In mid-November, my friend Amy and I met up in New Harmony, Indiana, which is just over the border from […]
Tag Archive for ‘Hiking’
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Illinois Beach State Park – Illinois
In May, I met the Girl Camper group at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Illinois, which is north of […]
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 […]
Winter Hiking – Illinois
One of my bucket list items has always been seeing a frozen waterfall. Well, this year I decided to go […]
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 […]
Kankakee River State Park – Illinois
I had previously visited Kankakee River State Park a long time ago, but recently visited again over the summer with […]
The Forgotten Coast – Florida
We took a blended family vacation in October to Cape San Blas, Florida. It has been several years since I […]
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 […]
T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park – Florida
While vacationing in Cape San Blas, Florida, we decided to take a drive to the north end of the peninsula […]
Wadsworth Falls State Park – Connecticut
While in Connecticut for work, I took a quick trip to Wadsworth Falls State Park which is located just 20 […]
Penwood State Park – Connecticut
I was trying to make the most of my time in Connecticut since I had to travel there for work […]
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 […]
Switzerland
In May 2024, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Switzerland for work! I left on a Monday, we […]
Talcott Mountain State Park – Connecticut
Over the course of 2024, I have the opportunity with work to travel to Connecticut four times. My first trip […]
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 […]
Planned Spontaneity 