The Corn Desert Hiking and Adventure Group

"Hi, This club sounds like good a good chance to get out and do the things I love such as hiking, camping, rafting, canoeing, ect. I was a Scout Master for 4 years and introduced my boys to rock climbing and caving. "

"Hello my name is Kayla and I am new to Champaign-Urbana. I just finished a six year tour with the army and will miss all the force marches I had to endure! I want to meet fun people in the area and explore the great outdoors."

"I love the outdoors; camping, hiking, canoeing, etc. I've been to the Smoky Mountains, but really want to see the Rockies. My goal in the next year or two is to hike the entire River-to-River trail in Southern IL. "

" Bhuva' I was on I-74, should have been on I-72, I will pay closer attention next time. ----------Jaime"

"Been planning the wedding stuff, grad school, and similar life-changing preoccupations, just letting you know I'm still looking forward to the next time I can meet up and that I didn't abandon the group, how's the back feeling?"

"hello friends; it is great to find a group of people who like to hike. I'm looking forward to joining you on saturday."

"Hey Kent, no drinks just money.... thanks! Abi (read your e-mails!!!)"

"Hey, which interstate were you on?"

"Hey folks, welcome to the club, I was supposed to be on this hike today but I got lost, imagine that. Anyway sure hope you enjoyed your first outing.----Jaime"

"Hey Trish welcome to group, I also live in the Spfld area on the out skirts, actually in the county, I hope to be organizing something in the near future, It will be nice to have someone else who's in the area.------------Jaime"

"At the beginning ... we picked a place where the lake actually looks nice."

"Alena, It wasn't your directions, I just had I-74 on the brain and I really wanted to go. I drove all up and down 47, but I was north of I-74 DUHHH. I'll know better for next time., thanks for putting this together.------------Jaime"

"we missed you, i guess i need to get better directions out ... or a bigger font ;)"

"The whole day I wondered how did you get a half of Decatur sign up today ... then someone at our hike mentioned the article. Way to go!"

"I love the outdoors whether it's skiing in Gstaad, trekking across Mt. Meru, backpacking Manistee National Forest, or just strolling through Rock Springs. There's an adventurer in everyone, and I hope to meet kindred spirits. "

"I've always enjoyed the outdoors since I was a child. We spent alot of time camping, hunting and fishing. Its something I haven't spent as much time doing lately and I am looking forward to changing that. "

"I like hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping. I've been looking for some people to go with. I have been a volunteer at Rock Springs 20 years. I lead hikes, worked with the kids during the summer programs (until a job change). "

"Hi there, I'm a 33yo RN working in Decatur, Illinois. I love the outdoors and I'm looking forward to meeting new people who share the same likes. "

"I work as a delivery driver here in Decatur. Looking forward to see more people as interested in the outdoors as I am."

"Hi all, my wife, Deb Keller and I like hiking and the outdoors and look forward to this new adventure. She is an engineering manager at Cat and I teach American history at the college level."

"I live in Decatur but was in Arizona for five years during which I spent a lot of time hiking. I enjoy the outdoors and fresh air. I love an adventure."

"I just today learned of your group and am very interested! I love to hike and am looking forward to meeting all of you. sue"

"Hi, I recently moved to the Springfield area. I have a mountain bike that I love. Last fall I did a lot of hiking in Southern Mo and really enjoyed it. I am looking for something local."