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 […]
The Great River Road – Iowa/Illinois
My brother and I took a “twin trip” to Iowa over the summer and after hiking at Maquoketa Caves State […]
Valley View Glades Natural Area – Missouri
My long time, childhood friend moved to Hillsboro, Missouri earlier last year and just a short drive from her house […]
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area – Missouri
On an unseasonably warm January day, my friend Michelle and I headed north of St. Louis to check out the […]
Cliff Cave County Park – Missouri
Cliff Cave County Park is located in South County, St. Louis and is just over the Jefferson Barracks Bridge from […]
Turkey Run State Park – Indiana
Turkey Run State Park is a park that takes my breath away every time I visit. While on our Indiana […]
Pine Hills Nature Preserve – Indiana
Pine Hills Nature Preserve is located directly adjacent to Shades State Park in Waveland, Indiana. This preserve is only accessible […]
Ferne Clyffe State Park – Illinois
While exploring the Shawnee National Forest a couple years ago, I had stopped at Ferne Clyffe State Park, but I […]
Planned Spontaneity 