One of the things on my summer bucket list was to go to the zoo. I probably had not been […]
Echo Bluff State Park – Missouri
While exploring the Missouri Ozarks, our home base was Echo Bluff State Park near Eminence, Missouri. Opening in 2016, Echo […]
Geological Center of Tennessee
I have a way of finding the most unique things while I am traveling. I recently spent a weekend in […]
Short Springs Natural Area – Tennessee
On a recent trip to Tennessee, we took a drive to Short Springs Natural Area near Tullahoma, Tennessee. This area […]
Long Hunter State Park – Tennessee
While visiting Nashville, Tennessee to see my brother, we decided to check out Long Hunter State Park in Hermitage. It […]
Rutledge Falls – Tennessee
It is really hard for me to go to the same place twice…I just feel like there is so much […]
Cape Girardeau – Missouri
After exploring Trail of Tears State Park, we headed just a bit further south to the riverfront town of Cape […]
San Juan Loop, Cleveland National Forest – California
We wanted to squeeze in one more hike before flying out the next day so we headed north of Temecula […]
Ho Chi Minh Trail & La Jolla – California
On our last full day in California, we set out towards Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. This is one of […]
Joshua Tree National Park – California
Nicole, my good friend since 3rd grade, and I took a trip out to California! Her parents live out there […]
Hickory Canyons Natural Area – Missouri
Never have I ever hiked the same trail on back to back weekends! I feel like there is so much […]
Pickle Springs Natural Area – Missouri
Longest winter ever. Check. Cabin fever. Check. It was time to get outside! Nicole and I decided to check out […]
Shepherd Mountain & Battle of Pilot Knob – Missouri
On the way to several sites in Missouri such as Johnson Shut-Ins or Taum Sauk Mountain, Nicole and I would always […]
Big News!
Hi everyone! I have some exciting news to share today! But a bit of background first. Over the holidays, I […]
Alto Pass – Illinois
Alto Pass, Illinois, a small town with a population of only around 400 people, is nestled in the rolling hills […]
Visit Me on Facebook!
Hey everyone! In hopes of reaching a wider audience, I have created a Facebook Page! I would love it if […]
O’Bannon Woods State Park – Indiana
O’Bannon Woods State Park is located on the southern border of Indiana about 3.5 hours away from St. Louis. My […]
Sherman Beach Park – Missouri
Black Friday is more commonly known as Opt Outside Day to many hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. This year, it was […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
Garden of the Gods National Recreation Area is one of Illinois’ most unique geological features. Located in the heart of […]
Rim Rock Trail – Illinois
Located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest is the Rim Rock National Recreation Trail. This trail is sometimes […]
Hemlock Cliffs – Indiana
Hemlock Cliffs National Scenic Trail is located in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest near English, Indiana. This is […]
Ketcherside Mountain Conservation Area – Missouri
I recently came across a section of a newspaper based out of Cape Girardeau, Missouri called the Southeast Missourian, the […]
The Great Smoky Mountains – Clingmans Dome
During our vacation to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we spent one day driving to Clingmans Dome. After leaving […]
The Great Smoky Mountains – Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a beautiful 11 mile one-way scenic loop situated in a valley. The loop is closed to vehicular […]
The Great Smoky Mountains – Little River Road
On our first full day in the Smokies, we decided to explore the Little River Road. The Little River Road […]
Planned Spontaneity 