by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 26, 2025 | Hiking Tips
Different Types of Trails and Trail Difficulty Explained Want to know all about different types of trails and what all the difficulty ratings mean exactly? Sometimes, a trail that looks easy might be listed as moderately difficult. That could either make you think...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 13, 2024 | Hiking Tips
30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting Season Are you looking for places to hike in Southern Illinois during hunting season? Firearm hunting season in Southern Illinois starts soon. During that time, avoid anywhere there might be hunters. It’s...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 29, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Southern Illinois Summer Hikes to Enjoy in 2024 Are you looking for some good Southern Illinois summer hikes this year? Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to quit hiking. There are still plenty of great spots to go that aren’t overgrown or full of...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 28, 2023 | Hiking Tips
29 Great Hiking Trails in the Shawnee National Forest Are you looking for great hiking trails in the Shawnee National Forest this season? Lucky for you, there are over 400 miles of hiking trails in southern Illinois in and around the Shawnee National Forest. Whether...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 2, 2023 | Hiking Tips
What are the Best Hiking Trails Nearby in Southern Illinois? Are you looking for the best hiking trails nearby where you live? This is a list of some of the best hiking trails in the area of five different communities spread across the southern Illinois region....
