Hiking With Shawn

Explore the Shawnee National Forest and Beyond!

Join me, Shawn (aka Hiking with Shawn), as I take you on daily adventures through the trails, waterfalls, caves, bluffage, campgrounds, bike paths, and waterways of Southern Illinois and beyond.

On this channel, you’ll find:

👉 Trail guides & hidden gems in the Shawnee National Forest and beyond
👉 Hiking, biking, camping, and kayaking adventures
👉 Tips for exploring Southern Illinois outdoors safely & responsibly
👉 Scenic nature videos with humor, storytelling, and local history
👉 Hiking and other outdoor adventure gear and equipment reviews

🌲 If you love hiking, outdoor adventure, and discovering hidden trails, this channel is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a new video!

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Hiking with Shawn
P.O. Box 148
Metropolis, Illinois 62960
United States


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What Southern Illinois hiking location would make the best setting for a horror movie?

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Would you rather hike alone at midnight or camp alone overnight?

1 day ago | [YT] | 2

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Have you ever experienced complete darkness in the woods with no artificial light?

2 days ago | [YT] | 2

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What’s the most unsettling thing you could discover on the hiking trail?

3 days ago | [YT] | 1

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Would you hike a trail called “Dead Man’s Hollow” without knowing anything about it?

4 days ago | [YT] | 3

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🥾 You have the entire day free tomorrow and perfect weather. Where are you going hiking?

5 days ago | [YT] | 1

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👥 Which do you prefer: hiking alone, with one other person, or with a group?

6 days ago | [YT] | 3

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🌲 What’s something you always carry in your hiking pack that other hikers might not?

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

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🚗 How far would you drive for a trail you’ve really been wanting to hike?

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

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🪨 What makes you stop for a photo more often: waterfalls, wildlife, wildflowers, or rock formations?

1 week ago | [YT] | 0