Bell Smith Springs is an extraordinary area located deep in the Shawnee National Forest. I recommend parking at the main […]
Panther Den Wilderness – Illinois
While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest, we decided to check out Panther Den Wilderness. This area is actually not […]
Trigg Observation Tower – Illinois
While staying in the Shawnee National Forest, we visited the Trigg Observation Tower near Simpson, Illinois. The fire tower was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Burgess Falls – Tennessee
Several years ago, I visited Burgess Falls State Park near Sparta, Tennessee. There is a trail that follows the Falling […]
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 […]
Portland Arch Preserve – Indiana
While my brother was home for the summer, we took a couple day trips to check out a few places […]
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 […]
Pinnacles Youth Park – Missouri
Pinnacles Youth Park is located just north of Columbia, Missouri on Highway 63. I used to drive pass the small […]
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 […]
Arlington Wetlands – Illinois
Not far from where I live, is a little place called Arlington Wetlands. I honestly had no idea this place […]
Cedar Falls – Illinois
On Good Friday, we took a drive down to Southern Illinois to hike the grounds of Camp Ondessonk. You can […]
Camp Ondessonk – Illinois
Camp Ondessonk is a Catholic church camp located in Southern Illinois on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. While […]
Emmenegger Nature Park – Missouri
Emmenegger Nature Park and the Possum Woods Conservation Area are located in Kirkwood, Missouri. While these areas are adjacent to […]
Waco, Texas
My friend and I recently took a trip to Texas and we spent a day exploring all Waco had to […]
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, […]
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 […]
Georgetown, Texas
My friend and I recently took a trip and stayed in Georgetown, Texas. I had originally chose this location since […]
Ha Ha Tonka State Park – Missouri
One of my favorite Missouri State Parks! Have you been here?
Bridal Cave – Missouri
While spending some time near the Lake of the Ozarks, we decided to visit Bridal Cave. If you are looking […]
Lincoln Memorial Garden – Illinois
My friend and I took a Friday off of work and headed up to Springfield, Illinois to visit the Lincoln […]
Benjamin Stephenson House – Illinois
I have driven past the Colonel Benjamin Stephenson house in Edwardsville, Illinois more times than I can count. On a […]
Shoal Creek Nature Preserve – Illinois
We were heading back from Springfield, Illinois and decided to squeeze in a quick hike at the Henry Eilers Shoal […]
Planned Spontaneity 