While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest in October, we took a drive to Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area near Simpson, […]
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Meramec Conservation Area – Missouri
My friend was camping at Meramec State Park near Sullivan, Missouri so I headed down to spend some time with […]
Bell Smith Springs – Illinois
Bell Smith Springs is an extraordinary area located deep in the Shawnee National Forest. I recommend parking at the main […]
Panther Den Wilderness – Illinois
While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest, we decided to check out Panther Den Wilderness. This area is actually not […]
Trigg Observation Tower – Illinois
While staying in the Shawnee National Forest, we visited the Trigg Observation Tower near Simpson, Illinois. The fire tower was […]
Cedars of Lebanon State Park – Tennessee
While visiting my friend Amy in Tennessee, we took a trip to explore Cedars of Lebanon State Park. This park […]
Rock Cut State Park – Illinois
In mid-September, I took a trip to Rock Cut State Park. Rock Cut State Park is located near the Illinois/Wisconsin […]
Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area – Tennessee
I spent a few days in September visiting my friend in Tennessee. One day, we took a drive to Stillhouse […]
Portland Arch Preserve – Indiana
While my brother was home for the summer, we took a couple day trips to check out a few places […]
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve – Indiana
Over the summer, we took a road trip to Indiana for a concert. I am always up for a road […]
Pinnacles Youth Park – Missouri
Pinnacles Youth Park is located just north of Columbia, Missouri on Highway 63. I used to drive pass the small […]
Starved Rock State Park – Illinois
Starved Rock State Park near Utica, Illinois was the state park that started my love for hiking. I honestly had […]
Arlington Wetlands – Illinois
Not far from where I live, is a little place called Arlington Wetlands. I honestly had no idea this place […]
Emmenegger Nature Park – Missouri
Emmenegger Nature Park and the Possum Woods Conservation Area are located in Kirkwood, Missouri. While these areas are adjacent to […]
Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve – Missouri
My friend and I recently checked out Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve near High Ridge, Missouri. It is a smaller area, […]
Ha Ha Tonka State Park – Missouri
One of my favorite Missouri State Parks! Have you been here?
Shoal Creek Nature Preserve – Illinois
We were heading back from Springfield, Illinois and decided to squeeze in a quick hike at the Henry Eilers Shoal […]
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve – Kentucky
While exploring around Louisville, Kentucky, I came across Saunders Springs Nature Preserve near Radcliff, Kentucky. I was not really sure […]
Clifty Falls State Park – Indiana
Several years ago, I visited Clifty Falls State Park in southern Indiana and I was amazed! It was some of […]
Fairmount Falls – Kentucky
Fairmount Falls is located southeast of Louisville, Kentucky. What makes this park unique is that only three vehicles are allowed […]
Buttermilk Falls – Kentucky
Our first stop on our way to Louisville, Kentucky was at the trailhead for Buttermilk Falls in Brandenburg, Kentucky. To […]
Tioga Falls – Kentucky
While visiting Louisville, Kentucky, we drove south to visit Tioga Falls. This is a stunning, tiered waterfall! Be sure to check it out!
Henry Horton State Park – Tennessee
Henry Horton State Park is a quiet state park located about an hour directly south of Nashville, Tennessee in Chapel […]
Ledges State Park – Iowa
While visiting my twin brother in Grinnell, Iowa, we took a drive to Ledges State Park. This park is located […]
Bohm Woods Nature Preserve – Illinois
Bohm Woods Nature Preserve is a peaceful trail located in Edwardsville, Illinois and is very close to Southern Illinois University […]
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