by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 11, 2025 | Kentucky Hiking, Trail Guides
Wickliffe Mounds Visitor Guide Have you ever heard of the Wickliffe Mounds State Historical Site in Wickliffe, Kentucky? This is a beautiful Kentucky State Historical Site to add to your bucket list. Not only will you get to see ancient Native American mounds,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 10, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Little Grand Canyon Video Guide We recently took a trip to Little Grand Canyon and hiked the 3.5-mile loop trail, which features amazing scenic overlooks, tall bluffs, and waterfalls. When we went, it was dry, so there were no waterfalls. However, it’s also safer when...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 7, 2025 | Kentucky Hiking, Trail Guides
Camping at LBL in Hot Weather Video Guide This past summer, my wife and I camped at Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky and enjoyed cooling off in some nearby creeks. We’ll definitely go camping there again (we have many times), but the golf carts should be restricted...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 4, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Red Hills State Park Guide Red Hills State Park in Southern Illinois is a fun park that offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, picnicking, lake activities, and dining. This might be a state park that many in the southernmost counties have heard of. However,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 3, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Red Cedar Backpacking Trip Video Guide This summer, we backpacked the Red Cedar Trail at Giant City State Park in Southern Illinois. We took a two-day, one-night backpacking trip and also completed the Red Cedar Challenge during our stay. What You’ll See Along the Red...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 31, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Indian Point Trail Video Guide Indian Point Trail is located within the Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest near Herod, Illinois. This lollipop loop hiker-only trail will give you some of the most amazing views of the wilderness and the...
