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 …
Hiking
Backpacking Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park is one of the least visited National Parks, with the highest re-visit rate. It takes quite some effort to get to Isle Royale National Park, but once you’ve been, you’ll want to come back! Set 18 miles from the Lake Superior shoreline of Minnesota, it’s not an easy park to access …
Colorado Hot Springs: Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
One of my favorite things about Colorado is the abundance of hot springs and hot springs resorts. Our summer vacation usually included a stop at Glenwood Hot Springs and even a few secret spots along the Crystal River. Now that I continue to visit Colorado often, I make it a point to check out new …


