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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.
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...
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...
Bushwhacking Across the Creek from Owl Bluff Video
Bushwhacking Across the Creek from Owl Bluff VideoIn this video, we travel to an area across Lusk Creek from the bottom of the Owl Bluff to bushwhack. We do this to find an old trail, squeeze rocks, bluffage, and more.What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can...
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.
Bushwhacking Across the Creek from Owl Bluff Video
Bushwhacking Across the Creek from Owl Bluff VideoIn this video, we travel to an area across Lusk Creek from the bottom of the Owl Bluff to bushwhack. We do this to find an old trail, squeeze rocks, bluffage, and more.What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can...
Cedar Pond Mushroom Cabin Video
Cedar Pond Mushroom Cabin VideoIn this video, we are staying at Cedar Pond Mushroom Cabin located near Stonefort, Illinois. This is a fun Airbnb that offers a true nature experience.What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can expect to see on the Cedar Pond...
Snake Road 2025 Fall Migration Video
Snake Road 2025 Fall Migration VideoThis video contains several trips to LaRue Pine Hills Snake Road during the 2025 fall migration season. Each year, in the spring and in the fall, we visit this road to watch the migration of snakes and other wildlife.What You’ll See...
Trail Guides in Other States
These Hiking with Shawn Trail Guides feature hiking trails in other states like Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Grays Arch Trail Guide
Grays Arch Trail GuideHave you hiked on the Grays Arch Trail at Red River Gorge in Eastern Kentucky yet? Grays Arch Trail is quite an amazing hike and might be our favorite trail so far when we visited Red River Gorge back in the summer. Not only do you get to see an...
Sam A Baker Fire Tower and Mudslick Trail Video
Sam A Baker Fire Tower and Mudslick Trail VideoIn this video, we visit Missouri’s Sam A Baker State Park. We hike the Fire Tower Trail, then take the Mudslick Trail to complete the loop.What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can expect to see in this video: An...
Nada Tunnel Guide
Nada Tunnel GuideHave you ever driven through the Nada Tunnel in Red River Gorge, Kentucky? This tunnel is more than just an old tunnel in the roadway. It’s the Gateway to Red River Gorge and all the great trails that you’ll be so anxious to start hiking on. It’s...
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