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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.
Janji Trail Half Tights Review for Hiking and Trail Running
Janji Trail Half Tights Review for Hiking and Trail RunningI’ve been wearing the Janji Trail Half Tights for hiking and trail running for a little over a year now. The Janji shorts are growing in popularity as a main choice for trail runners and hikers who prefer the...
How to Choose the Right Hiking Trail When You Only Have 1-2 Hours
How to Choose the Right Hiking Trail When You Only Have 1-2 HoursYou can choose the right hiking trail if you only have a few hours of hiking to spare through proper planning. Not every hike needs to be an all-day adventure. You might have a busy schedule with work,...
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site Guide
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site GuideHave you ever been to the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Missouri before? This quiet and scenic historical site can be found right off Highway 34 near Burfordville, Missouri. It features a museum, an old mill site, a...
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.
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...
Koomer Ridge Campground Guide
Koomer Ridge Campground GuideHave you ever stayed at Koomer Ridge Campground in the Red River Gorge of Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky? My wife and I stayed at Koomer Ridge for an extended weekend during our one-year wedding anniversary and explored...
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...
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.
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...
Baleaf Winter Running Thermal Tights Review
Baleaf Winter Running Thermal Tights ReviewBaleaf Winter Running Thermal Tights are one of your choices for budget-friendly active apparel. Winter tights make an important difference for men and women who recreate outdoors. They’re designed to keep you warm whether...
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,...
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