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.
Date Archives September 2026
A Relleke Pumpkin Patch of Fun
Relleke Pumpkin Patch in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, offers pumpkins, corn mazes, farm animals, rides and fall activities for the whole family.
5 Best Fall Hikes Near St. Louis for Autumn Colors
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.
Exploring Buffalo Rock State Park and Historic Ottawa
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…
Best Activities to Do at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells
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…
Walk through Hemp at the Great Godfrey Maze
The Great Godfrey Maze is usually done with corn, but this year it is filled with hemp, which makes this a whole new adventure. This is due to soil nutrient deficiency and several years of…
Apple Picking at Mills Apple Farm
We took Andrew to our local apple picking place, Mills Apple Farm and he had a blast finding the right apple, conducting a train and riding behind a tractor. Mills Apple Farm Details NOTE: Mills…
Starved Rock State Park: Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons and Council Overhang
Hiking into Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons at Starved Rock State Park we found two waterfalls and Council Overhang cave. hikes at Starved Rock State Park because the terrain is flatterThis area was easier than many…
One Night in Door County: The Best Things to Do on a Quick Getaway
Even though we only stayed one night in Door County, we managed to swim in Green Bay, check out the bluffs at Cliff Cave Park, and even get a bird’s-eye view from Eagle Point. Lunch:…
Markham Springs Recreation Area: Explore Springs, Hiking, and Ozark History
You can explore the many natural springs or stay the night at the five-bedroom stone house at Markham Springs Recreation Area in Mark Twain National Forest. The name of the recreation area comes from the…
