by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 16, 2026 | Hiking Tips
How to Choose the Right Hiking Trail When You Only Have 1-2 Hours You 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,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 13, 2025 | Hiking Tips
How to Read Winter Animal Tracks on Your Hike Have you ever wanted to learn how to read winter animal tracks on your hike? Winter gives you the perfect opportunity to discover a story being created in the snow. The story is by all the critters in the area living in...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 13, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Shawnee Forest Loop Hiking Trails to do in 2026 Are you looking for Shawnee Forest Loop Hiking Trails to hike this upcoming hiking season? Start the new year off right by choosing some of the best loop hiking trails the Shawnee National Forest has to offer. These...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 12, 2025 | Hiking Tips
How Hard is it to Hike Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest? Is it hard to hike Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest? The short answer is YES and NO. The long answer is the information below, which I have collected in an effort to show any...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 1, 2024 | Hiking Tips
9 Scenic Creek Hikes in Southern Illinois to Enjoy this Summer There are many great scenic creek hikes in Southern Illinois to enjoy. These kinds of hikes are great in the summer, too. You can take your shoes off and cool down a little. Sometimes, you can find a spot...
