Cape Girardeau, MO, A Mix of French, Spanish & English Illinois May 2024 The Crossroads of the Past Cape Girardeau started as a temporary trading post by French soldier Jean Baptiste de Girardot in 1733. It became a permanent settlement in 1793. Following the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, the town quickly grew into a vital economic […]
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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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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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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 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 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 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 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 Brief Visit to Kearney, Missouri Missouri A Quick Stop in Kearney What do you do when you have time to kill before driving another few hundred miles and checking into the Airbnb in the Ozarks? We had already seen the historic downtown marker, so we decided to visit the historic downtown of Kearney. The
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Flying to the States Again South Dakota A Long Day of Traveling Friday, September 30, 2022, we left home just before 7 am, taking the bus to Schiphol. Just two hours later, we sat at the gate. We boarded on time, but then we had to wait 2.5 hours before taking off due to a
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