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...
21 Common Hiking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Common hiking mistakes can turn an enjoyable outdoor adventure into a stressful or even dangerous experience. Picture yourself lost on a trail, dehydrated, or battling blisters because of poor preparation—these scenarios...
5 Hiking Mistakes You Shouldn’t Be Making Hiking mistakes happen. Like any mistake, there are mistakes in everything. But we should try our best to avoid mistakes whenever possible. The same goes for the mistakes we make during our hiking adventures. It’s easy to make...
