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  • Camp Chef True Seasoned Cast Iron Pie Pan 10" Camp Chef True Seasoned Cast Iron Pie Pan 10" $34.99
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Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop

Michael Deig
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Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois

Michael Deig
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Illinois Iron Furnace Historic Site in Southern Illinois – Shawnee National Forest

Michael Deig
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Anna–Jonesboro Historical Marker – Trail of Tears Stop in Southern Illinois

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Trail of Tears State Forest in Southern Illinois – Waiting on the Mississippi River

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Campground Church in Southern Illinois – A Trail of Tears Encampment Site

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Exploring Dixon Springs State Park in Shawnee National Forest Along the Trail of Tears

Michael Deig
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On the Trail: Hiking Rim Rock & Pounds Hollow in Shawnee National Forest

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Exploring Cave-in-Rock State Park Along the Ohio River Scenic Byway in Shawnee National Forest

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  • GRAVGRIP V2 Hydraulic Leveling Mount for Action Camera, GoPro, DJI, Insta360 - Pocket-Sized Leveler, Gimbal, JIB - No Batteries, No Charging, Waterproof GRAVGRIP V2 Hydraulic Leveling Mount for Action Camera, GoPro, DJI, Insta360 - Pocket-Sized Leveler, Gimbal, JIB - No Batteries, No Charging, Waterproof $49.00

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Belmont Battlefield & Columbus-Belmont State Park: Following Grant’s First Civil War Battle

 2026-06-02  0 Comments on Belmont Battlefield & Columbus-Belmont State Park: Following Grant’s First Civil War Battle
Belmont Battlefield & Columbus-Belmont State Park: Following Grant's First Civil War Battle On this trip, we visited two Civil War...
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Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop

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Hiking Indian Point Trail in Shawnee National Forest – Garden of the Gods Area Loop  Our Hike on Indian Point...
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Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois

 2026-05-13  0 Comments on Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois
Garden of the Gods Outpost – A Relaxing Place to Eat in Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois If you are...
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Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal

 2026-03-08  0 Comments on Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal
Traditional German Dinner Menu – 4 Authentic Recipes for a Complete German Meal Michael and I have been exploring our...
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German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert

 2026-03-07  0 Comments on German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) – Traditional Old-World Dessert If you enjoy old-fashioned desserts that bring simple ingredients together into something...
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Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe)

 2026-03-07  0 Comments on Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe)
Traditional German Roggenbrot (German Rye Bread Recipe) Since Michael and I both have German heritage, I’ve been enjoying trying different...
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RC Track Mower Review – Testing a Budget Remote Control Mower on Steep Hills

 2026-03-30  0 Comments on RC Track Mower Review – Testing a Budget Remote Control Mower on Steep Hills
Why We Bought an RC Track Mower I have been watching RC track mowers on YouTube for a while and...
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Basement Overhead Bar Cabinets.

 2026-01-02  0 Comments on Basement Overhead Bar Cabinets.
A few years ago, we had a new home with a walk out basement built.  We wanted to make the...
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Mahindra 4550 Tractor mods and upgrades that I use.

 2025-12-31  0 Comments on Mahindra 4550 Tractor mods and upgrades that I use.
Over the past eight years I have used my Mahindra 4550 a lot. I have around 20 acres of pasture...
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