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  • Driftwoody
    Driftwoody replied to the thread We need a Professional Hiking League.
    Professional hikers exist, when paired with photography and guidebooks that sell. Possibly online podcasts, these days. But as some...
  • Driftwoody
    Driftwoody replied to the thread Hello from DuPage County, Illinois.
    The 3 mile loop starts on the high ground and passes the wooded summit of Taum Sauk Mountain, which is fairly level; you wouldn't know...
  • MartKnoch
    MartKnoch replied to the thread Hello!.
    Interestingly I found the forum via an AI recommendation actually and sure I'll try to win some buddies over
  • MartKnoch
    MartKnoch reacted to Shawn's post in the thread Hello from DuPage County, Illinois with Like Like.
    Pickle Springs Nature Preserve is amazing. So much to see on such a small trail!
  • MartKnoch
    MartKnoch replied to the thread Hello from DuPage County, Illinois.
    Disappointed I've never tried Taum Sauk. Maybe this is the umpteenth sign for me haha. Do you figure there's any time to make the climb...
  • MartKnoch
    MartKnoch reacted to Driftwoody's post in the thread Hello from DuPage County, Illinois with Like Like.
    At Taum Sauk I ended up doing just a day hike loop (about 3 miles) from the top down to Mina Sauk falls, which was flowing nicely. It...
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to MartKnoch's post in the thread Hello! with Love Love.
    I’m Martin. I'm an ami from Pennysylvania. I travel a lot for work, which means I’ve had the chance to hike in some beautiful corners of...
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread Hello!.
    Welcome Martin! Glad to have you here :) How did you find us? And please invite others if you have any friends who might want to join. :D
  • Shawn
    Shawn posted the thread Bear spray or pepper spray in Hiking Gear.
    Do any of your always carry some sort of defense spray such as bear spray or pepper spray? Whether or not there are potentially...
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to Driftwoody's post in the thread Hello from DuPage County, Illinois with Love Love.
    At Taum Sauk I ended up doing just a day hike loop (about 3 miles) from the top down to Mina Sauk falls, which was flowing nicely. It...
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread Hello from DuPage County, Illinois.
    Pickle Springs Nature Preserve is amazing. So much to see on such a small trail!
  • Driftwoody
    Driftwoody replied to the thread Hello from DuPage County, Illinois.
    At Taum Sauk I ended up doing just a day hike loop (about 3 miles) from the top down to Mina Sauk falls, which was flowing nicely. It...
  • MartKnoch
    MartKnoch posted the thread Hello! in New Member Introductions.
    I’m Martin. I'm an ami from Pennysylvania. I travel a lot for work, which means I’ve had the chance to hike in some beautiful corners of...
  • MartKnoch
    MartKnoch replied to the thread New Here.
    In what areas are your usual trails. I hike frequently in the Smoky mountains up in NC. I'm looking for hiking buddies as well!
  • MartKnoch
    MartKnoch reacted to HikerMaryJane's post in the thread New Here with Like Like.
    I've been day hiking at least once a week for the past couple of years and love a bit of climbing. I'm an early riser, healthy eater...
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