About Around the Shawnee

Around the Shawnee is a service of Hiking with Shawn that publishes podcast episodes, blog articles, and local events in and around the Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois.

The purpose of Around the Shawnee is to promote businesses, organizations, and events in the area for tourism by locals and visitors, alike.

Most of the services provided by Around the Shawnee are free to anyone who wants to use them.

We make money through premium event services, advertising, and sponsorship. While earning money to help pay for this service is a goal, the main goal of Around the Shawnee is to promote businesses, organizations, and events in and around the Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois.

About Hiking with Shawn

Hiking with Shawn is the creator of Around the Shawnee.

Hiking with Shawn is an online brand that promotes hiking and other outdoor recreation in the Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois state parks.