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Bell Smith Springs

Join the Co-op for a day hike at Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area in the Shawnee National Forest. Bell Smith Springs offers a scenic hike around and within a small sandstone canyon and stream.

Panther Den Wilderness (Backpacking, 1 night)

After hiking Saturday at Bell Smith Springs, join us at Panther Den Wilderness for a low-mileage, high-reward night in Shawnee National Forest.

3:30 PM CDT

Into the Field: A Wilderness First Aid Scenarios Hike [Cross-Posted from IKC]

OCT

SAT

Into the Field: A Wilderness First Aid Scenarios Hike [Cross-Posted from IKC]

Join us at Wayne Cave Preserve for an interactive loop hike full of simulated wilderness medical situations!

#OptOutside Overnight at Lake Celina

Join us for a peaceful overnight on Lake Celina. We'll camp overnight Friday and depart again Saturday morning. How you get to the campsite is up to you:

North Country Trail (Backpacking)

It’s road trip time! Let’s take an epic road trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Enjoy captivating views of Lake Superior from the North Country Trail. This is a 8-day, 7-night trip.

8:00 AM CDT

OCT

SAT

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