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Check out the latest Hiking with Shawn Trail Guides to find your next hike in the Shawnee National Forest or beyond Southern Illinois.
Hurricane Bluff Video Guide
Hurricane Bluff Video GuideIn this video, we join some friends for a hike around Hurricane Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest. This trail has a lot to see and is located near High Knob in Southern Illinois.What You’ll See At Hurricane Bluff This is what you can...
Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff Video
Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff VideoIn this video, we make the rugged hike to Horseshoe Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest to see fall colors. It was a great idea because we got to see beautiful fall colors, awesome bluffage, and other scenic views.What You’ll See...
Natural Bridge State Resort Park Guide
Natural Bridge State Resort Park GuideHave you ever been to the Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Eastern Kentucky? This Kentucky State Park in Slade, Kentucky, is one of the most amazing states parks I’ve been to. There is something to do for everyone, no matter...
New Trail at Garden of the Gods Video
New Trail at Garden of the Gods VideoIn this video, we find a new trail within Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest. We had to go off trail to eventually find this new trail, but it was worth it because we saw a lot of cool stuff.What You’ll...
Cedar Bluff Fall Colors Video
Cedar Bluff Fall Colors VideoThis time we visit Cedar Bluff in Lick Creek, Illinois. It gives you beautiful views of the Shawnee National Forest, Draper’s Bluff, and Southern Illinois.What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can expect to see in this video....
Bluffage Hunting at Wolfden Hollow Video
Bluffage Hunting at Wolfden Hollow VideoIn this video, we return to Wolfden Hollow in the Shawnee National Forest at Cedar Lake to look for bluffage. It rains on us the entire time and it’s cold, but we still find a lot of cool sights to share.What You’ll See in this...
Shawnee National Forest and Illinois State Park
These Hiking with Shawn Trail Guides are exclusive to the Shawnee National Forest and state parks in Southern Illinois.
Hurricane Bluff Video Guide
Hurricane Bluff Video GuideIn this video, we join some friends for a hike around Hurricane Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest. This trail has a lot to see and is located near High Knob in Southern Illinois.What You’ll See At Hurricane Bluff This is what you can...
Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff Video
Fall Colors at Horseshoe Bluff VideoIn this video, we make the rugged hike to Horseshoe Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest to see fall colors. It was a great idea because we got to see beautiful fall colors, awesome bluffage, and other scenic views.What You’ll See...
New Trail at Garden of the Gods Video
New Trail at Garden of the Gods VideoIn this video, we find a new trail within Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest. We had to go off trail to eventually find this new trail, but it was worth it because we saw a lot of cool stuff.What You’ll...
Trail Guides in Other States
These Hiking with Shawn Trail Guides feature hiking trails in other states like Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park Guide
Natural Bridge State Resort Park GuideHave you ever been to the Natural Bridge State Resort Park in Eastern Kentucky? This Kentucky State Park in Slade, Kentucky, is one of the most amazing states parks I’ve been to. There is something to do for everyone, no matter...
Hidden Arch and Silvermine Arch Trail Guide
Hidden Arch and Silvermine Arch Trail GuideHidden Arch and Silvermine Arch Trail are located at Red River Gorge in Eastern Kentucky. The Hidden Arch Trail is a 2-mile loop with around 250 feet of elevation gain. The Silvermine Arch Trail is about 3 miles out-and-back...
Pickle Springs Natural Area Trail Guide
Pickle Springs Natural Area Trail GuidePickle Springs Natural Area is a short but very scenic trail with a lot to see, located near Farmington, Missouri. This is a loop trail consisting of around 2 miles. The trail is moderately difficult with some rolling hills,...
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