Hiking into Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons at Starved Rock State Park we found two waterfalls and Council Overhang cave. This area was easier than many of the hikes at Starved Rock State Park since the…
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Starved Rock State Park: Hiking French Canyon
French Canyon has walls that are 45 feet tall and is the first canyon you come to from the Visitor’s Center parking lot. It was named after the French explorers who first visited this area…
Staying at Starved Rock Lodge and First Hike
Our family spent a night at Starved Rock Lodge and then took a walk to see bright orange sundown over the Illinois River bluffs. Staying the night at the lodge at Starved Rock State Park…
A 3 Day Adventure in Wisconsin Dells
Take a scenic boat road to see the Wisconsin Dells and brave the tidal wave at Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park. These were the top activities we did when we visited the Wisconsin Dells…
Explore Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky
Tour the world’s largest cave with 426 miles of passageways and marvel at the Frozen Niagara at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.
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…
