Burden Falls was going to be an easy hike, which was a good thing since my ankle was acting up and prudence would dictate that I shouldn’t stress it out more than necessary. But the signage in the Shawnee Hills is, well, a bit vague. So setting off on a short walk that appeared to lead to the waterfalls, Saturday turned out to be a five-hour exploration of Burden Falls Wilderness Area.
Some lessons learned:
1. Always carry a map
2. The people of southern Illinois are remarkably diverse. There was the creepy house whose residents had screwed turkey legs into the steps leading to their home; and the duo who gave helpful directions, and then came back and offered us a ride, shaving off an additional two hours of walking
3. It is almost always more fun to get lost with company, as long as the companion doesn’t whine incessantly
4. Sometimes it pays to drive just a little further; your destination might actually be around the next bend
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