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Family Adventure in Chicago

Are you looking for a fun family adventure within driving distance from St. Louis? Look no further than Chicago (a 5 hour drive)!! We visited my family in Milwaukee for
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The Ultimate STL Christmas Bucket List

Winter in St. Louis is such a special time! It is truly magical. Here is a list of our family favorites over the years, plus some new ones! Table of
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A Weekend in Springfield, Missouri!

We traveled to Springfield, Missouri for the weekend. Being just 3 hours from St. Louis, this was a perfect distance for a family-friendly weekend trip! I’ve compiled our favorite activities,
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Top 5 Family Nature Activities

Camping as a family is my favorite family activity. It really encourages us to have time focused on each other, by removing other distractions we may have at home.  Here are
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A Weekend in Murphysboro

Just 2 hours from St. Louis is a complete hidden gem! Not only is Murphysboro surrounded by beautiful family-friendly hiking trails, but their food scene is nationally recognized. We had
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Camp Philmont

Family Adventure Camp: Philmont

Family Adventure Camp: Philmont Philmont is 140,000 acres in New Mexico, making it the largest youth camp in the country. There are over 315 miles of trails and 770 campsites.
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  • I’m an elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom, but I’m rarely home. I'd rather be outside exploring!
  • I’m a Wisconsin native and have lived in Missouri for over a decade now.
  • My husband and I have hiked with our 4 daughters on over 250 Midwest trails since the onset of the pandemic.
  • I hope to encourage families to see all of the beauty that St. Louis and Missouri have to offer!
  • I believe it is a childhood rite of passage to learn how to sleep through a tent zipper.

Stephanie - Explore STL Parks