Hiking with Kids: Family-Friendly Trails in Southern Illinois State Parks Hiking with kids in southern Illinois state parks is great for making memories. Whether you’re a parent looking for fun outdoor activities, a teacher looking for a hiking field trip, or...
Ultimate Bikepacking Gear List: Bikepacking Essentials for Any Trip Knowing what bikepacking gear list items you should take on your overnight biking adventure is important. There are many bikepacking essentials that riders typically forget to take, only to regret...
How to Hike in Extreme Heat and Humidity Would you hike in extreme heat and humidity? Many of you are probably answering with a no. That’s understandable. There are many other things to do around the house on hotter days for many folks. But some of you may need to...
29 Great Hiking Trails in the Shawnee National Forest Are you looking for great hiking trails in the Shawnee National Forest this season? Lucky for you, there are over 400 miles of hiking trails in southern Illinois in and around the Shawnee National Forest. Whether...
Day Hiking Gear Checklist A day hiking gear checklist will help you ensure that you bring the right gear with you on your daytime hiking trips. It’s important to pack the right stuff. When you don’t pack the right gear, and when you need it the most, it...
101-Mile Bike Ride I just recently completed a 101-mile bike ride. I started at Cave-in-Rock Ferry in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois. I was supposed to finish the ride at Saint Nicolas Brewing Company’s Landmark in Chester, Illinois. I couldn’t finish the ride in Chester, and...
