Located in the heart of Shawnee National Forest is a hidden gem called Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area. It is […]
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McCormick’s Creek State Park – Indiana
We visited McCormick’s Creek State Park in September 2011 and it was another great example of Indiana’s state parks. McCormick’s […]
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park & Graham Cave State Park – Missouri
Well my husband was on vacation this week so we decided to take a drive yesterday and get some hiking […]
Savage Gulf State Natural Area – Tennessee
One of the things that is really neat about the Savage Gulf State Natural Area is that you can hike […]
Fiery Gizzard – Tennessee
Fiery Gizzard Trail is called some of the best hiking in the state of Tennessee. The 12.5 mile trail begins […]
Foster Falls – Tennessee
Foster Falls is a beautiful waterfall located within the Foster Falls Small Wild Area. The parking for the trail head […]
Burgess Falls – Tennessee
After visiting Rock Island State Park, I drove about a half hour to Burgess Falls State Park. Burgess Falls is […]
Rock Island State Park – Tennessee
While we were exploring Tennessee last summer, we visited Rock Island State Park. We often use the Oh, Ranger app […]
Sewanee Natural Bridge – Tennessee
If you are in the area, the Sewanee Natural Bridge is a nice hike. A few stairs lead down to […]
Buggytop Cave – Tennessee
Buggytop Cave is located in the Carter Natural Area just outside of Sewanee, Tennessee. It is a 2.5 mile out […]
Giant City State Park – Illinois
Nestled in the heart of Shawnee National Forest is the ever popular Giant City State Park. The park has several […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
Garden of the Gods is one of Illinois best natural wonders. It is located in the heart of the Shawnee […]
Ferne Clyffe State Park – Illinois
While exploring the Shawnee National Forest, we stopped at Ferne Clyffe State Park near Goreville, Illinois. We did not have […]
Turkey Run State Park – Indiana
Turkey Run State Park is a must visit for anyone. The park has lots of amenities including a lodge, cabins, […]
Shades State Park – Indiana
Shades State Park in Waveland, Indiana is an amazing park located along Sugar Creek. I almost think it is some […]
Elephant Rocks State Park – Missouri
I will be honest with you, Elephant Rocks State Park is a park that blows my mind. The park features […]
Cloudland Canyon State Park – Georgia
After visiting Rock City, we headed toward Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. We were intrigued by the […]
Petit Jean State Park – Arkansas
This is one of Arkansas’ most popular parks for a good reason. It is beautiful. The park is located outside […]
Kankakee River State Park – Illinois
Kankakee River State Park is about an hour south of Chicago located in Bourbonnaise, Illinois. We camped here when we […]
St. Francois State Park – Missouri
St. Francis State Park is about about an hour from St. Louis and nestled in the Coonville Creek Wild Area. […]
Starved Rock State Park – Illinois
So this is the park that started it all, our love for hiking. I was watching TV one night and […]
Buffalo Rock State Park – Illinois
If you are looking for a hike near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks, then Buffalo Rock State Park is […]
Matthiessen State Park – Illinois
When we went to Starved Rock State Park the first time, our cabin was not ready yet so we decided […]
Little Grand Canyon – Illinois
This is a truly unique hiking experience. The trail is located about 10 minute south of Murphysboro, Illinois. We hiked the […]
Central Arkansas – Random Places to Visit
Towards the end of April 2013, we headed out to explore Arkansas. I was super excited since it had been […]
Planned Spontaneity 