by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 30, 2025 | Hiking Tips
What You Need to Know Before You Hike the Shawnee National Forest There are some things you need to know before you hike the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. The Shawnee National Forest is like any other National Forest in the United States of America....
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 18, 2024 | Hiking Tips
21 Common Hiking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Common hiking mistakes can turn an enjoyable outdoor adventure into a stressful or even dangerous experience. Picture yourself lost on a trail, dehydrated, or battling blisters because of poor preparation—these scenarios...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 3, 2024 | Hiking Tips
55 Cold Weather Hiking Tips to Keep Your Hiking All Winter Long Are you intimidated by the thought of cold weather hiking? You shouldn’t be. It’s not as scary as it might seem. In fact, it’s one of the best times to go hiking. There are no ticks and mosquitoes. The...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 8, 2023 | Hiking Tips
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest There are many things I wish I had known before hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. These are things I now know and practice regularly. But if I had known about them before, I probably would...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 11, 2023 | Hiking Tips
10 Fall Hiking Tips for 2023 Would you like some fall hiking tips to start out within 2023? Make this fall’s hiking season a good one with some hiking tips aimed to help you better enjoy your outdoor experience. Fall Hiking Tips for 2034 Here are 10 Fall Hiking Tips...
