Enter the world of illusions and be amazed at the Museum of Illusions St. Louis, located at the City Foundry. The museum allows you to experience unique rooms where you are not always sure what you see or where you are. 3-D Fun We entered the museum and came to the area where my son could make a 3-D image of himself with a third…
Awe-inspiring sandstone cliffs that form different shapes with views of the surrounding Shawnee Hills are what you will find at Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois. Driving In Heading into the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area you can see the high cliffs along the drive. After parking, we headed to the Observation Trail. Observation Trail This is a quarter-mile interpretive trail that leads…
Hike to Wisconsin’s highest point, Timm’s Hill, at 1,951 feet, and climb a 50-foot wooden tower for breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The 0.4-mile hike is out-and-back on a natural surface with 98 feet of elevation gain on a natural surface. (We stopped here heading back from our trip to explore part of the North Shore in Minnesota and the Apostle…
Our one-day adventure to the Apostle Islands included finding a waterfall, relaxing on a beach, and seeing the sea caves. (This was our second day on our trip to explore part of the North Shore in Minnesota and the Apostle Islands.) We set out in the morning for our drive from Duluth, Minnesota, to Bayfield, Wisconsin, for our boat trip to see the Apostle Islands….
Walking along a clear stream to waterfalls and going up into the cliffs to see a cave are some of the natural treasures at Ferne Clyffe State Park. The park has a large number of trails to explore. Big Rocky Hollow Trail This is a .75-mile natural surface trail that is mostly flat. Although, be prepared for some small brook crossings along the way. The…
Black sand, pebble beaches, and cliffside views were part of our second day along the North Shore of Lake Superior. (This was part of our trip to explore part of the North Shore in Minnesota and the Apostle Islands.) BLACK SAND BEACH The Black Beach Inn is, of course, not far from the Black Sand Beach. We drove to the right of the hotel along…
As we headed to the North Shore of Lake Superior to spend the night, we saw spectacular waterfalls, rapids, and a cliffside lighthouse. (This was our second day on our trip to explore part of the North Shore in Minnesota and the Apostle Islands.) Leaving Minneapolis, we stopped at two state parks before reaching the North Shore of Lake Superior. BANNING STATE PARK First, we…
The Gulf is a massive sinkhole created by a collapsed cave found in Mark Twain National Forest about 33 miles north of Poplar Bluff. It is an amazing sight to see and worth the stop if you are in the area visiting Clearwater Lake, Lon Sanders Canyon, or staying the night at Markham Springs Campground, which I will talk about in a future blog post….
Find a canyon with waterfalls, cascades, and pools combine to give delight to hikers at Matthiessen State Park near Oglesby, Il. History of Matthiessen State Park Frederick William Matthiessen purchased the land at the end of the 19th century to develop it into a privately-owned park. About 50 employees constructed trails, bridges stairways, and dams. After his death, the park was donated to the State…
Seeing the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture highlights a visit to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. The sculpture garden has over 40 works from the Walker Art Center’s collections. (This was our first stop on our family trip to explore part of the North Shore in Minnesota and the Apostle Islands.) East Side Walk We first checked out the Spoonbridge and Cherry created by Claes Oldenburg…
