by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 9, 2025 | Missouri Hiking, Trail Guides
Pickle Springs Natural Area Trail Guide Pickle Springs Natural Area is a short but very scenic trail with a lot to see, located near Farmington, Missouri. This is a loop trail consisting of around 2 miles. The trail is moderately difficult with some rolling hills,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 4, 2025 | Missouri Hiking, Trail Guides
White Oaks Trail Guide White Oaks Trail, located at Hawn State Park near New Offenburg in Missouri, is a great trail where you should go hiking. This is a lollipop loop trail that is moderately difficult with some creek crossings and rolling hills. The trail is 4.2...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 11, 2025 | Kentucky Hiking, Trail Guides
Wickliffe Mounds Visitor Guide Have you ever heard of the Wickliffe Mounds State Historical Site in Wickliffe, Kentucky? This is a beautiful Kentucky State Historical Site to add to your bucket list. Not only will you get to see ancient Native American mounds,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 4, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Red Hills State Park Guide Red Hills State Park in Southern Illinois is a fun park that offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, picnicking, lake activities, and dining. This might be a state park that many in the southernmost counties have heard of. However,...
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...