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i'm new to backpacking and i'm looking for some good places in illinois, do you know any?
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You may want to go to the Shawnee National Forest. Primitive camping is allowed on National Forest land 1/4-mile away from developed campground and developed picnic areas. Camping is NOT allowed within Designated Natural Areas, Research Natural Areas nor within 150 feet of a municipal water source. You are asked to camp away from the trail. A permit is not required nor is there a fee, however, a 14-day limitation is in effect.
You may want to go to the Shawnee National Forest. Primitive camping is allowed on National Forest land 1/4-mile away from developed campground and developed picnic areas. Camping is NOT allowed within Designated Natural Areas, Research Natural Areas nor within 150 feet of a municipal water source. You are asked to camp away from the trail. A permit is not required nor is there a fee, however, a 14-day limitation is in effect.
Where should I go on my hiking/camping trip?
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I've never been camping before. I plan on going on a smaller trip near where I live in Illinois and it would be about a 2 day trip. Ill be using that trip to familiarize myself with what i need to know. Summer of 2013 I want to go on a 5 day trip hiking/camping by myself or with one or two other people. I would enjoy more scenic routes but have them slightly backcountry so i wouldnt deal with anyone. It would have to be in a Midwestern state, and I would prefer to hike near a river or body of water (maybe waterfalls?). That being said, what would be a good place to start looking, have a decent level of skill required (can be on a mountain), and be within my boundary zone of the Midwest? Also, what would be the most practical things to bring? I plan on having a 60L backpack. Thanks for the help!
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After you have broken-in your backpack, come out to Colorado for a five-day adventure.
Meanwhile, you should probably explore northern Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, or northern Minnesota.
Sylvania Wilderness Area, Watersmeet, Michigan, is a great little chain of lakes for an overnighter.
Backpacker Magazine can provide ideas on what you should take into the outdoors.
In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.
In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.
After you have broken-in your backpack, come out to Colorado for a five-day adventure.
Meanwhile, you should probably explore northern Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, or northern Minnesota.
Sylvania Wilderness Area, Watersmeet, Michigan, is a great little chain of lakes for an overnighter.
Backpacker Magazine can provide ideas on what you should take into the outdoors.
In my pockets, I always carry a pocket knife and fire starter, tissues or lint packets, along with several bandages in my wallet. Although reception does not exist in many gulches, I carry a cell phone that usually functions above tree-line.
In my daypack, I have compression sacks that hold my down jacket, heat packs, windbreaker, and down mittens or lighter gloves. I carry a second fire starter and two headlamps with extra batteries. I pack trail snacks, such as cheese, nuts, and rice chips. Attached by carabiner, I have at least two water bottles, sunglasses, reading glasses, and global positioning system. On most hikes, I also carry a water filter.
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