Belk Park in Wood River offers an easy, scenic walk around the lake, with playgrounds and plenty to explore. The trail is a 1-mile paved path that’s mostly flat, with little elevation gain as it follows Belk Lake’s shoreline. DETAILS: At the Trailhead I parked on the far north side of the park, close to a picnic shelter and an orange-and-blue playground. From there, I…
If you’re looking for a family getaway packed with waterparks, scenic boat rides, outdoor adventures, and fun attractions, Wisconsin Dells is a destination worth adding to your travel list.
Looking for Halloween hikes near St. Louis? Discover 10 spooky Missouri adventures featuring caves, ghost towns, historic ruins, cemeteries, abandoned places and fascinating history.
Apple picking, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and even pig races are a few activities that you can do at Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm east of Belleville, Ill. Arriving at the Farm We parked in the gravel lot near the entrance road. I do this since it makes it easier to find the car when we leave. Next, we headed to the Ticket Booth. I…
Fall around St. Louis means apple orchards, pumpkin farms, corn mazes, and plenty of family adventures, and this guide to the best fall attractions near St. Louis will help you find places to enjoy the season.
Have you ever found a paw paw growing in the wild? I found one while exploring the outdoors and decided to give it a try. See what this unusual native fruit tastes like and learn what you should know before collecting and eating wild paw paws.
Relleke Pumpkin Patch in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, offers pumpkins, corn mazes, farm animals, rides and fall activities for the whole family.
Fall is one of my favorite times to go hiking around St. Louis. The cooler temperatures make it easier to spend time on the trail, while the changing leaves can transform familiar Missouri woods into something completely different.
Seeing buffalo and hiking out on a bluff that juts out towards the water was part of my time at Buffalo Rock State Park near Ottawa, Ill. After stopping here, we went into Ottawa and had lunch at a local brewery, and walked around the historic Washington Park with Abraham Lincoln connections. (This was our first stop on our trip to the Starved Rock State…
If you’re planning a family trip to Wisconsin Dells, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is a great place to fit your whole vacation in one spot. The resort is famous for its huge indoor waterpark, but there’s also plenty more to do. You’ll find exciting rides, arcade games, bowling, mini-golf, go-karts, a relaxing spa, and lots of activities for both kids and adults. All You Should…
