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Planned Spontaneity

A blog about hiking around the Midwest and beyond

New Harmony, Indiana

New Harmony, Indiana

In mid-November, my friend Amy and I met up in New Harmony, Indiana, which is just over the border from […]

3 weeks ago 0
Madison County Transit Trails – Illinois

Madison County Transit Trails – Illinois

The Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails are an interconnected network of multi-use trails around Madison County, Illinois. There is currently […]

2 months ago 5
It’s Electric Neon Sign Park – Illinois

It’s Electric Neon Sign Park – Illinois

While talking with a fellow Girl Camper at our last outing, she told me about a new park in Granite […]

2 months ago 3
Clinton Lake Recreation Area – Illinois

Clinton Lake Recreation Area – Illinois

In September, I met the Girl Camper Group at Clinton Lake Recreation Area in DeWitt, Illinois, which is just south […]

2 months ago 4
Blue River – Indiana

Blue River – Indiana

I recently bought a kayak and wanted to try it out! I met my friend Amy in Milltown, Indiana, which […]

August 9, 2025 0
Fort Knox II – Indiana

Fort Knox II – Indiana

While traveling to Spring Mill State Park, I crossed the Illinois/Indiana state line in Vincennes, Indiana. I always like to […]

August 7, 2025 1
Shoals – Indiana

Shoals – Indiana

On my way to Spring Mill State Park, I traveled through Shoals, Indiana. There are a few points of interest […]

August 4, 2025 2
Spring Mill State Park – Indiana

Spring Mill State Park – Indiana

I had previously been to Spring Mill State Park about 10 years ago and decided to go back. Indiana state […]

August 2, 2025 6
Illinois Beach State Park – Illinois

Illinois Beach State Park – Illinois

In May, I met the Girl Camper group at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Illinois, which is north of […]

June 5, 2025 2
Graue Mill & Fullersburg Woods – Illinois

Graue Mill & Fullersburg Woods – Illinois

While traveling north to Illinois Beach State Park, I decided to break up the drive and stop just west of […]

May 25, 2025 1
Moraine View State Recreation Area – Illinois

Moraine View State Recreation Area – Illinois

Moraine View State Recreation Area is located just east of Bloomington, Illinois, about two and a half hours from St. […]

May 4, 2025 2
Winter Hiking – Illinois

Winter Hiking – Illinois

One of my bucket list items has always been seeing a frozen waterfall. Well, this year I decided to go […]

February 2, 2025 3
Roaring Run Day Use Area – Virginia

Roaring Run Day Use Area – Virginia

In November, I took a trip to Virginia to visit my twin brother. His dog, Adlai, had his fourth birthday […]

January 19, 2025 2
Kankakee River State Park – Illinois

Kankakee River State Park – Illinois

I had previously visited Kankakee River State Park a long time ago, but recently visited again over the summer with […]

January 16, 2025 6
The Forgotten Coast – Florida

The Forgotten Coast – Florida

We took a blended family vacation in October to Cape San Blas, Florida. It has been several years since I […]

January 12, 2025 2
Natural Bridge State Park – Virginia

Natural Bridge State Park – Virginia

While visiting my brother in Virginia, we took a trip to Natural Bridge State Park which is 20 minutes south […]

December 29, 2024 2
T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park – Florida

T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park – Florida

While vacationing in Cape San Blas, Florida, we decided to take a drive to the north end of the peninsula […]

November 26, 2024 1
Wadsworth Falls State Park – Connecticut

Wadsworth Falls State Park – Connecticut

While in Connecticut for work, I took a quick trip to Wadsworth Falls State Park which is located just 20 […]

November 23, 2024 0
Penwood State Park – Connecticut

Penwood State Park – Connecticut

I was trying to make the most of my time in Connecticut since I had to travel there for work […]

November 10, 2024 0
Mark Twain Home – Connecticut

Mark Twain Home – Connecticut

While in Connecticut for work a few months ago, I was looking for something to do since my flight landed […]

October 21, 2024 8
Chain of Rocks Bridge – Missouri

Chain of Rocks Bridge – Missouri

We had previously walked the historic Chain of Rocks Bridge that crosses the Mississippi River just north of St. Louis […]

October 20, 2024 3
Henry Lay Sculpture Park – Missouri

Henry Lay Sculpture Park – Missouri

My brother was home for the summer as he was preparing to move to Virginia and we decided to take […]

September 1, 2024 1
Switzerland

Switzerland

In May 2024, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Switzerland for work! I left on a Monday, we […]

July 15, 2024 1
Talcott Mountain State Park – Connecticut

Talcott Mountain State Park – Connecticut

Over the course of 2024, I have the opportunity with work to travel to Connecticut four times. My first trip […]

July 8, 2024 0
Hannibal – Missouri

Hannibal – Missouri

We spent a weekend exploring Hannibal, Missouri. Hannibal is located north of St. Louis along the Mississippi River. Hannibal is […]

July 6, 2024 4

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