Day Hike Packing List for the Shawnee National Forest (Beginner-Friendly Guide) Are you looking for a day hike packing list that’s beginner-friendly and specific to the Shawnee National Forest? Most hiking gear pack lists are typically overkill. Southern Illinois is...
10 Mistakes Beginner Hikers Make in Southern Illinois There are a few mistakes beginner hikers make when they’re hiking in Southern Illinois. Southern Illinois hiking trails look pretty easy. Until they’re not. There are bluffs, ridgelines, rolling hills, humid...
How to Hike Comfortably When You Sweat a Lot Having the goal to hike comfortably when you sweat a lot is pretty understandable. I’m 6’5” tall, and I weigh 250 pounds. Needless to say, I sweat a lot when I hike. I have a lot of experience in being uncomfortable due to...
10 Things Hikers Often Forget to Pack There are many things hikers often forget to pack, just because it’s easy to forget them. Trust me, I’ve been there many times. The forgotten items are usually obvious things like water bottles and boots, too. In this article, I’m...
How to Break In Hiking Boots or Shoes Without Ruining a Trip It’s critical to break in hiking boots or shoes before taking them out on a big hiking trip. New hiking boots or shoes feel great when you try them on in the store, but they can be terrible once you’re...
10 Pieces of Hiking Gear You’ll Appreciate After Mile 5 I have a list of hiking gear you’ll appreciate after mile 5, when you finally notice you’ve been hiking for a while. The first couple of miles on a hike are pretty easy for the most part. However, after mile 5,...
