by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 26, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Giant City State Park Presentation I did a presentation at Giant City State Park today about Hiking. I covered the basics of gear, safety, and hiking hacks. I showed what was in my backpack. I showed some great places to go to that you might have heard of. I showed a...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 20, 2023 | Hiking Tips
6 Tips for Hiking in the Rain The spring in the Shawnee National Forest typically brings rain showers. It means that at some point, you’ll be hiking in the rain or skipping hiking on rainy days. I’m telling you not to skip those hike days because hiking in the rain...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 10, 2023 | Hiking Tips
How to Hike Without Getting Tired Do you want to hike without getting tired? We all want that. If you get tired after a hike, you might not want to hike anymore. That’s because hiking shouldn’t make you tired. It should make you sleep well later on that night. But it...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 9, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Best Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois Are you looking for hiking trails in southern Illinois? Well, you’re in luck. Between the Shawnee National Forest, multiple state parks and preserves, and the nearly 160 miles of River to River Trail, there are more hiking...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 25, 2022 | Hiking Tips
22 Benefits of Hiking for Health, Fitness, and Wellness There are a lot of benefits of hiking! Hiking can save your life. It saved my life! It made me healthier. I met my girlfriend because of it. I think that hiking will make me live longer. Hiking can do the same...
