Hi from Southern IL

[derekd]

I live in the Southern end of IL, a few minutes from the Ohio River and a few minutes off of the River to River Trail. I got the backpacking bug a few years ago, not sure why it took me so long to discover it but I absolutely fell in love with hiking and backpacking. I day hike alot around Southern IL and SE MO, some in The Land Between the Lakes region in KY. Few trips to the Smokies. Im always looking to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy the outdoors.

[Aaron Zagrodnick]

Welcome to the site! Never had a chance to make it to the River to River Trail but it's been on the list for quite some time.