We Found a Cave at the Red Oak Nature Center!

Exploring Red Oak Nature Center: Trees, Caves, Rivers, and Fun!

Join us as we hit the trails at Red Oak Nature Center! This family day hike led us through dense woods, up scenic paths, and even into the mysterious “Cave of the Spirit” on the banks of the Fox River. We packed our Decathlon Forclaz backpacks with plenty of weight for some extra hiking practice, making it an adventure that combined training and sightseeing.

Along the way, we came across a beautiful stretch of forest, spotted unique flora like foxfire moss, and let "GPG" (our GoPro Girl) lead the way. Some trails were rugged and led us through a dry water channel back toward the main path. The forest sounds and rich green surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for a day of exploration and fun. From start to finish, this hike brought out our inner adventurers and reminded us why we love hitting the trails together.

(not sponsored) Gear We Used:

- Decathlon Forclaz Easyfit backpacks
- Insta 360 ONE RS Twin Edition
- GoPro 5, GoPro 3, and iPhone
- York Nordic hiking poles
- Zoom H2n Portable Recorder with surround sound mode for immersive audio
- Movo SMM5-B Shock Mount to isolate noise

Watch this video to see the AUDIO challenges we faced when recording this hike... https://youtu.be/Be_a12suLZk

Hope you enjoyed hiking Red Oak Nature Center with us! Let us know if you’ve explored this area too! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more outdoor adventures.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
00:29 - We Arrive at the Red Oak Nature Center
01:21 - The Hike Begins!
02:56 - Exploring the Cave
04:15 - History of the Cave of the Spirit
05:05 - Back in the Cave! FoxFire Fungus!
06:46 - Hiking The Dried Water Channel
09:04 - Back on the Main Trail
11:11 - A Short Break by the Fox River
11:36 - Finishing the Trek