Summer Adventure to Line Creek Double Falls in Kansas City, Missouri

 

Our adventure along Line Creek Trail wound us through the woodlands providing a launching point to a peaceful Kansas City area hike. For much of its length, Line Creek Trail hugs Line Creek inviting beautiful views and an opportunity to explore Line Creek Double Falls!

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Rolling Woodland Trails and a Waterfall Delight at Parkville Nature Sanctuary in Parkville, Missouri

 

Following Parkville Nature Sanctuary's rocky hiking trails, we found ourselves winding through a beautiful and dense forest with ravine and waterfall views on our latest road trip. The Kansas City area preserve enchanted us with nature discoveries allowing us to unwind after a day of exploring.

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A Rocky Hike and Visit to Lakeside Nature Center at Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri

 

We originally visited Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri intent on exploring the rocky hiking trails. However, upon visiting Lakeside Nature Center, we discovered how vital the preserve's nature center is to wildlife rehabilitation and nature learning. The combination of hiking trails through a rocky landscape and the nature center crafted the perfect afternoon for us.

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Learning Cape Girardeau History Following the Mississippi River Tales Mural

 

Mississippi River Tales Mural Unfolds Cape Girardeau, Missouri History with 24 Brilliant Panels

A long weekend adventure in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri area offered us an opportunity to explore the Mississippi River Tales Mural and learn more about regional history. The brilliant 24-panel mural lays out significant elements from Cape Girardeau history right along the city's flood wall.

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Ste. Genevieve National Historic Park: Walking French Colonial Streets in Missouri

 

Admiring Unique French Colonial Architecture in Ste. Geneviève, Missouri

Clustered in charming Sainte Geneviève, Missouri visitors discover a cache of distinctive French colonial structures. Ste. Geneviève, Missouri is the oldest European settlement west of the Mississippi established by French Canadians in 1750. French colonial structures in Ste. Geneviève represent rare examples of this type of architecture establishing their significance in our historical record. In 2020, Ste. Geneviève National Historic Park was created to signify and preserve this important part of our history.

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Hiking Up in the Clouds and Along Rambling Pickle Creek at Hawn State Park in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri

 Rambling Along Pickle Creek and Hiking Up on the Bluffs at Hawn State Park

Recent wanders brought us to the rocky, shortleaf pine covered landscape of Hawn State Park in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri. We hiked along a couple of the trails within the preserve and immediately basked in the gifts of nature.

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An Evening with the Animals at Grant's Farm in Missouri

We visited Grant's Farm often when we lived in the St. Louis area. We loved riding on the tram through the Deer Park where we delighted in splendid views of animals roaming freely. Often, you will see multiple types of animals in close proximity nibbling on grass or drinking water. A wonderful way to escape!

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Unique Holiday Events in the Midwest

The next two months will certainly be a bit of a blur as we celebrate good tidings and savor those special moments that only happen during the holidays. Before we get all wrapped up in the revelry, I have gathered some unique holiday celebrations in the Midwest with the help of some of my favorite travel gurus. If you are planning something different, here are events that top our lists. Please add your favorites in comments. We all love to add a new holiday celebration to our traditions!

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Picture Perfect St. Charles, Missouri {A Charming Stroll Through an Old French Town}

When you walk through historic St. Charles, Missouri, you will likely see a number of visitors taking pictures. You will see a range of cameras from iPhones to small digital cameras to more professional pieces. A quick glance around the town and you will see why so many are taking pictures. We happened to visit St. Charles on our way back to Chicago from New Orleans and I thought that I would share some pictures of this charming town.

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