How You Can Take Awesome Spring Photos this Season in the Shawnee National Forest & Illinois State Parks
How To Take Awesome Spring Photos this Season - by Gary Marks Have you ever went for a Great Spring Hike and snapped a bizillion photos only to be disappointed when you get home and viewed them? Do you end up showing people these photos and saying something like, “You had to be there.” You’re not alone, but over the years I’ve learned a few simple tricks to turn those “had to be there” photos into ones that will... Read More
Backpacker Entries: September 7, 2010
The following entries were written for Backpacker Magazine during an open-call for hikers in several diffenent states. One of these was Illinois. Currently the entry for Ferne Clyffe is being considered for an upcoming article, but in an altered form. The format was to come up with a day, weekend, and week long hiking trails with themes on waterfalls, big forests, or coastline. Just thought I would share these thoughts on our area with you,... Read More
