In mid-November, my friend Amy and I met up in New Harmony, Indiana, which is just over the border from […]
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Madison County Transit Trails – Illinois
The Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails are an interconnected network of multi-use trails around Madison County, Illinois. There is currently […]
It’s Electric Neon Sign Park – Illinois
While talking with a fellow Girl Camper at our last outing, she told me about a new park in Granite […]
Clinton Lake Recreation Area – Illinois
In September, I met the Girl Camper Group at Clinton Lake Recreation Area in DeWitt, Illinois, which is just south […]
Blue River – Indiana
I recently bought a kayak and wanted to try it out! I met my friend Amy in Milltown, Indiana, which […]
Fort Knox II – Indiana
While traveling to Spring Mill State Park, I crossed the Illinois/Indiana state line in Vincennes, Indiana. I always like to […]
Shoals – Indiana
On my way to Spring Mill State Park, I traveled through Shoals, Indiana. There are a few points of interest […]
Spring Mill State Park – Indiana
I had previously been to Spring Mill State Park about 10 years ago and decided to go back. Indiana state […]
Graue Mill & Fullersburg Woods – Illinois
While traveling north to Illinois Beach State Park, I decided to break up the drive and stop just west of […]
Moraine View State Recreation Area – Illinois
Moraine View State Recreation Area is located just east of Bloomington, Illinois, about two and a half hours from St. […]
Roaring Run Day Use Area – Virginia
In November, I took a trip to Virginia to visit my twin brother. His dog, Adlai, had his fourth birthday […]
Natural Bridge State Park – Virginia
While visiting my brother in Virginia, we took a trip to Natural Bridge State Park which is 20 minutes south […]
Chain of Rocks Bridge – Missouri
We had previously walked the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge that crosses the Mississippi River just north of St. Louis […]
Henry Lay Sculpture Park – Missouri
My brother was home for the summer as he was preparing to move to Virginia and we decided to take […]
Hannibal – Missouri
We spent a weekend exploring Hannibal, Missouri. Hannibal is located north of St. Louis along the Mississippi River. Hannibal is […]
Saltpeter Cave Trail – Illinois
I love the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. It just has so much to offer. I decided to check […]
Bennett Spring State Park – Missouri
Located near Lebanon, Missouri, Bennett Spring State Park is stunning. Fisherman from all over flock to fish the clear, cold […]
Storment Hauss Nature Preserve – Illinois
Each winter between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the Heartlands Conservancy puts on the Jingle Hike where you visit local parks […]
Matthiessen State Park – Illinois
Matthiessen State Park is a hidden wonder nestled among the rolling farm fields of Northern Illinois. It is often overlooked by […]
Russell Cave National Monument – Alabama
Russell Cave National Monument is located near Bridgeport, Alabama which is not far from Chattanooga, Tennessee. During JFK’s presidency in […]
Cache River – Illinois
The Cache River State Natural Area spans a pretty large portion of Southern Illinois. This area is very unique and […]
Rock Bridge & Creation Falls – Kentucky
We took one more day trip while we were visiting the Red River Gorge in Kentucky. We hiked the Rock […]
Red River Gorge: Auto Tour – Kentucky
The Red River Gorge is located in East Central Kentucky and lies within the Daniel Boone National Forest. This area […]
Montauk State Park – Missouri
Established in 1926, Montauk State Park is a fisherman’s paradise. This park is located at the headwaters of the Current […]
Mantle Rock Preserve – Kentucky
I recently met my friend in Paducah, Kentucky and we visited Mantle Rock Preserve near Smithland, Kentucky. No dogs are […]
Planned Spontaneity 