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Exploring Illinois’ Lowest Point at Fort Defiance State Park

May 23, 2024 / America The Beautiful, Illinois, New Grand Chain, IL, United States, US MidWest

Exploring Illinois’ Lowest Point at Fort Defiance State Park Illinois May 2024 Geography, History, & Nature at Fort Defiance At the southernmost tip of Illinois lies the state’s lowest geographical point, sitting just 279 feet above sea level. Here, at Fort Defiance State Park, historically known as Camp Defiance, geography, history, and the natural environment […]

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Vintage Charm and Country Walks in Ellington, MO

May 22, 2024 / Ellington, MO, Missouri, United States, US MidWest

An Airbnb with Vintage Art! Missouri May 2024 A Whimsical Home in Ellington, MO 4.92 mi 2.15 mi 2.07 mi 0.15 mi 2.49 mi We had a blast exploring the Ozarks in Ellington, Missouri. Our charming basement apartment served as the perfect home base for our adventures in the area. The whimsical space, decorated with

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Hike Sam A. Baker State Park, MO

May 20, 2024 / Ellington, MO, Missouri, United States, US MidWest

A Hike in Missouri’s Oldest State Park Missouri May 2024 A Hike in Sam A. Baker State Park We hiked in Missouri’s Sam A. Baker State Park, one of the oldest in the state, established in 1926. Mudlick Mountain, a dominant peak within the park, is formed from some of the continent’s most ancient exposed

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Round Spring, Ozark NSR

May 19, 2024 / America The Beautiful, Ellington, MO, Missouri, United States, US MidWest

Round Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways Missouri May 2024 A Day at Round Spring May 19, 2024 4.40 mi 1:52:04 hrs 84 °F We ended our visit to the Missouri Ozark Mountains with a visit to Round Spring, part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Though not technically a state park anymore, it began as

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Big Spring, Ozark NSR

May 19, 2024 / America The Beautiful, Ellington, MO, Missouri, United States, US MidWest

Big Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways Missouri May 2024 Big Spring, a Natural Wonder! Big Spring is a giant spring with cool, 58°F water constantly bubbling from the base of a bluff. While the exact depth is unclear, it’s undeniably massive. Big Spring is Missouri’s largest Spring and a candidate for the third-largest title in

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Clearwater Dam and Black River Nature Trail

May 18, 2024 / Ellington, MO, Missouri, United States, US MidWest

Clearwater Dam and Black River Nature Trail Missouri May 2024 Clearwater Dam and Black River Nature Trail May 18, 2024 2.42 mi 0:55:32 hrs 81 °F We couldn’t have asked for a better day to soak up the views of majestic Clearwater Lake and hike the Black River Nature Trail. The Clearwater Dam on the

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Hiking the The Blue Spring Trail, Ozark NSR

May 17, 2024 / America The Beautiful, Ellington, MO, Missouri, United States, US MidWest

Hiking the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Missouri May 2024 Cicadas, Springs, and Serenity So we landed in Ellington, Missouri. It’s beautiful here, but not exactly quiet! Millions of cicadas emerged. They do this periodically, every 13 or 17 years, depending on the species. This is a fascinating natural phenomenon to experience, especially since these loud

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A Relaxing Week in Hot Springs, AR

May 15, 2024 / Arkansas, Hot Springs, AR, United States, US SouthEast

A Relaxing Week in Hot Springs Arkansas May 2024 Hikes, History, and a Huge Sigh of Relief May 9, 2024 4.08 mi 1:37:22 hrs 84 °F Our stay in Hot Springs was fantastic, thanks to our exceptional location in the Historic District. Being a short walk from Bathhouse Row and the West Mountain trailhead made

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Other Highlights in Little Rock, AR

May 14, 2024 / Arkansas, Hot Springs, AR, United States, US SouthEast

Other Highlights in Little Rock, AR Arkansas May 2024 A Promise Kept to Little Rock In 2017, my husband and I visited Little Rock for the first time. We were driving from San Antonio, TX, to Stevens Point, WI, for our youngest son’s graduation, and we ended up camping across the river in North Little

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Hot Springs National Park- Day 3

May 12, 2024 / America The Beautiful, Arkansas, Hot Springs, AR, United States, US SouthEast

Hot Springs National Park – Day 3 Arkansas May 2024 Shades and Shadows on West Mountain It was a warm day as we made our way back along the steep Mountain Top Trail to the West Mountain Trail. The trees offered some protection from the sun, providing shade. The highlight of this hike was reaching

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