Alum Cove and (some of?) Sam’s Throne
Alum Cove was probably my favorite hike of those we did in the Ozarks. The natural bridge is something like 125 feet long – an impressive span – and 30 feet wide. We… Continue reading
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Hawksbill Crag and Glory Hole Falls
After leaving Petit Jean State Park we continued north into the heart of the Ozarks. We started our journey at the iconic Hawksbill Crag Trail (also known as Whitaker Point) which features one… Continue reading
Petit Jean State Park, Part 2: Cedar Falls and Seven Hollows Trails
We started our second full day at Petit Jean State Park with a hike to Cedar Falls, a 95-foot waterfall in the canyon below Petit Mountain. Though it’s a short hike, the elevation… Continue reading
Petit John State Park, Part 1: Lake Bailey, Turtle Rocks, Rock House Cave, and Mountain Overlooks
The first thing I did once we had decided we were going to the Ozark Mountains was start searching my friend Paige’s blog, fortheloveofwanderlust.com. Paige and her husband Matt are avid adventurers and… Continue reading
Louisiana Lowlands
Louisiana is undoubtedly a unique place; the Acadian, French, Native, and Western African influences on culture, food, and architecture combined with the distinctive coastal marshes and swamps that dominate the delta make the… Continue reading
R&R: From German Beers to the Beach
We left on our winter RV trip the second week of February, making a beeline south to Fredericksburg, Texas. Situated in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg was settled by German immigrants in the… Continue reading
Another Winter Dog
I don’t think we had our first snow until the end of December but it was definitely feeling like winter at least a few weeks before that. Allie seemed to thrive in the… Continue reading
The Most Wonderful Time of Year
Though my previous post was an ode to the yellow glow of aspen leaves I do really love those colorful oak and maples as well. In fact, I love almost everything about the… Continue reading
Aspen Hunting, Fall 2021 Edition
Each year I eagerly look forward to the leaves changing, specifically those of the aspen tree. While I really do love the multi-colored maples and oaks, it’s the glow of the aspen leaves… Continue reading
Allie
I didn’t expect that we’d adopt another dog so quickly after losing Abby but Tom had visited the shelter and asked me to go as well. I initially balked but ultimately decided to… Continue reading