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Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
Starved Rock State Park Illinois has some remarkable parks, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, and Starved Rock State Park are all within a few miles of each other along the Illinois River. Utica Illinois is a small town in Northern Illinois in La Salle County about an Hour and Forty-five minute drive from Chicago. This is a relatively low elevation hike with several trails that loop and twist around each other. There are waterfalls, like this one throughout the park. Some trails like the French Canyon have water you will have to walk through, others have elevated paths and railings. No matter your hiking level, this place has a path for you.…
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Matthiessen State Park, Illinois
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Matthiessen State Park, Illinois
Matthiessen State Park, Illinois This place is amazing. I went in February while everything was frozen and in black and white tones. It was magic. The Dells Canyon and Bluff is one of the 5 Miles of trails in the whole of Matthiessen State Park, it’s a small gorge in Illinois with two waterfalls. The Dells trial itself is only about 2 miles in total but it makes a figure eight so you don’t have to hike it all in one go. Dells Canyon and Bluff Distance: 2 Miles Pets: Yes, on leash. The lower falls in summer can create a corkscrew cascade and I’m told it’s amazing. I wasn’t…
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Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio is the only national park in the state. It’s a unique experience. Many privately owned homes and properties are peppered throughout the area. However, the train came first and the town was built up around it. When the area was designated a national park in 2000, so when the national park declared boundaries it had to work around the privately own land and buildings giving it a strange structure. The best way to experience the park is to take a train tour. It also has over 125 miles of hiking trails. Directions Address:6947 Riverview RoadPeninsula, OH 44264(41° 15’45.3″ N) (81°…
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Lanterman’s Mill, Youngstown Ohio
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Lanterman’s Mill, Youngstown Ohio
Road Trip Through Ohio Youngstown, Ohio now one of the most underappreciated tourist destinations in the US and if you’re an avid roadtripper a must see Ohio landmark. Lanterman’s Mill was built in 1845 and still operates today, grinding wheat, corn, and buckwheat. However, it was restored 140 years after it was built by a generous donation and included an iconic covered bridge that brings a piece of the past to life. Address & Phone Lanterman’s Mill1001 Canfield Rd. (SR 62)Youngstown, OH 44511GPS Coordinates: 41.066806, -80.682140Phone: 330.740.7115 Hours & Pricing Seasonal HoursApril & November/Saturday & Sunday only, Noon – 4 PMMay through October/Tuesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM;Closed…
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes National Park According to Outsideonline National Parks and National Monuments are distinguished by why they are being protected. “National parks are protected due to their scenic, inspirational, education, and recreational value. National monuments have objects of historical, cultural, and/or scientific interest.” The Great Sand Dunes National Park was designated on September 24, 2004. That being said, Great Sand Dunes is small by comparison but should be identified as a National Park simply because it’s one hell of a view. GSD is the largest Sand dune in North America, and reaches an outstanding 750 feet high. It’s very bizarre to be driving along southern Colorado, and…
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Wind Caves Trail, Logan Canyon
Wind Caves Trail Of all the gorgeous canyons in Utah, Logan Canyon is one of my all time favorites. There’s so many beautiful views, the river is a great spot for fishing and camping and the hiking is spectacular. One of the most popular hikes in the canyon is the Wind Caves trail. Directions Wind Caves TrailTrail: 1.8 Miles, 3.6 round trip.Elevation gain: 1,000 feetGPS Coordinates: 42.231659281533. -111.5598479379 There are two locations to start. Logan, Utah, or Bear Lake, UT. I’ve posted directions for both. Phone signal in the canyon can be unreliable so take a screen shot of the one that works best for you. Starting In Logan,…
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Bear Lake Paris Ice Cave
Bear Lake Ice Cave Bear Lake is one of the most underrated vacation spots in the western US. It has it all, great water, old-fashioned restaurants, good people, and the view. Oh, goodness that view. The water is so clear and blue it’s ideal for photos and any road trip bucket list must include the Bear Lake Ice Cave Ice Cave While you’re there one of the least known destinations is the Paris Ice Cave. There’s always ice in this small cavern. I felt it cool immediately, even after one of the hottest summers on record the size of the ice chunk was surprising. Directions If you want to visit…
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Hiking with Inflammation
What is Hashimoto’s Disease? Hashimoto’s is an auto-immune disease where the immune system doesn’t recognize hormones. Particularly, the hormones produced by the thyroid. My own immune system attacks my thyroid. This disrupts how my body uses and produces energy and in turn effects many other organs and how they function efficiently. Finding remedies for inflammation is so important in managing auto immune diseases. Hiking with inflammation is one of many difficulties I have with this disease. My Story Before I tell you about how I stay active with something that tries to keep me laid up, I want to tell you this isn’t a sponsored post. No corporation or business…
