This post was most recently updated on November 12th, 2018. Saint Louis can be the perfect little getaway, (as you already know if you have read our St. Louis Weekend Getaway). There are unique restaurants, interesting activities, and beautiful French inspired buildings and bridges throughout the city. You are sure to find something that interests you. On my recent trip […]
This post was most recently updated on January 17th, 2019. Airport stress is a very real thing, and for some people, it is so daunting that it holds them back from experiencing trips they long to take. We want all of our readers to be able to take every trip in their dreams, and that means learning to deal with […]
This post was most recently updated on October 23rd, 2017. Need some time away? Down in Southern Illinois, in Makanda, Illinois,  near Carbondale, there rests an incredible State Park with an astounding  4,000 acres. Lying within the Shawnee National Forest is Giant City State Park. This park is full of many different wild flowers and over 72 varieties of trees, which you learn about on […]
This post was most recently updated on October 2nd, 2018. I dream of many faraway places. I crave to smell the air of somewhere new, to run my hands along unfamiliar stone walls, to see a new skyline, to meet new people and experience other culture. Its an ache in my bones as alive as my heartbeat. Â Among the places […]
This post was most recently updated on September 25th, 2017. My Skydiving Adventure at Eagle Creek, in Oregon. “How did I come to throw myself out of a perfectly good airplane?” you ask.. Last July I was itching for some adventure. I had planned my second trip to visit my friend Reese, who lives on the Oregon coast. It was […]
This post was most recently updated on September 8th, 2018. Lets face it: Â sometimes work can be downright insane! Â Whether it is crazy long hours, working night shift, or getting stuck with a bunch of coworkers who don’t get along, it can really stress our nerves. Â We all know the negative effects of stress on our mental and physical health. […]
This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018. NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park Like every other US state, Hawaii has a number of State Parks that are centrally managed. Unlike other states, the parks in Hawaii are spread out between 5 different islands. The tiny island of Kauai boasts 9 different State Parks. NaPali Coast State Wilderness Park […]
This post was most recently updated on September 30th, 2018. Waimea Canyon, also known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. Part of the Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve. Waimea is approximately 14 miles long, one mile wide, and up to 3,600 ft deep, located on the western side of Kauai. Waimea is Hawaiian for “reddish water”, a reference […]
This post was most recently updated on June 1st, 2018. Kauai, Hawaii -Also known as the Garden Isle of the Hawaiian archipelago, for it is covered in lush tropics. The island of Kuaui is very small and crazy beautiful, with only one main road. Yet, this tiny island has a ton of things to see and do, besides just […]
This post was most recently updated on October 13th, 2018. Get Away from it All, at Turkey Run State Park! Getting away is not always about the lavish cross seas venture. Sometimes a day trip, or a weekend will do your soul just right. Sometimes something located in your very own backyard, such as state parks, are perfect. Within about an […]
