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 there’s also plenty more to do. You’ll find exciting rides, arcade games, bowling, mini-golf, go-karts, a relaxing spa, and lots of activities for both kids and adults. All You Should…
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 corn crops that failed. Hemp thrives on low-nutrient soil and grows tall, thick, and fast. Bonuses are that it is cheaper to grow and does not require chemical treatments. The…
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 Apple Farm is a smaller, family-oriented orchard that offers a different experience from some of the larger fall attractions around the St. Louis area. The main attraction is picking your…
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 of the hikes at Starved Rock State Park since the terrain is more level and there are fewer stairs. Overview For Ottawa and Kaskaskia Canyons and Council Overhang At the…
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: The Prince of Pierogi Chef Krzysztof Krol came to Door County in 2012 as a student and later opened his dumpling shop, bringing Polish food to the area. We tried…
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 former owner, M.J. Markham, who acquired the property in 1901 and operated a lumber mill at the site until the 1930s. Markham Springs Details History of the Fuchs Estate Rudolph…
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 who first visited this area in the 1600s. French Canyon Overview OUR TIME HERE Hiking to the Canyon You can hike from the Visitor’s Center or descend 150 stairs from…
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 20 miles east of Dayton and 50 miles west of Columbus Ohio and only about eight miles south of Springfield, Ohio from Interstate 70 on U.S. Highway 68. All You…
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 Door County. Hotel Stay: Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield We drove up from St. Louis and checked into the Embassy Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Brookfield. The hotel is big…
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 close to the trails, taking a dip in the large pool, eating at the restaurants, and having a place to relax after hiking. Starved Rock Lodge Stay Overview Hike To…
