After exploring Wildcat Den State Park earlier in the day, we headed west towards Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area. Just a […]
Wildcat Den State Park – Iowa
My twin brother (who lives in Tennessee) was home for a couple weeks in early July so I decided to […]
Washington State Park – Missouri
A couple weeks ago, my friend Nicole and I met up and explore Washington State Park. Washington State Park is […]
Shawnee National Forest – Illinois
I spent a couple days down in Shawnee National Forest exploring and getting back to nature. It had been almost […]
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site – Illinois
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic site in Lerna, Illinois is just 8 miles south of Charleston, Illinois and about […]
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park – Missouri
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park is located about and hour and a half south of St. Louis in the heart […]
Mammoth Cave National Park – Kentucky
For a weekend get-a-way, we headed to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky! My twin brother lives in Nashville, Tennessee […]
Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve – Illinois
Nestled among the rolling farm fields of southern Illinois, is a hidden gem. Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve is absolutely […]
Johnson Shut-Ins State Park – Missouri
It was supposed to be a beautiful day with a high of 73 degrees and a spot shower, so my […]
Hawaii – Day 7
Our last day on the island was our birthday! I can’t believe we were celebrating our 30th birthday on a […]
Hawaii – Day 6
We woke up early on our second to last day in Hawaii. Our goal today was to drive to the […]
Hawaii – Day 5
On our fifth day on the Big Island, I scheduled a snorkeling tour for my mom, brother and myself. I […]
Hawaii – Day 4
We woke up to another beautiful morning in Hawaii. For the first part of the morning, we headed over to […]
Hawaii – Day 3
One of the reasons we chose to visit the Big Island is because it is home to the Volcanoes National […]
Hawaii – Day 2
On our second day in Hawaii, we headed north to the Pololu Valley Lookout which is part of the Kohala […]
Hawaii – Day 1
To celebrate my brother and I’s 30th birthday this year, my parents decided to take a family trip to Hawaii! […]
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge – Illinois
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge is located south of Springfield, Illinois about an hour from St. Louis, Missouri. This historic, red […]
Dillard Mill State Historic Site – Missouri
Dillard Mill is located south of Steelville, Missouri about 2.25 hours southwest of St. Louis in the heart of the […]
Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve – Illinois
Fults Hill Prairie Nature Preserve is located just northwest of Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois along Bluff Road about 45 minutes […]
Bluffview Trail – Missouri
My friend and I wanted to get out and take a hike, but didn’t want to drive too far. I […]
Fox Ridge State Park – Illinois
Fox Ridge State Park is just south of Charleston, Illinois about two hours from St. Louis, Missouri. The State of […]
Hidden Springs State Forest – Illinois
After visiting the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site in Lerna, Illinois, we headed across the backroads of Illinois to […]
Jackson Truss Covered Bridge – Illinois
The Jackson Truss Covered Bridge is located just west of the small town of Greenup, Illinois which is about 2 […]
Hickory Canyon Natural Area – Missouri
Hickory Canyon is an hour and a half away from St. Louis which when combined with the trail at Pickle […]
Maramec Spring Park – Missouri
Maramec Spring Park is located just outside of St. James, Missouri which is about 2 hours southwest of St. Louis. […]
Planned Spontaneity 