Beginner Hiking Gear for Hiking the Shawnee National Forest Beginner hiking gear is an important topic if you are just getting into hiking. The Shawnee National Forest isn’t a huge National Forest that requires mass amounts of gear like that of the Pacific Crest Trail...
The COVID 19 Guide for Southern Illinois Hikers & Outdoor Enthusiasts I wanted to create this guide aimed at the hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of southern Illinois during the era of COVID-19 also known as the Novel Coronavirus. Currently in Illinois, a ‘Stay at...
Hiking Southern Illinois during the COVID-19 Pandemic The phrase ‘COVID-19’ and ‘Pandemic’ are now commonly used phrases that we are hearing every day in most discussions. This deadly disease is now changing the way the entire world does things. The changes will...
5 Must See Natural Cave Shelters in the Shawnee National Forest There are many Natural Cave Shelters in the Shawnee National Forest that I have visited throughout the years. I always find natural cave shelters to be very interesting to find. Natural cave shelters make...
New Year’s Day Hike at Lusk Creek Wilderness with Old Goat in the Woods My New Year’s Day Hike for this year was spent in the Lusk Creek Wilderness Area of the Shawnee National Forest with Michelle, friends and fellow YouTuber, Old Goat in the Woods and his wife. I...
Biking Tunnel Hill State Trail for Absolute Beginners Biking Tunnel Hill State Trail shouldn’t have to feel like it is specifically reserved for experienced and proficient athletes. When I first started biking Tunnel Hill State Trail, I hadn’t ridden a bicycle in more...
