by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 14, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
One Horse Gap Video Guide In this video, we visit the One Horse Gap area of the Shawnee National Forest. We explore One Horse Gap, Rocky Top overlook, and the Story Cemetery, where a Cherokee woman is buried. What You’ll See at One Horse Gap There is a lot to see when...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 12, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Camp Cadiz Road Video Guide We recently hiked a section of the Camp Cadiz Road near Camp Cadiz. We also hiked along an older historical section of the River to River Trail. We got to see quite a bit on this hike and also face quite a few challenges. What You’ll See...
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,...