French Canyon at Starved Rock State Park features towering 45-foot canyon walls and is the first canyon you’ll reach when hiking from the Visitor Center parking lot. The canyon was named after the French explorers…
Date Archives September 2026
Things to Do in Yellow Springs, Ohio: Hiking, Waterfalls, and Family Fun
A natural spring, a grotto, a quaint hotel, and a dairy with miniature golf was all part of our adventure in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It is located between Dayton, Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. It is…
Brewers to Packers: A Wisconsin Sports Adventure
Catch a Brewers game in Milwaukee, then road-trip to iconic Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers! We packed a Wisconsin getaway with Wisconsin Dells fun, a Brewers game, and a charming night in…
Staying at Starved Rock Lodge and First Hike
Our family spent a night at Starved Rock Lodge, then walked to watch a bright orange sunset over the Illinois River bluffs. Staying the night at the lodge at Starved Rock State Park means being…
Tulsa’s Gathering Place: One of America’s Best Parks for Families
Explore the Gathering Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a massive adventure playground where you could spend a full day. It has climbing structures, towers, 120 feet of suspension bridges, and a water play area with a…
