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Planned Spontaneity

A blog about hiking around the Midwest and beyond

Mantle Rock Preserve – Kentucky

Mantle Rock Preserve – Kentucky

I recently met my friend in Paducah, Kentucky and we visited Mantle Rock Preserve near Smithland, Kentucky. No dogs are […]

1 week ago 0
Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area – Illinois

Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area – Illinois

While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest in October, we took a drive to Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area near Simpson, […]

3 months ago 0
Meramec Conservation Area – Missouri

Meramec Conservation Area – Missouri

My friend was camping at Meramec State Park near Sullivan, Missouri so I headed down to spend some time with […]

December 4, 2022 2
Bell Smith Springs – Illinois

Bell Smith Springs – Illinois

Bell Smith Springs is an extraordinary area located deep in the Shawnee National Forest. I recommend parking at the main […]

December 3, 2022 3
Panther Den Wilderness – Illinois

Panther Den Wilderness – Illinois

While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest, we decided to check out Panther Den Wilderness. This area is actually not […]

October 26, 2022 3
Trigg Observation Tower – Illinois

Trigg Observation Tower – Illinois

While staying in the Shawnee National Forest, we visited the Trigg Observation Tower near Simpson, Illinois. The fire tower was […]

October 24, 2022 2
Cedars of Lebanon State Park – Tennessee

Cedars of Lebanon State Park – Tennessee

While visiting my friend Amy in Tennessee, we took a trip to explore Cedars of Lebanon State Park. This park […]

October 20, 2022 1
John James Audubon State Park – Kentucky

John James Audubon State Park – Kentucky

I love when my friends agree to my crazy adventure ideas…”Hey, want to take a day off work and meet […]

October 16, 2022 2
Rock Cut State Park – Illinois

Rock Cut State Park – Illinois

In mid-September, I took a trip to Rock Cut State Park. Rock Cut State Park is located near the Illinois/Wisconsin […]

October 11, 2022 0
Burgess Falls – Tennessee

Burgess Falls – Tennessee

Several years ago, I visited Burgess Falls State Park near Sparta, Tennessee. There is a trail that follows the Falling […]

October 10, 2022 2
Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area – Tennessee

Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area – Tennessee

I spent a few days in September visiting my friend in Tennessee. One day, we took a drive to Stillhouse […]

September 25, 2022 2
Portland Arch Preserve – Indiana

Portland Arch Preserve – Indiana

While my brother was home for the summer, we took a couple day trips to check out a few places […]

August 14, 2022 5
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve – Indiana

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve – Indiana

Over the summer, we took a road trip to Indiana for a concert. I am always up for a road […]

August 12, 2022 1
Pinnacles Youth Park – Missouri

Pinnacles Youth Park – Missouri

Pinnacles Youth Park is located just north of Columbia, Missouri on Highway 63. I used to drive pass the small […]

July 31, 2022 3
Starved Rock State Park – Illinois

Starved Rock State Park – Illinois

Starved Rock State Park near Utica, Illinois was the state park that started my love for hiking. I honestly had […]

July 10, 2022 5
Arlington Wetlands – Illinois

Arlington Wetlands – Illinois

Not far from where I live, is a little place called Arlington Wetlands. I honestly had no idea this place […]

June 10, 2022 2
Cedar Falls – Illinois

Cedar Falls – Illinois

On Good Friday, we took a drive down to Southern Illinois to hike the grounds of Camp Ondessonk. You can […]

June 9, 2022 3
Camp Ondessonk – Illinois

Camp Ondessonk – Illinois

Camp Ondessonk is a Catholic church camp located in Southern Illinois on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. While […]

May 8, 2022 5
Emmenegger Nature Park – Missouri

Emmenegger Nature Park – Missouri

Emmenegger Nature Park and the Possum Woods Conservation Area are located in Kirkwood, Missouri. While these areas are adjacent to […]

April 30, 2022 4
Waco, Texas

Waco, Texas

My friend and I recently took a trip to Texas and we spent a day exploring all Waco had to […]

April 23, 2022 3
Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve – Missouri

Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve – Missouri

My friend and I recently checked out Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve near High Ridge, Missouri. It is a smaller area, […]

April 17, 2022 2
Mother Neff State Park – Texas

Mother Neff State Park – Texas

While we were staying in Georgetown, Texas we took a drive and visited Mother Neff State Park which is just […]

April 9, 2022 4
Georgetown, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

My friend and I recently took a trip and stayed in Georgetown, Texas. I had originally chose this location since […]

April 3, 2022 2
Ha Ha Tonka State Park – Missouri

Ha Ha Tonka State Park – Missouri

One of my favorite Missouri State Parks! Have you been here?

February 13, 2022 8
Bridal Cave – Missouri

Bridal Cave – Missouri

While spending some time near the Lake of the Ozarks, we decided to visit Bridal Cave. If you are looking […]

January 29, 2022 6

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