I recently met my friend in Paducah, Kentucky and we visited Mantle Rock Preserve near Smithland, Kentucky. No dogs are […]
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Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area – Illinois
While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest in October, we took a drive to Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area near Simpson, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cedar Falls – Illinois
On Good Friday, we took a drive down to Southern Illinois to hike the grounds of Camp Ondessonk. You can […]
Camp Ondessonk – Illinois
Camp Ondessonk is a Catholic church camp located in Southern Illinois on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. While […]
Emmenegger Nature Park – Missouri
Emmenegger Nature Park and the Possum Woods Conservation Area are located in Kirkwood, Missouri. While these areas are adjacent to […]
Ha Ha Tonka State Park – Missouri
One of my favorite Missouri State Parks! Have you been here?
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 […]
Pickle Springs Natural Area – Missouri
Longest winter ever. Check. Cabin fever. Check. It was time to get outside! Nicole and I decided to check out […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
Garden of the Gods National Recreation Area is one of Illinois’ most unique geological features. Located in the heart of […]
Rim Rock Trail – Illinois
Located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest is the Rim Rock National Recreation Trail. This trail is sometimes […]
Hemlock Cliffs – Indiana
Hemlock Cliffs National Scenic Trail is located in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest near English, Indiana. This is […]
Clifty Creek Natural Area – Missouri
I couldn’t pass up a a chance to get outside and go hiking when the temperature was forecast to reach […]
Rock Island State Park – Tennesee
While visiting my brother in Nashville for a long weekend, we set out to visit a couple state parks. We […]
Cummins Falls State Park -Tennessee
Cummins Falls State Park is located near Cookeville, Tennessee, about an hour and a half east of Nashville. This rugged […]
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 […]
Shawnee National Forest – Illinois
I spent a couple days down in Shawnee National Forest exploring and getting back to nature. It had been almost […]
Planned Spontaneity 