Tour the world’s largest cave with 426 miles of passageways and marvel at the Frozen Niagara at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.
Browsing Category Midwest Explorers
See a Louisville Slugger Made and Fossil Hunt
Visit Louisville, KY to search for fossils at Falls of the Ohio State Park or learn about bat construction at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
Kansas City: Fun at Science City at Union Station
Science City in Kansas City boasts over 300 interactive exhibits and has been named one of the top 25 science centers in the country. It consists of 92,000 square feet and is located in Kansas…
Exploring Fort Osage
Near Kansas City, Missouri, Fort Osage was constructed in the early 1800s under the direction of explorer General William Clark to protect U.S. pioneers. Established in 1808 as a military outpost in the newly acquired…
Meramec Caverns: A Hike Underground
Walk into a hideout used by the notorious Jesse James bank robber and find huge multi-colored stalactites and stalagmites at Meramec Caverns. On a cold and rainy autumn day, my son and I went underground…
Have Fun in Decatur at the Zoo
A day at Decatur, Ill., Scovill Zoo includes seeing hundreds of animals, riding a train, and spinning around a carousel. My son Andrew enjoyed his time at the zoo which included seeing the animals and…
Devonian Fossil Gorge Hike
Gorge area view
Touring the Battle of Athens State Historic Site
A walk through history as you tour mill ruins, historic homes, and a battleground at the Battle of Athens State Historic Site. The site is located about three hours north of St. Louis near the…
Columbus Junction Swinging Bridge Hike
In Columbus Junction, Iowa, you can walk along a swinging bridge that is 262 feet above a dark ravine shrouded in a jungle-like forest. This was a roadside stop we made on a trip to…
Summer Fun at the YMCA Trout Lodge
A weekend at the YMCA Trout Lodge in the Ozarks includes my son riding a pony, swishing down a waterslide, and making a tie-die shirt. YMCA Trout Lodge is about two hours south of St….
