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Borrego Trail

Thursday,May 5,2012

| By: Carol Carnicom

May 5, 2012 –I crawl out of bed as the sunlight reaches the top of the far ridge. It is quite chilly, but we decide to forego a morning campfire, since we will be hiking after breakfast. We eat our breakfast - granola, a smoothie, and hot tea- as we sit on boulders in the sunshine.

Yesterday afternoon Clifford and I backpacked in on the Borrego Trail to camp at the same spot we camped when we came up here in September. We had intended to backpack to Stewart Lake in the Pecos Wilderness, but found out just before we left that that there was most likely snow on the trail – over 3 feet just a couple of weeks ago and it has...Read More

Tunnel Hill State Trail, Illinois

Thursday,April 4,2012

| By: Becky Davenport

45 miles of biking paradise! Tunnel Hill State Trail stretches 45 miles between Harrisburg to Karnak Illinois. This area provides bikers with a safe, scenic, and historic place to ride.

Once occupied and traveled by the railroad, in 1991 the State of Illinois was given right-of-away between Harrisburg and Karnak and developed the trail. Crushed limestone and gravel cover the trails, and provide a smooth ride through the beautiful scenic Shawnee National Forest.

As a mom safety is always my concern, I feel outdoor recreation should be safe for all ages, this is why I fell...Read More

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, Puxico, MO

Thursday,March 3,2012

| By: Becky Davenport

Missouri’s swampland in Mingo National Wildlife Refuge makes the perfect afternoon adventure.

Mingo established in 1944 as a resting and wintering area for migratory waterfowls draws nearly a 100,000 visitors a year and why? Because it is absolutely beautiful year round.

My favorite activity at Mingo is taking an afternoon stroll through the well-designed boardwalks, but there is so much to do and so many things to do. Wildlife hides out in the well-protected area, unusual plants grow here, and it is unique year around. Mingo should be on the top 10 list of best places to catch unique photos in the world.

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Elephant Rocks State Park.....Natures Jungle Gym

Tuesday,March 3,2012

| By: Becky Davenport

Take a climb along Missouri’s Elephant rocks; Nature’s jungle gym, hidden away in Missouri.

The 7.5-acre Elephant Rock natural area may be small compared to many Missouri State Parks, but you will find much to do while there. The giant red granite boulders make the perfect playground for kids of all ages! Scramble, jump, climb to the top, squeeze between the smallest crack, and hear your echo from the top of the mountain. A perfect photo backdrop, an outdoor jungle gym for children of all ages, and a trail specifically designed for people with visual or physical disabilities.

I can tell you all the specifics about Elephant Rocks State Park,...Read More

The Happy Hiker

Thursday,March 3,2012

| By: iceyt1981

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