Indiana is making great strides to bringing in more hikers to their state parks. Several parks have a hiking challenge specific to that park that you can complete. The park we are featuring today is Turkey Run State Park. Turkey run is located in the west-central part of the state near the Indiana/Illinois state line….
Author: Mark Berry
Budget: DIY Fire Starter for ONLY $4
Starting a fire can be a pain. Buying gear to help with starting a fire (Example: Wet Fire Firestarter) can get expensive. You can get these items at any store or online. ITEMS NEEDED Cotton Balls Petroleum Jelly Altoids cannister You can kneed the jelly onto the cotton balls with your hands or with a…
Ozark Trail 50 Degree $9 Sleeping Bag From Walmart REVIEW
You may have seen these sleeping bags at Walmart and, like me, think there is no way a sleeping bag under $9 is going to work well, let alone keep me comfortable. Ahead of my next weekend camping trip I wanted to grab and test it for myself. It’s a lot smaller and lighter than…
Outdoor Products Trekking Poles From Walmart
Purpose: The main purpose of trekking poles are to help keep balance while hiking. They can help relieve knee pain while hiking down hill and take off pressure from the torso going up hill. This brand of trekking poles can be found at Wal-Mart and Amazon. When I picked these up I was not expecting…
Adidas Terrex AX2R Hiking Shoe Review
I have been looking for a pair of shoes that fits my athletic personality. I grew up in athletic wear and work in a gym that allows me to wear athletic style clothes. Comfy running shoes is one perk of working in a gym setting. When I go hiking I also want to be comfortable…