Hiking With Shawn

12/12/2025

Hiking Tip of the Day:
Bring ChapStick. The leaves are off the trees. The wind can get to you a lot easier. Chapped lips are common this time of the year. Be prepared for that.

12/11/2025

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This will be a cool program!

12/11/2025

The Wild and Scenic Lusk Creek

12/11/2025

Stayed at the Nookandkey1893 in Anna, Illinois the other night. Great for families, friends, work parties, and stuff like that. It’s the most unique place I’ve ever stayed in. It felt like I was in 1893 but with some modern comforts of course!

12/11/2025

New video in comments. My 2025 Snake Road Migration video is out! I hope you enjoy it :)

12/11/2025

What hiking backpack are you carrying? How often do you get a new one?

12/11/2025

This is awesome!

12/11/2025

Hiking Tip of the Day:
Oranges are a great form of energy for your hike. They're also easy to eat and pack on the trail. Just make sure you take the peels with you. Pack it in, pack it out.

12/10/2025

Just enjoying some bluffage

12/10/2025

Still trail running. Got to keep training for the 50K next year. I hope to eventually do a 100 mile run!

12/10/2025

You wake up with a foot of snow on the ground, where you going hiking at in Southern Illinois?

12/10/2025

It’s going to be windy today!

Building a fire is a great way to stay warm in cooler fall temperatures, but make sure you put out your campfire properly to prevent unwanted wildfires:

1️⃣ Drown: Pour a large amount of water onto the entire fire area.

2️⃣ Stir: Use a shovel to stir the ashes and embers, ensuring that the water reaches all parts of the fire.

3️⃣️ Feel: Carefully hover the back of your hand over the fire pit.

Repeat if necessary. If the area is still hot, drown and stir again, then feel until the area is cool to the touch.