by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 28, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Kincaid Mounds Visitor Guide Have you ever been to Kincaid Mounds in Southern Illinois? I’m not talking about Cahokia Mounds, which features multiple mounds you can walk on and a visitor center. I’m talking about the smaller mound site located in rural Southern...
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 | May 21, 2021 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Heron Pond Heron Pond Preserve is a special gem of the southern Illinois region. Located in rural Johnson County, Heron Pond provides a look into what the area once looked like before pioneer settlers came in and drained the...
