Top 10 Causes of Death While Hiking and How To Avoid Them There are many causes of death while hiking that you can take practical steps to avoid. For the most part, hiking is generally safe for everyone. But like with any activity, there are dangers present. Some...
Waterfall Safety Tips for Hikers and Backpackers Instead of just throwing out a couple of waterfall safety tips, I wanted to create this guide for you to consume. Where I come from, the Shawnee National Forest, we’ve had our fair share of severe injuries and even...
How to Survive after getting Lost in the Woods Getting lost in the woods might be one of the greatest fears of many hikers. It is a reasonable fear because many hikers yearly get lost in the woods. Some hikers don’t make it as they die from the elements, falling, or...
27 Safe Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois during Hunting Season Shotgun hunting season starts this weekend, and you might wonder if there are safe hiking trails! Just because it’s hunting season doesn’t mean you have to give up a weekend of hiking. Hiking is...
15 Shawnee National Forest Safety Tips for Summer Hiking in 2022 Below are some Shawnee National Forest safety tips that could save your life. Safety in the Shawnee National Forest is critical, especially during summer when more hazards are present. The Shawnee is a...
Visiting the Shawnee National Forest: Know Before You Go It is no joke that visiting the Shawnee National Forest has become a popular activity over this and last year. The COVID-19 Pandemic has really encouraged people across the country to start recreating in the...
