

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 101 Series Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn about hiking in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. This program will talk about safety tips, beginner hiking tips, popular trails to visit, and some off the beaten path trails to check out for less crowded options. You'll know everything there is to know about hiking the Shawnee National Forest after this presentation.

Shawn Gossman is the founder of Hiking with Shawn, an outdoor recreation media brand focusing mainly on hiking in the Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois state parks. Shawn was born and raised in Southern Illinois and resides near Metropolis. Shawn is an avid hiker, cyclist, kayaker, and shares his outdoor adventure experiences with his wife, Michelle.

All programs are free &amp; open to the public
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- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Paducah
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 555 Washington St, Paducah, KY, United States, Kentucky 42003
- **lat**: 37.08399
- **long**: -88.59879
- **full address**: 555 Washington St, Paducah, KY, United States, Kentucky 42003

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: McCracken County Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/mccracken-county-public-library/3395152)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 02 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 555 Washington St, Paducah, KY, United States, Kentucky 42003
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** McCracken County Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 101 Series Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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