Hey whats up /out/. found this fallen tree in a sadly decaying forest. Thought I would stop by and share it with you.

how do i prevent this bullshit?

i went on an 8-mile hike yesterday and had blisters develop by the second mile. i stuck it out and completed the hike, but i certainly would have enjoyed myself more if i didnt have those motherfuckers form on my heels.

i was wearing red wing iron rangers with wool socks. i know those arent proper hiking boots but i figured they would be better than wearing tennis shoes.

Long story short, I am going to be homeless soon. I've come to the realization that I'd rather camp permanently somewhere than deal with scavenging the city streets and deal with the ill intentions of modern man.

What part of North America offers the best environment to survive in? I've already ruled out Northeastern USA and the Midwest due to the brutal winters.

Would the Pacific Northwest be optimal?

I plan on backpacking in Crater Lake with my friend. Besides the lake itself, what are things to do/see there?
Also, we plan on going in Spring so what type of weather should we be prepared for?
Are bikes out of the question or something good to bring? (We'll be flying most likely)

So a few friends and I are planning to go camping for a weekend down in the Shawnee Forest (southern Illinois) in the near future. We've gone a couple times before and had good times at a couple locations (even a spokee encounter we want to look into more). I'm curious what everybody's favorite areas of the Forest are down there. I'd like to get a fair bit away from the roads/civilization and really be "out there", as much as you can in Illinois.I'd also love to see some really neat natural formations and a good adventure. Even better would be something like some abandoned/historic buildings out there we could 'urban' explore at.

tl;dr: Favorite place in Shawnee National Forest far-ish away from other people?

Pros and cons of the most common tree types:

Oak:

Pro: Can become magnificent in appearance when mature. Valuable wildlife food. There are also a huge number of Quercus species (600 in all)
Con: Many oaks are very slow growing and you may not live to see them reach full size. It is best to plant species either native to your area or at least that are native to some place with a similar climate. West Coast oaks will not fare well in the eastern US and vice versa.

Maple:

Pro: Easy to grow and can produce syrup
Cons: Weedy trees that self-sow vigorously and produce a problem with volunteer seedlings. Can be hard to garden under. Overplanted.

Ash:

Pro: Vigorous and easy to grow
Cons: Can produce large seed crops and volunteer seedlings. In the central US, ash borer has devastated many, especially F. pennsylvanica

Birch:

Pro: White-barked birches are sought after for landscaping. B. lenta is the source of birch beer.
Con: Most birches are cold-climate trees that do not like areas with hot, humid summers. B. pubescens is prone to borer attack in the US. As they grow naturally along bodies of water, their moisture requirements make them unsuited for laws.

Beech:

Pro: A beautiful forest tree that provides wildlife food in the form of its nuts
Con: Rarely planted due to its slow growth. F. grandifolia may take 40 years to reach a height of 30 feet. For this reason, most cultivated beeches are the faster-growing F. sylvatica.

Anyone have any good train hopping advice or general strategies so as to not get lost in some far away town, besides knowing the schedules?
Also, do you guys bring a big pack with lots of food or do you get off at each stop to hunt or head to a store if available?
I've seen several of these threads and it's gotten me extremely interested in it. It sounds like something you just have to see with your own eyes to experience.

Does /out/ like flowers? If so, what is your favorite? I like prickly pear catcus flowers, these are blooming currently where I live, and their fruit is decent tasting too.

Pic related, pretty little fuckers

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Hey /out/

I often find things growing atop my compost, but I decided to plant this and another one.

I was just wondering /out/ if you had any idea what it could be?

What things have you found growing in your compost and have you ever planted them?