by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 13, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Easy Summer Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois Are you looking for easy summer hiking trails in Southern Illinois? Many people decide not to hike in the summer because they imagine all the trails are in bad shape and covered in biting bugs. As a result, they miss...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 6, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Kinkaid Spillway Trail Guide If you haven’t hiked the Kinkaid Spillway Trail yet, you’re missing out. The Kinkaid Spillway Trail is a moderately rugged out-and-back hike of less than one mile located at the Kinkaid Lake Spillway near the City of Murphysboro, Illinois....
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 2, 2025 | Hiking Tips
5 Routes for Scenic Driving in the Shawnee National Forest There are many great opportunities for scenic driving in the Shawnee National Forest. Whether you’re in your family sedan or a 4×4 jeep, there are many different routes with many different features....
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 19, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Lower Cache River Area Guide The Lower Cache River area is a section of the Cache River State Natural Area that might not be as often visited as much as places like Heron Pond and Wildcat Bluff. It’s a wonderful area that truly offers multiple types of outdoor...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 2, 2024 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Happy Hollow Trail Guide The Happy Hollow Trail is located at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Johnson County, Illinois. This trail, which is one of the longest and most moderately rugged within the park, is a favorite among hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Its...
