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Bell Smith Springs

One of my favorite places in the Shawnee National Forest is Bell Smith Springs. This area has campsites, a swimming hole, and about 8 miles of hiking trails. Some areas are a bit challenging and can be dangerous. Always use caution, be prepared, and leave no trace. There are 4 hiking trails; White, Red, Blue,Continue reading “Bell Smith Springs”

Short Climb to Inspiration Point

We took a drive down to Wolf Lake, IL. Near the LaRue Pine Hills Natural Area, the Inspiration Point Trail offers one of the best views in the Shawnee National Forest. We drove down Big Muddy Levee Rd to Larue Rd, then Pine Hills Rd. We made a quick stop to check out Winter’s Pond.Continue reading “Short Climb to Inspiration Point”

My First Blog Post

WordPress says I should start with a quote. I guess -insert your favorite John Muir quote here- if you want. Here’s my best hiking advice…take care of your feet, hydrate, be prepared, All Trails is your friend, safety first, and for the love of all that is holy LEAVE NO TRACE! Of course, on theContinue reading “My First Blog Post”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”