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  1. Shawn

    Food leftovers and Leave No Trace

    Some people say apple cores, banana pills, and stuff like that should be carried out when hiking. How do you feel about this Leave No Trace idea? For it or against it? Feel free to elaborate.
  2. Shawn

    Show us a bridge on the trail!

    Not a natural bridge :) But a man-made bridge :D (Attached: Tunnel Hill State Trail, NORTH)
  3. Shawn

    What state high points have you hiked and their elevation?

    That's nice. If I had the time, I'd love to bike to every high point!
  4. Shawn

    Share your Rainbows!

    Great picture post idea!! Rainbow while cycling at Crab Orchard NWR Rainbow nearby where I live at in rural Massac County, Illinois.
  5. Shawn

    Fire-starting kit

    Candles are a great idea. If you have to put up a quick tarp to keep the rain off you, a candle might save your hands for warming up!
  6. Shawn

    What state high points have you hiked and their elevation?

    Nice. Very cool. Private or public land?
  7. Shawn

    Do you like elevation gain?

    Usually, if you want to see the good stuff, you're going to have to go on hillier trails - that's for sure!
  8. Shawn

    Share your Reflections!

    Amazing man!
  9. Shawn

    Fire-starting kit

    That's a great kit! You have everything you need to start a fire with that. :) Cottonballs with candle wax on them can also help.
  10. Shawn

    Day Hiking Palo Duro Canyon SP, Texas

    I could see where they would easily mistake him as a mountain lion!
  11. Shawn

    Day Hiking Loess Hills region along the east bank of Missouri River, St Joe Missouri north to Minnesota border

    Beautiful area!
  12. Shawn

    Do you like elevation gain?

    I find it safer to go up than down for the most part.
  13. Shawn

    Halloween Photos!

    Share any recent or past spooky photos you took! We did this at Tunnel Hill State Trail this year. My wife was (is LOL) the clown.
  14. Shawn

    Show me your recent fall colors!

    Cedar Bluff, Lick Creek, Illinois (last weekend)
  15. Shawn

    Share your Reflections!

    Lake Glendale, Pounds Hollow Lake, and Max Creek Vortex (all Shawnee National Forest)
  16. Shawn

    Winter Hiking Scenes

    Bork Falls which is in Goreville, Illinois and a remote section of Ferne Clyffe State Park
  17. Shawn

    Snakes

    Snakes a pretty chill. I think movies and TV make them out to be way worse than they actually are. Now, I've had rattlers get defensive and rattle at me, but I've never seen one strike.
  18. Shawn

    Fire-starting kit

    I have waterproof matches. You can dip them in water and snow and they'll still strike up and light. They almost look like mini incense! I also carry a feral rod with me. I can use my pocketknife to create sparks. I always have a stick of fatwood with me too for dry kindling if I need it.
  19. Shawn

    Day Hiking Palo Duro Canyon SP, Texas

    Great pics!! I have to admit though, it looks like prime territory for a mountain lion to be in LOL
  20. Shawn

    Last Trail / First Trail

    That sounds like a fun trip for sure! WE can definitely get together for a hike at some point. I don't plan on quitting anytime soon :D
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