We explored the beautiful region of Southern Illinois earlier this month. If you want to enjoy fall in Southern Illinois, this area is only two hours from St. Louis and works well for a family-friendly trip. I partnered with Southern Illinois Tourism and Southernmost Illinois for this visit. Our family enjoyed new outdoor spots and […]
We explored the beautiful region of Southern Illinois this weekend, and just 2 hours from St. Louis! We went with two other families (Jordan Smith & Eliza Donelson) and all stayed in a beautiful cabin together. I partnered with Southern Illinois Tourism, which covers Jackson County and Murphysboro. There are many great restaurants here, as […]
I continue to be amazed by all the beauty just outside of our doors. We’ve been exploring more of Illinois the past couple of years and I’m hooked by the family-friendly trails and views! Plus, I love driving on historic Route 66 while we are out exploring! Illinois has 69 State Parks, six state forests […]
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 Thanksgiving this year and wanted to take our daughters to Chicago for a little mini-vacation beforehand. My 5 year old has been wanting to either […]
