A bubbly waterfall and a monument to the Underground Railroad were found at the Olin Nature Preserve.
Dad Hikes: Olin Nature Preserve
Dad Hikes: Hiking Gone Wrong at Cuivre River State Park
My first thought on doing Lone Spring Trail at Cuivre State Park should be renamed “Lost Springs Trail” since I spent some of the time not finding the trail. This was an adventurous hike with a lot of lessons learned.
First Day of Kindergarten
Andrew’s first day of kindergarten seemed to be easier for him than me since he was excited about it where I was a bit sad and uncertain about this big change in his life. First Assignment His teacher had an assignment for him to help the class to get to know each other. He was to fill a small paper bag with items that are…
Dad Hikes: Millstream Gardens
Majestic pines, huge rock boulders creating shut-ins, and rapids greet you at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area.
Dad Hikes: Silver Mines
A mineshaft and a cascading river rushing through the remains of a stone cut dam are what awaits you at Silver Mines Recreation Area.
Dad Hikes: Sunflowers and Ferry Rides
Our adventure included fields of golden sunflowers and a Mississippi River ferry ride.
Gay Dad Shares Magical Drawings on Instagram
Fellow gay dad Kyle Cummings draws dinosaurs, spaceships, and magical places with a kid-at-heart glee that he shares on Instagram.
Horseshoe Lake State Park Hike
Walking among the green stalks of a cornfield and admiring the lakeside flowers were part of our adventure on Walker’s Island at Horseshoe Lake State Park.
Dad Hikes: Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park with its huge gray boulders and splashing water slide like rapids is a hiking and swimming destination.
Children’s Fantasy Series Has Gay Characters
Hans M. Hirschi talks about his book series and the gay characters in the fantasy universe he created.
