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…
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Starved Rock State Park: Hiking French Canyon
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…
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…
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…
Gazing at the Blue Waters of Round Spring
An aqua blue spring with crystal clear water flows into the nearby Current River. Round Spring was my destination in Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit
Take in the views of eroded canyons and see prairie dogs and wild stallions at Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit.
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. All You Should Know Before Hiking at Matthiessen State Park History of Matthiessen State…
Feeding Trout at Maramec Spring Park
Exploring a clear flowing spring, a trout hatchery, and a former ironworks is a day of fun at Maramec Spring Park. Trout Farm at Maramec Spring Parking near the fish hatchery we went first to…
Find Bluffs and Waterfalls at Glassberg Conservation Area
Wet weather waterfalls and bluff-top views above the Meramec River are found at Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area. Parking At Glassberg Conservation Area A small gravel lot for the conservation area is on…
Finding a Horse Jumping Course in Queeny Park
While exploring Queeny Park, I discovered horses jumping obstacles across hilly terrain, as well as shoreline walks near tranquil ponds. Up on the Hill I turned into the park off Weidman Road and then made…
