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 […]
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve – Kentucky
While exploring around Louisville, Kentucky, I came across Saunders Springs Nature Preserve near Radcliff, Kentucky. I was not really sure […]
Clifty Falls State Park – Indiana
Several years ago, I visited Clifty Falls State Park in southern Indiana and I was amazed! It was some of […]
Fairmount Falls – Kentucky
Fairmount Falls is located southeast of Louisville, Kentucky. What makes this park unique is that only three vehicles are allowed […]
Buttermilk Falls – Kentucky
Our first stop on our way to Louisville, Kentucky was at the trailhead for Buttermilk Falls in Brandenburg, Kentucky. To […]
Tioga Falls – Kentucky
While visiting Louisville, Kentucky, we drove south to visit Tioga Falls. This is a stunning, tiered waterfall! Be sure to check it out!
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge – Illinois
We were staying in the Shawnee National Forest and decided to hike the Rocky Bluff Trail which is part of […]
Heron Pond – Illinois
While staying in Southern Illinois earlier this year, we decided to take a drive to the Cache River State Natural […]
STL Tours – Missouri
We were looking for something to do on a Saturday and had thought about going to the Missouri History Museum […]
Silver Creek Nature Preserve – Illinois
I recently heard of Silver Creek Nature Preserve near Mascoutah, Illinois and since it was not too far from home, […]
The Historic Sam Davis Home – Tennessee
While in Tennessee this summer, my friend and I were looking for something to do and we came across the […]
Henry Horton State Park – Tennessee
Henry Horton State Park is a quiet state park located about an hour directly south of Nashville, Tennessee in Chapel […]
Ledges State Park – Iowa
While visiting my twin brother in Grinnell, Iowa, we took a drive to Ledges State Park. This park is located […]
Bohm Woods Nature Preserve – Illinois
Bohm Woods Nature Preserve is a peaceful trail located in Edwardsville, Illinois and is very close to Southern Illinois University […]
Rocky Bluff Trail – Illinois
I had seen pictures on the Shawnee National Forest group Facebook page about the Rocky Bluff Trail. The Rocky Bluff […]
The Riparian Preserve – Arizona
Nestled among the subdivisions is an area set aside for one to experience the beauty of nature. The Riparian Preserve […]
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve – Iowa
In April, my dad and I drove up to Grinnell, Iowa to visit my brother. He currently teaches political science […]
The Salt River – Arizona
We had brought some rain with us from St. Louis to Phoenix on our first day in Arizona and on […]
Hole in the Rock – Arizona
One place that seems to be pretty popular in Phoenix is a unique place called Hole in the Rock. It […]
Strawberry Creek Nature Area – Missouri
Strawberry Creek Nature Area is a 118-tract of land near Arnold, Missouri. My friend and I visited this place right […]
Cataract Falls – Indiana
Earlier this year, we decided to take a winter trip to Brown County, Indiana. On our way there, we stopped […]
Hidden Gems of Illinois
Lets face it…Illinois gets a bad rap. Being sandwhiched between two states with top notch state parks, Missouri & Indiana, […]
Grand Canyon National Park – Arizona
For Spring Break, we headed to Mesa, Arizona and then drove to the Grand Canyon. From Mesa, this National Park […]
White Rock Nature Preserve – Illinois
One of the best things about Facebook is finding new places to hike! In one of the hiking groups, someone […]
Planned Spontaneity 