Hawn State Park & Pickle Springs Natural Area
Hawn State Park has been on our list of places to visit for quite some time. However, it has always proved to be about impossible to get camping reservations there. So, when the State Parks opened up their reservation system in 2020 to allow reservations for a year out, we jumped on the opportunity to finally get reservations at Hawn…
Hiking at Parkville Nature Sanctuary - Parkville, MO
The weather so far this year has been a little, let’s say… unpredictable. Mother Nature hasn’t seemed quite sure whether she wants winter to continue or spring to begin. Therefore, we have tried to take advantage of those times that lean toward the beginning of spring…
Natural Falls State Park - 2020 Vacation pt1
Natural Falls State Park has been on our list of places to visit for quite some time. We had seen several pictures and articles online, that showed the waterfall(s) in the park, and it looked amazing. We knew that since we were camping so close by, that we would have to make the trip there…
Jacomo Trail - Jackson Co. MO
We went out for a short hike with some of our #family. I believe the trail is simply named the Jacomo trail, and I will put some information below.
George Owens Nature Park - Independence, MO
We took advantage of an unseasonably warm day in February to check out the George Owens Nature Park. This park was recommended to us by a friend, and we had never hiked there, even though we live relatively close.
Unity Village Nature Trail
A look at the Carl L. Chinnery Nature Trail at Unity Village. This is currently one of the top rated trails in the Lee's Summit, MO area according to AllTrails.com.
Burr Oak Woods - Bethany Falls Trail
I went out after a recent snow to take a hike at Burr Oak Woods conservation area. After a few miscues, I found the trail I was looking for (Bethany Falls Trail).
James A Reed Memorial Wildlife Area - Lee's Summit, MO
I took advantage of the 50+ degree day in early January to take a hike at James A Reed Memorial Wildlife Area.
Tcha-To-Ga Nature Trail - Jackson County, MO
We took our grandson for a short hike on the Tcha-To-Ga trail in Fleming park, near Lake Jacomo.
Winterset Nature Area - Lee's Summit, MO
Quick video in Winterset Nature Area to try out some new gear.