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Fort Massac State Park Campground Guide & Review
Thinking about camping at Fort Massac State Park? We had a two-week stay, and we’ve got plenty to share. Nestled along the Ohio River in Illinois, this park…
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Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
While camping at Fort Massac, we took a trip to Cairo, IL, and discovered the quickest route was through Kentucky. On the way back, we decided to stop…
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A City at a Confluence: Visiting Cairo, Illinois
People warned us not to go to Cairo. But we did anyways. And yes, we found destruction and decay. But we also found hope. Hope from the people…
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Quest Accepted: Discover the Magic of Boo Castle Park
During our April trip to Carbondale for the solar eclipse festivities, we checked off a must-see spot from my Atlas Obscura bucket list: Boo Castle Park. Officially known…
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Meeting the Man of Steel in Metropolis, Illinois
We visited Metropolis, Illinois- the official hometown of Superman. The town of Metropolis was founded in 1839 and was home to a 1700s fort before that. But it…
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Visiting the Bucky Dome Home Museum: A Geodesic Wonder
We took a tour of the Bucky Dome Home in Carbdonale. This is the only dome home that Buckminster Fuller and his wife ever lived in. The couple…
