Boots
I wear Mammut Crest boots. They are amazing. Told all my friends about them and they all have pairs now.
Mammut Men's Mt. Crest GTX Hiking Boot, Mammut Mt Crest, Mammut Men's Mt Crest Gtx Boots : Campmor
Kayaks
If you are not too far ( I see you are in NWI) check out Fluid Fun in Bristol, IN. Kayak and Canoe sales in Bristol Indiana at Fluid Fun. They are great and can get you set up for what every you want and are relatively reasonable.
Rafting
The New river and the Gauley are completely awesome. Its only around 9 hours from Northern Indiana or around 7 from the Indy area. Definitely worth the wait.
Thanks
Thanks, really appreciate it. I've heard of the red river gorge but I just couldn't think of the name. What are some of your favorite 2 day hikes?
Just wondering if there are any backpackers here on INGO? If so, do you guys know of any good local hikes? By local, I mean no more than a 5-6 hour drive. I'm more interested in 3-4 day hikes. I've backpacked a lot of places out east but driving 12+ hours gets really old. Thanks for your time! CZ
I haven't done any sections, however I plan on starting the trail from the south. I'm planning to hike either the very start in Georgia, or try the Tennessee area or the highlands.