Category Archives: Daniel Boone National Forest

What To See On Hike One – 2026

A look at some of the sites along the first hike of the 2026 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading

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2026 Sheltowee Challenge Essentials

By Stephen “Bookie” Bowling The first hike is almost here. As we prepare for the 2026 Hiker Challenge, I am offering a few last-second hints, as we will soon be in the van, headed to the Northern Terminus. Here are … Continue reading

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Nada Tunnel Opens

For more than 113 years, the Nada Tunnel served as a gateway to the Red River Valley and the rich natural resources that lay beyond. Continue reading

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Sheltowee Flowers for May

Natural decorates our hikes this time of the year with a wide variety of wildflowers. Here is a look at a few you might encounter on the trail in May. Continue reading

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