by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 19, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Cool Hiking Spots in Southern Illinois to Enjoy this Summer It’s a scorcher out there, and cool hiking spots in Southern Illinois are what you need to enjoy the outdoors this summer. Lucky for you, I’ve spent years finding the best places to beat the heat and still...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 5, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Places Where to Swim in Southern Illinois Are you trying to find out where to swim in Southern Illinois? It’s after Memorial Day, so all the swimming opportunities are now open. But where to go? That’s the question. There are beaches. There are pools. There are...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 24, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 of the Best Sweet Shops in Southern Illinois You Must Visit You got to try these amazing, sweet shops in Southern Illinois! Whether you’re a local or someone visiting to enjoy the Shawnee National Forest and our state parks, these mom-and-pop sweet shops are to die...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 17, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Delicious Restaurants Near the Shawnee National Forest I’m always looking for restaurants near the Shawnee National Forest. I want something unique, different from the rest, and tasty! I don’t want the same ole fast food burger that’s 90% greasy and a heart attack...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 3, 2024 | Hiking Tips
7 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Southern Illinois Are you looking for kid-friendly hikes in Southern Illinois? State parks are scattered throughout the Southern Illinois region. The Shawnee National Forest is vast, covering nearly 300,000 acres. Signage has never been the...
