As a child, what I looked forward to the most at Christmas was the magic of the Plaza Lights in Kansas City. (Plaza Lights will remain on through Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day!) It is an…
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Road Trip to a Top 50 Christmas Lights Display in Koekuk
Keokuk, Iowa’s “City of Christmas” lights display made the list of the Top 50 Christmas Light Displays in America. It contains over one million lights. Over 20,000 vehicles make it through the lights each year. We did find…
Where to See Christmas Lights at the Lake of the Ozarks
Santa, Rudolph, and lake-themed Christmas lights can be seen at numerous light displays during Christmas time at the Lake of the Ozarks. We checked out two drive-through Christmas lights while we were staying the night…
East Peoria’s Over-The-Top Festival of Lights
A Star Wars firefight and skiers jumping over your car are just some of the amazing light displays at the East Peoria Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights Electric Park comprises floats that begin…
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. This area was easier than many of the hikes at Starved Rock State Park since the…
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…
Hike Among Waterfalls at Matthiessen State Park
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…
Wilderness Resort Winter Waterpark Fun in Wisconsin Dells
Spanning 600 acres, Wilderness Resort is America’s Largest Waterpark Resort. During winter, you can enjoy three different water parks, one of which features an indoor wave pool. The resort features three lodging locations: The Wilderness…
Christmas Lights Road Trip: Lake of the Ozarks
Santa, Rudolph, and lake-themed Christmas lights can be seen at numerous light displays during Christmas time at the Lake of the Ozarks. We checked out two drive-through Christmas lights while we were staying the night…
Highest Point in Wisconsin Hike
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…
