The Katy Trail is a 237-mile, rails-to-trails bike route crossing the state of Missouri. To be ready for this new adventure, we are training and documenting how we are accomplishing this new feat. We have never done anything so big before and will share how we are getting in shape as a family to cross […]
Mark Twain’s Boyhood Home (MO)
Hannibal, MO: Mark Twain’s boyhood home, Lucky to be alive, Cricket eating We visited Mark Twain’s boyhood home and saved money when we bought the admission on Groupon before entering the museum. Mark Twain has the curious distinction of being one of the most celebrated and banned American authors. He popularized writing in the American […]
Indiana Military Museum
Vincennes, IN One man’s collection of military artifacts grew into this non-profit museum in Indiana full of uniforms, helmets, tanks, and aircraft. The nicely-displayed artifacts in the cases were very informative and helpful to brush up on US war history. Artifacts were also displayed from other countries’ military branches as well as staged scenes from […]
George Rogers Clark NHP (IN)
Opening up the northwest Vincennes, IN: Located in southwestern IN on the Wabash River just a stone’s throw from Illinois, the town of Vincennes overflows with history: Imperial Wars, flip-flopping of countries, and American Revolution battles – it’s an action-packed story waiting to be told. First, the backstory: Let’s begin with Vincennes taking the title […]
City Museum (MO) and Cahokia Mounds (IL)
St. Louis: City Museum, Missouri and Cahokia Mounds, Illinois We began the day with an adventure to the City Museum. It’s a fun place where kids and grownups alike can climb the many welded obstacles wrapped around trees and explore winding mazes through caves and waterscapes. It feels like a blend of steampunk and Mad […]
St. Louis Zoo (MO)
Free Things to Do in St. Louis As my daughter is interested in becoming a veterinarian, zoos are always a fun diversion on our radar. The St. Louis, Missouri zoo’s FREE admission invites everyone to see the well laid out animal exhibits. The parking is $15 but close to the north and south entrances so […]