While in San Antonio, we did a mission road trip! Everyone knows of the historic Alamo, but did you know […]
Route 66 – Illinois
We took a drive to Auburn, Illinois to visit part of the original Route 66. This hand-laid brick section of […]
Eldon Hazlet State Park – Illinois
I was looking for a short get-away so I decided to check out Eldon Hazlet State Park on Carlyle Lake […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
I have been to Garden of the Gods nestled deep in the Shawnee National Forest more times than I can […]
Melvin Price Locks & Dam
One of the treasures hidden not too far from where I live is the Melvin Price Locks & Dam in […]
Cabrillo National Monument & Lighthouse – California
Last year when Nicole and I were in California, we first went to Torrey Pines and then on to Cabrillo […]
Ozark National Scenic Riverways – Missouri
A few summers ago, we stayed at Echo Bluff State Park and explored the various sites around the Ozark National […]
Roaring River State Park – Missouri
While in the Branson area, we took a drive to Roaring River State Park near Cassville, Missouri. Located deep in […]
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park – Missouri
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park is a work of art located deep in the Missouri Ozarks. While visiting Branson, Missouri earlier […]
Blue Hole Regional Park – Texas
After visiting Jacob’s Well, we stopped at another local swimming hole in Texas Hill Country called Blue Hole Regional Park. […]
San Antonio – Texas
Well, we didn’t have the best weather while we were in San Antonio. It was about 40 degrees and rainy, […]
Jacob’s Well Natural Area – Texas
After waiting for what felt like such a long time, Amy and I had finally landed in Texas! I am […]
Pedernales Falls State Park – Texas
This was what I was looking for in Texas. A visit to a beautiful state park on an equally beautiful […]
Austin – Texas
Austin, Texas!! We spent about a day and a half exploring all Austin had to offer. On our first night, […]
Hamilton Pool Preserve – Texas
While researching places to hike in Texas, I stumbled across Hamilton Pool Preserve. I actually couldn’t believe this place was […]
John Deere Historic Site – Illinois
While we were in northern Illinois visiting Castle Rock State Park and White Pines Forest State Park, I saw a […]
Robertsville State Park – Missouri
My goal for 2020 is to adventure more. Whether it is hiking, camping or just exploring, I want to do […]
Giant City State Park – Illinois
Giant City State Park is a special place nestled deep in the Shawnee National Forest. I have been here a […]
Ramsey Lake State Park – Illinois
Earlier this year, I wanted to do a park clean up to support the Illinois Park Project. I was looking […]
Torrey Pines State Reserve – California
I can’t believe it has taken me so long to blog about this place, but I am dreaming of warmer […]
Don Robinson State Park – Missouri
Don Robinson was a St. Louis business man who made his fortune by selling the cleaning product “Off”. Upon his […]
Silver Dollar City – Missouri
As long as we can squeeze a bit of nature into our vacations, I don’t mind doing a few touristy […]
Talking Rocks Cavern – Missouri
On our last day in Branson, we were dodging some rain showers so I was trying to think of something […]
Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area – Missouri
We spent a few days in Branson, Missouri which is about 4.5 hours from St. Louis. Branson is a very […]
White Pines Forest State Park – Illinois
As we were driving to Castle Rock State Park, I saw a sign for White Pines Forest State Park. I […]
Planned Spontaneity 