Salt Lick and Johnson Trail is a trail in Valmeyer, Illinois that is roughly a three-mile loop. I have been to the Salt Lick and Johnson Trail multiple times. I went once with my friend Nick Hayes and we completed the entire loop back last April. Then, I went with my girlfriend over the summer, a day after it rained, and we were able to …
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Perseverance, Accomplishment, and Only a Few Tears: The Kansas River- Isabel Haake
Some may know me as an “avid hiker” or an “experienced belayer” but one thing I will probably never be called is “conquerer of the Kaw.” When my father invited me on a kayak trip, for some reason I thought it would be easy. I was pumped to be on the water and go camping …
Pillsbury Crossing – Bradley Caya
Around 8 miles out of town you can find the Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area. This area is owned and operated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks. To get to Pillsbury Crossing, you head out of town across the bridge over the river, and get on to 18/177 for around 2 miles, you then …
Konza Prairie Valley Lookout Point- Garrett Varney
Back around the beginning of the month of August of this year, it was a hot but relatively nice summer day and a couple of my friends and I were just cruising around the Riley County area just after moving back into Manhattan. When thinking about things to do or places to see, I looked …
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Rocky Ford Fishing Lake – Braden Andrews
This last week, I had a lot going on and a lot on my mind. I could feel myself getting overwhelmed. I had completed two time-consuming homework assignments and began studying for an exam I had later that week. By this point, I needed to get out of the house for a little bit. …
Mount Rushmore – Kyle Simnitt
This past summer my family and I drove to South Dakota. For most of our trip, we stayed at a lodge that was within viewing distance of Mount Rushmore. One day during the trip, we drove 5 minutes by car to Mount Rushmore and viewed it from up close at the base. I will admit, …
Tuttle Creek State Park and Trails – Kyle Lauber
I had decided to visit Tuttle Creek State Park and Trails. I had decided to visit with my family one weekend. We had decided to go to Cedar ridge, one of the trails there. The first thing that stood out to me was the parking pass. The Park had a self-pay for the passes. My …
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PMC 210: Intro to Outdoor Recreation 