What to See on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail? Have you been on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail? It’s an amazing adventure! Whether you’re interested in wine, dining, entertainment, or even an adventure – the Southern Illinois Wine Trail has something...
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...
SECOND ANNUAL SHAWNEE POLAR PLUNGE Register for the Shawnee Polar Plunge, lunch and workshop at go.illinois.edu/2ndAnnualPolarPlungeHike, lunch/workshop, dinner hosted by Rim Rock’s Dogwood Cabins. Donations for the Plunge can be made...
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...
