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 […]
The Great Smoky Mountains – Roaring Fork Motor Trail
Finally!! After years of dreaming about visiting The Great Smoky Mountains, I was finally here! Since we arrived before we […]
Cave-In-Rock State Park – Illinois
Cave-In-Rock is one of Illinois’ most unique geological features. Located on the southeast tip of Illinois, between Evansville, Indiana and […]
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park – Kentucky
While visiting Big South Fork National Recreation Area, we decided to take a day trip to Cumberland Falls State Resort […]
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park – Tennessee
While vacationing near the Big South Fork Recreation Area, we decided to check out Sergeant Alvin C. York State Historic […]
Chain of Rocks Bridge – Illinois
Every time I cross the Mississippi River on Interstate 270, I always look over at the historic Chain of Rocks […]
Carlyle Lake – Illinois
Carlyle Lake is located about an hour east of St. Louis. The lake was created in the late 1960’s when […]
Ripson Bridge – Illinois
It has been a little while since I have been out exploring and Saturday was a beautiful and sunny day, […]
Big South Fork Scenic Railway & Blue Heron Mining Camp – Kentucky
While spending a family vacation in the Big South Fork National Recreation Area, I came across the Big South Fork […]
Colditz Cove State Natural Area – Tennessee
While exploring the Big South Fork National Recreation Area, we decided to check out Colditz Cove State Natural Area in […]
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park – Tennessee
We took a family vacation to Big South Fork National Recreation Area and one of the first places we visited […]
Yahoo Falls, Big South Fork National Recreation Area – Kentucky
Yahoo Falls Scenic Area is a rugged and beautiful area within the Big South Fork National Recreation Area. Located west […]
Big South Fork National Recreation Area – Kentucky/Tennessee
My family and I spent a week exploring the Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This area was created in […]
Grand Bluffs Conservation Area – Missouri
Saturday, June 3rd was National Trails Day so of course I had to hit a trail. My mom and I […]
Missouri State Penitentiary
The tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary has been on my bucket list for some time after seeing a post […]
Lake Kinkaid Spillway – Illinois
I had been feeling a bit down lately so I needed a road trip and some nature time to help […]
The Chubb Trail – Missouri
On a beautiful and warm day in February, my friend Nicole and I set out to conquer the Chubb Trail. […]
Victoria Glades Conservation Area – Missouri
My friend and I decided to check out Victoria Glades Conservation Area near DeSoto, Missouri which is about 1.25 hours […]
Clifty Creek Natural Area – Missouri
I couldn’t pass up a a chance to get outside and go hiking when the temperature was forecast to reach […]
Planned Spontaneity 