River-to-River Trail Society announces its eighth guided hike of the Spring, 2022 hiking season on Saturday, April 23. The hike will be a wildflower hike at Bulge Hole Ecological Area in Johnson County led by noted Illinois botanist Chris Benda.  The previously announced location of Panther Den was changed to avoid conflict and potential traffic problems with the River to River Relay Running Road Race.   The hike is free and open to the public. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty intended for people in good health who have done some walking. Hikers should bring their own water and a snack. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are strongly recommended. No dogs, please.

    Hikers should meet at 10:00 a.m. at Shawnee National Forest Office on HWY 45 in Vienna, Illinois. This is a change from the meeting place announced previously. For information or directions, call (217) 417-4145.