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  1. Shawn

    Unique Gear Items

    What sort of unique gear items do you carry that most other hikers and backpackers might not carry? Is any of it home made items?
  2. Shawn

    Day Hiking Dutchman Lake (Shawnee National Forest)

    Dutchman Lake is located north of Vienna, Illinois in the Shawnee National Forest. Google Maps...
  3. Shawn

    When does ultralight become a dangerous act?

    Ultralight hiking and backpacking. It's when you try to shave as much weight as possible. You'll often sacrifice gear for the sake of your pack weighing less. Some Ultras will skip comfort items like camp chairs, pillows, and even tents. I've heard of some ultra thru-hikers that just bring a...
  4. Shawn

    Marathons

    Man... I've ridden 100 miles on a bike, and it was very tough. I couldn't imagine running 100 miles!!
  5. Shawn

    MAKING AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN BY IMPROVING OUR NATIONAL PARKS

    What is everyone's thoughts on this bill? https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/making-america-beautiful-again-by-improving-our-national-parks/ and
  6. Shawn

    Thru-Hike/Section Hike by Trail Running

    Do any of you get into thru-hiking or section hiking through trail running? Why would you rather trail run through these trails rather than hike them and see everything?
  7. Shawn

    Old Tree Photos

    Post a photo of an old tree you've found while hiking. Pictured: Tree at Mantle Rock that was a sampling (supposedly) when the Trail of Tears migration was occurring.
  8. Shawn

    Best Ultralight Packs

    In your experience, what are the best packs for ultralight hiking and backpacking? Why do you think these are the best? What makes a good ultralight hiking pack?
  9. Shawn

    Day Hiking Mantle Rock (Kentucky)

    Mantle Rock is a Nature Conservancy site in Kentucky. It's a moderate 4-mile hike if you also add it going on top of the natural bridge. The natural bridge is the largest one east of the Mississippi River. This is a Trail of Tears site with lots of historical signage. There is a lot to see...
  10. Shawn

    First backpacking trail

    What trail was your first for backpacking? I mean the trail you first did an overnight hike on. Do you think it was a good beginner's trail for backpacking? Why or why not? Have you backpacked on that trail ever since?
  11. Shawn

    Most recent waterfall photos!

    I wish Shawnee would let you get a key and permit.
  12. Shawn

    New Moderator

    Please welcome @krJoest to the staff team as our newest moderator. :)
  13. Shawn

    Ran 6 miles yesterday

    I'm training for a half marathon trail run in August. I've been running 5K trail runs but wanted to up it yesterday, so I ran 6 miles. About 4.8 miles in, I started getting dizzy and feeling like throwing up. It was hot and I probably didn't hydrate enough before I started running. I shot...
  14. Shawn

    Injuries

    I don't run all the time. I "fast hike" more than I run.
  15. Shawn

    Most recent waterfall photos!

    Did you get to go into the cave?
  16. Shawn

    New Here

    I do recommend blogging :) I have an entire blog about blogging, too. https://seriousbloggers.com/ And you'd love the Shawnee National Forest! We have so much to do here!
  17. Shawn

    New Here

    Welcome to the community! Very glad to have you here! :) Where are you from? I, too, work behind a computer and hundreds of camera screens (Surveillance Technician), so the outdoors is my escape!
  18. Shawn

    Getting close to 100 members! Yeeehaw! :)

    Getting close to 100 members! Yeeehaw! :)
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  19. Shawn

    E-Bike Riders

    Do any of you ride e-bikes at all?
  20. Shawn

    Injuries

    Have you ever sustained any sort of injuries while trail running? Do you do anything in particular to help prevent injuries from trail running?
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