10 Simple Hiking Hacks to Take Advantage of Today I’ve got 10 simple hiking hacks to help you have a better hiking experience. These hacks are so simple that you’ll be able to do every one of them. Hiking hacks really make enjoying nature and the outdoors a lot...
Battery Rock Photo Blog Enjoy this Battery Rock photo blog. Battery Rock is located on the Ohio River in southern Illinois. It’s part of the Shawnee National Forest. It was the former Ohio River terminus of the River to River Trail. Due to its remoteness and long road...
Hiking Tip of the Day: Use Permethrin You should use permethrin to help prevent tick bites. Permethrin is a strong chemical insecticide used to reduce exposure to ticks and mosquitoes in humans and dogs. You should not use permethrin on your skin. It can cause issues...
How to Hike Without Getting Tired Do you want to hike without getting tired? We all want that. If you get tired after a hike, you might not want to hike anymore. That’s because hiking shouldn’t make you tired. It should make you sleep well later on that night. But it...
Best Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois Are you looking for hiking trails in southern Illinois? Well, you’re in luck. Between the Shawnee National Forest, multiple state parks and preserves, and the nearly 160 miles of River to River Trail, there are more hiking...
Backpacking Repair Kit Checklist It’s good to have a backpacking repair kit with you when overnight hiking. You never know what can go wrong. When stuff goes wrong, having a great backpacking repair kit will make a difference. Some things will go wrong and ruin the...
