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  1. Shawn

    Do you tell someone where you're hiking?

    One of the biggest safety tips around is telling someone where you plan to hike before you go. This way if you don't return, that person can tell authorities where you might be at. But do people actually practice this safety advice? Do you practice it? How about every time you hike?
  2. Shawn

    Janji Apparel

    I purchased a pair of half tights (shorts) and tights made for hiking and trail running from Janji. The half tights (shorts) are at: https://janji.com/products/ms-8-trail-half-tight The tights are at: https://janji.com/pages/ms-trail-tight These are good to wear alone or under clothing...
  3. Shawn

    How many states have you hiked in?

    How many US states have you hiked in? What states were they? I've hiked in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. So, 5 for me. How about you all?
  4. Shawn

    How many wilderness areas have you been to?

    How many wilderness areas have you been to? Designated wilderness areas, that is. I've been to all the ones in the Shawnee and Devil's Backbone Wilderness in Missouri.
  5. Shawn

    Have you hiked any rail trails?

    That's on my cycling bucket list!
  6. Shawn

    Have you hiked any rail trails?

    Nice. Congrats man!
  7. Shawn

    Best Hikes for Beginners: What Trails Do You Recommend?

    I always tell people to start out on the popular trails at state parks. Usually, those trails are easy, and there are enough people around to help if they need it.
  8. Shawn

    Tips for Safe and Enjoyable After-Dark Adventures

    You can see more in the day, of course. However, there is something really peaceful about hiking at night that I, well me and my wife just love! We chased waterfalls at Dutchman Lake at night. It was a lot of fun!
  9. Shawn

    Tips for Safe and Enjoyable After-Dark Adventures

    Anyone hike at night? What tips do you have for people to safely and enjoyably hike at night?
  10. Shawn

    Best Hikes for Beginners: What Trails Do You Recommend?

    What trails have you hiked (anywhere) that you'd suggest for beginners?
  11. Shawn

    Gear Repair Kit

    Nice kit!
  12. Shawn

    Have you hiked any rail trails?

    Did you do the 100 or 50? How did you do?
  13. Shawn

    Food leftovers and Leave No Trace

    I think that's fair versus leaving it on the ground or tossing it.
  14. Shawn

    Hello

    Welcome @AnnB - very glad to have you here :)
  15. Shawn

    River to River Trail

    The US Forest Service is mainly in charge of it. There is no budget, sadly. The agency gets less and less. Your tax money gets allocated to other things. This is a federal agency, not a state one. They actually rely on volunteer work and money raised by organizations such as Friends of the...
  16. Shawn

    River to River Trail

    It's not as bad as it used to be, but it isn't blazed (marked) very well. Folks especially get confused around trail junctions. However, I highly recommend you use Avenza on your phone to hike this trail. Avenza is free and works on GPS, so you don't need phone signal. https://www.avenza.com/...
  17. Shawn

    Section Hiking Tunnel Hill State Trail

    Tunnel Hill State Trail is a 50+ mile rail trail in Southern Illinois. While it's mainly used by cyclists, hikers and runners also used it too. Some of it goes through the Shawnee National Forest but most of it has private property on each side making it difficult to through hike unless you put...
  18. Shawn

    Have you hiked any rail trails?

    Have you gone and hiked any rail trails? These are former railways converted into biking and hiking trails. If you have, what rail trails have you hiked? Which ones were your favorite?
  19. Shawn

    Gear Repair Kit

    Do you carry a gear repair kit with you when you hike or backpack? What's included in your gear repair kit?
  20. Shawn

    Ever been rescued or almost?

    Have any of you ever had to be rescued while hiking? Or have you almost had to be rescued while hiking? Tell us about it!
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