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Check out the latest blog posts from Hiking with Shawn. Be sure to head over to my main blog for access to all my posts.
AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo Review
AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo ReviewHave you tried the AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo yet? My wife and I took this freeze-dried food option with us on a recent backpacking trip and tried it out. To make my review blogs more...
How to Plan a Last Minute Hike without Overthinking it
How to Plan a Last Minute Hike without Overthinking itIf the urge to hike hits fast and you’re too busy trying to plan a last minute hike, you might overthink it enough to actually ruin the hike. Overthinking your hiking plans will definitely kill spontaneous hikes....
John James Audubon State Park Guide
John James Audubon State Park GuideHave you been to the John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky? It’s a great state park. My wife and I visited recently and really enjoyed our visit. In this guide, I’ll give you a full review of the state park and what to...
Latest Local Hiking Trail Guides
Check out the hiking, cycling, and kayaking Trail Guides by Hiking with Shawn. Visit my Main Trail Guides page to see all the guides.
Auxier Ridge to Courthouse Rock Trail Guide
Auxier Ridge to Courthouse Rock Trail GuideHave you ever hiked the Auxier Ridge to Courthouse Rock Trail at Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Eastern Kentucky? In this guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know about hiking this trail, from...
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...
Latest Gear Reviews by Hiking with Shawn
Check out the latest hiking, cycling, and kayaking gear reviews by Hiking with Shawn. Visit my Main Gear Reviews page to see all my reviews.
Alps Mountaineering Alliance Trekking Poles Review
Alps Mountaineering Alliance Trekking Poles ReviewI’ve been using the Alps Mountaineering Alliance Trekking Poles as my first experience with trekking poles, so I wanted to give my honest opinion of these trekking poles. In this review, I’ll share my likes, dislikes,...
Osprey Talon 6 Waist Pack Review
Osprey Talon 6 Waist Pack ReviewThe Osprey Talon 6 Waist Pack is a great option for day hikers who don’t want to carry a load on their backs. The Talon 6 Waist Pack by Osprey Packs is definitely one of a kind for hiking day packs. Instead of putting a load on your...
REI Swiftland 9 Running Short Tights Review
REI Swiftland 9 Running Short Tights ReviewThis is my review of the REI Swiftland 9 Running Short Tights for hiking and trail running. These short tights are designed for hiking and trail running. This review is for the men’s version of these shorts. There was a...
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