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New Harmony, Indiana
In mid-November, my friend Amy and I met up in New Harmony, Indiana, which is just over the border from […]
Madison County Transit Trails – Illinois
The Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails are an interconnected network of multi-use trails around Madison County, Illinois. There is currently […]
It’s Electric Neon Sign Park – Illinois
While talking with a fellow Girl Camper at our last outing, she told me about a new park in Granite […]
Clinton Lake Recreation Area – Illinois
In September, I met the Girl Camper Group at Clinton Lake Recreation Area in DeWitt, Illinois, which is just south […]
Blue River – Indiana
I recently bought a kayak and wanted to try it out! I met my friend Amy in Milltown, Indiana, which […]
Fort Knox II – Indiana
While traveling to Spring Mill State Park, I crossed the Illinois/Indiana state line in Vincennes, Indiana. I always like to […]
Shoals – Indiana
On my way to Spring Mill State Park, I traveled through Shoals, Indiana. There are a few points of interest […]
Spring Mill State Park – Indiana
I had previously been to Spring Mill State Park about 10 years ago and decided to go back. Indiana state […]
Illinois Beach State Park – Illinois
In May, I met the Girl Camper group at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Illinois, which is north of […]
Graue Mill & Fullersburg Woods – Illinois
While traveling north to Illinois Beach State Park, I decided to break up the drive and stop just west of […]
Moraine View State Recreation Area – Illinois
Moraine View State Recreation Area is located just east of Bloomington, Illinois, about two and a half hours from St. […]
Winter Hiking – Illinois
One of my bucket list items has always been seeing a frozen waterfall. Well, this year I decided to go […]
Roaring Run Day Use Area – Virginia
In November, I took a trip to Virginia to visit my twin brother. His dog, Adlai, had his fourth birthday […]
Kankakee River State Park – Illinois
I had previously visited Kankakee River State Park a long time ago, but recently visited again over the summer with […]
The Forgotten Coast – Florida
We took a blended family vacation in October to Cape San Blas, Florida. It has been several years since I […]
Natural Bridge State Park – Virginia
While visiting my brother in Virginia, we took a trip to Natural Bridge State Park which is 20 minutes south […]
T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park – Florida
While vacationing in Cape San Blas, Florida, we decided to take a drive to the north end of the peninsula […]
Wadsworth Falls State Park – Connecticut
While in Connecticut for work, I took a quick trip to Wadsworth Falls State Park which is located just 20 […]
Penwood State Park – Connecticut
I was trying to make the most of my time in Connecticut since I had to travel there for work […]
Mark Twain Home – Connecticut
While in Connecticut for work a few months ago, I was looking for something to do since my flight landed […]
Chain of Rocks Bridge – Missouri
We had previously walked the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge that crosses the Mississippi River just north of St. Louis […]
Henry Lay Sculpture Park – Missouri
My brother was home for the summer as he was preparing to move to Virginia and we decided to take […]
Switzerland
In May 2024, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Switzerland for work! I left on a Monday, we […]
Talcott Mountain State Park – Connecticut
Over the course of 2024, I have the opportunity with work to travel to Connecticut four times. My first trip […]
Planned Spontaneity 