Who Knew? Having lived in Illinois for most of my 55 revolutions around the sun, I have never ventured to Shawnee National Forest. As a kid, my parents took me on those inexpensive, close to home, vacations as a treat. We loved spending time away from home together. Our main go-to as a family was
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If you’ve ever spent any amount of time camping, hiking, or just sitting and looking at what nature has to provide, you’ll probably nod your head knowingly to everything below. If not, then hopefully you’ll see why we get hooked on the out of doors. Life Still Happens Without WiFi Try unplugging for a few hours at first.
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While looking to experience some great new outdoor venues, we recently hit Potato Creek State Park in Indiana. Having only a weekend’s worth of time to spend, Gazettour lacked time to explore everything Potato Creek has to offer entirely. So treat this an introduction, as we will be returning to discover the full story. But
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Fuel is needed both on the trail as well as at home. This curry cauliflower dish is easy to prepare and a great compliment to any dinner entree. Do You Need Carbs and Sugar Some of the most significant health culprits we should reduce are sugars and carbohydrates. Other than pointing at the apparent culprits,
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Let’s face it. Sitting around the camp fire with close friends and family is one of those treats for which everyone should make time. Personally, I like to add a little bit of my favorite Bourbon to the ritual to maximize enjoyment. On nights after an excellent adventure, I always keep something to help me relax in my Vargo
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This chilly is one of my favorite recipes to make for Chicago winter days! Although this recipe involves the use of halibut, I have also used other proteins, and it is equally delicious. What you will need: 1lb great northern white beans 1lb cubed halibut or other protein 1tbs olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 4
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