After 7 months of stationary full-time RVing, we were finally ready to actually hit the road. To start our adventures, we headed down to southern Illinois to see total eclipse and explore the Shawnee National Forest. From our home base, this is about a 6 hour drive even without towing…
Even before full-timing, the campground we kept coming back to over and over again is Comlara Park near Bloomington, IL. Located on Evergreen Lake, Comlara has great campsites and many many trails to explore. We’ll tell you all you need to know to visit, and even share our secret favorite campsite.…
Argyle Lake State Park, near Macomb, is a hidden gem of the Illinois State Park System. We took a long weekend trip in 2022 full of hiking, paddling, and visiting some cool nearby places. Our trip recap will give you all you need to know about the park and ideas…
The Midwest is not known for backpacking, but we found the perfect beginner’s backpacking trip less than 3 hours from Chicago. Forest Glen Preserve near Danville, IL can be a 1 or 2 night trip using the River Ridge Back Pack Trail. We’ll tell you all about it, and share…
We’ve had several great weekends camping at Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna, IL and we’ve enjoyed it immensely every time. We explored the area around the park and discovered tons of hidden treasures to explore. In our camping guide and 2023 trip recap, you’ll find our campground review, information…