Hike 5-19

[JK Knives]

Today we were out for a 4.1 mile walk in Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, near Elwood Illinois. This is located on the old Joliet Arsenal property south of Joliet, and is an in process restoration of prairie habitat, with some interesting surprises along the way.

Hornet or bees nest, I didn`t get close enough to see!

Here are the surprises, the old ammo storage bunkers scattered all over the place.

Inside a bunker

Gear shot. My Maxpedition and Pack Knife.

Hope you enjoyed some photos of something a little different

 

[C Bryant]

LOVE these pictures! Make me realize how boring it is around here.

 

[riz_aaroni]

Cool photos. Is it possible to stay in the bunkers overnight? Not sure if it allowed or not or if they check. Would be a unique camping experience, something out of an apocalyptic movie.

 

[JK Knives]

Cool photos. Is it possible to stay in the bunkers overnight? Not sure if it allowed or not or if they check. Would be a unique camping experience, something out of an apocalyptic movie.

I don`t think you can stay in them. The neat thing is that all of the hikes I`ve shown pictures of have been less than an hours drive from home. This one is about 30 minutes.

 

[riz_aaroni]

I don`t think you can stay in them. The neat thing is that all of the hikes I`ve shown pictures of have been less than an hours drive from home. This one is about 30 minutes.

Definitely a plus to have something like this so close to your house.

Just read the sign with the parks hours. I guess when the SHTF, you have a good place to go lol.

 

[mqqn]

Hi Stomper -

Those are too cool! I never knew about those being up there.

Thanks for the pictures.

best regards -

mqqn