Illinois is a very long state – about 9 hours from top to tip. When choosing an outdoor adventure destination, many Illinois travelers head west to the Rocky Mountains, or north to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, leaving Southern Illinois as a hidden gem of the Midwest. The heart of outdoor adventure in Southern Illinois …
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Where to Camp in Leadville, Colorado
When it comes to summer camping, Leadville, Co is one of my favorite destinations! Leadville is the highest city in the United States. At 10,200 feet, Leadville sits in a bowl surrounded by snowcapped peaks of the San Isabel National Forest and in the shadow of Colorado’s highest peak, Mt. Elbert. Aside from the late …
Kauai Itinerary: Four Days in Paradise!
When I finished my Utah guidebook, I celebrated with a girls’ trip to Kauai. This was my third trip to Kauai, which is pretty rare for a traveler with a travel bucket list that’s miles long. I loved Kauai so much on my first visit that I immediately booked a return trip for the following …


