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 […]
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 […]
Planned Spontaneity 