Tag: hiking

Rim Rock National Recreation Trail

cliffs and a wooden foot bridge in shawnee national forest Illinois

Rim Rock National Recreation Trail is one of the few official hiking trails in Shawnee National Forest and it’s a great spot to get outside! It’s a true gem of the area and a great spot to head to if you’re in the Tristate area. Here’s what to expect on your next visit! The Trail…Read more

Hiking Around Garmisch Germany

a pointy german alp mountain with the sun setting right at the top point of the mountain creating a high contrast shadow

I had a wonderful time hiking around Garmisch Germany during a quick relaxing weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. It was an easy hike and very quaint to get out and go into the hills a little bit. Here’s what I saw and if you’re ever in Garmisch this is a great way to get…Read more

Eifel Germany Aqueduct Adventure!

an excavated and exposed roman aqueduct with a stone wall and cross section of stone with a flat bottom, vertical sides, and an arched top about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide in the eifel region germany

Are you ready for an Eifel Aqueduct adventure through history? The Eifel Aqueduct was the main source of water for the city of Cologne in Germany. Aqueduct construction began around 80 A.D. It was used for hundreds of years until it fell into disrepair. Today, you can follow an official route from the start to…Read more