I love the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. It just has so much to offer. I decided to check […]
Bennett Spring State Park – Missouri
Located near Lebanon, Missouri, Bennett Spring State Park is stunning. Fisherman from all over flock to fish the clear, cold […]
Storment Hauss Nature Preserve – Illinois
Each winter between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the Heartlands Conservancy puts on the Jingle Hike where you visit local parks […]
Matthiessen State Park – Illinois
Matthiessen State Park is a hidden wonder nestled among the rolling farm fields of Northern Illinois. It is often overlooked by […]
Russell Cave National Monument – Alabama
Russell Cave National Monument is located near Bridgeport, Alabama which is not far from Chattanooga, Tennessee. During JFK’s presidency in […]
Cache River – Illinois
The Cache River State Natural Area spans a pretty large portion of Southern Illinois. This area is very unique and […]
Rendleman Orchards – Illinois
While exploring Southern Illinois for a couple days during the summer, we took a drive to Rendleman Orchards located in […]
Rock Bridge & Creation Falls – Kentucky
We took one more day trip while we were visiting the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. We hiked the Rock […]
Natural Bridge State Resort Park – Kentucky
While exploring the Red River Gorge is eastern Kentucky, we spent a day at Natural Bridge Resort Park that sits […]
Red River Gorge: Auto Tour – Kentucky
The Red River Gorge is located in East Central Kentucky and lies within the Daniel Boone National Forest. This area […]
Montauk State Park – Missouri
Established in 1926, Montauk State Park is a fisherman’s paradise. This park is located at the headwaters of the Current […]
Mantle Rock Preserve – Kentucky
I recently met my friend in Paducah, Kentucky and we visited Mantle Rock Preserve near Smithland, Kentucky. No dogs are […]
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, […]
Meramec Conservation Area – Missouri
My friend was camping at Meramec State Park near Sullivan, Missouri so I headed down to spend some time with […]
Bell Smith Springs – Illinois
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 […]
Planned Spontaneity 