In September, I met the Girl Camper Group at Clinton Lake Recreation Area in DeWitt, Illinois, which is just south […]
Tag Archive for ‘Scenic Overlook’
Shoals – Indiana
On my way to Spring Mill State Park, I traveled through Shoals, Indiana. There are a few points of interest […]
Winter Hiking – Illinois
One of my bucket list items has always been seeing a frozen waterfall. Well, this year I decided to go […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Natural Bridge State Resort Park – Kentucky
While exploring the Red River Gorge is eastern Kentucky, we spent a day at Natural Bridge Resort Park that sits […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trigg Observation Tower – Illinois
While staying in the Shawnee National Forest, we visited the Trigg Observation Tower near Simpson, Illinois. The fire tower was […]
Burgess Falls – Tennessee
Several years ago, I visited Burgess Falls State Park near Sparta, Tennessee. There is a trail that follows the Falling […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planned Spontaneity 