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How to Fix a Leaking Van in St. Louis!

As I was getting out of my minivan, I looked down to see that fluid was leaking out of it. The Arches where in view and now another problem to kill the day! I was so glad I had not ordered tickets online early that morning! Call the closest mechanic shop to see if you should drive it or get […]

Journal Ending 11/2/20-Vote

I have been a bit quiet lately. It was because I was having someone redo my website. It ended up looking very very badly, it didn’t work correctly, and even more important, it was not me. So, I had to redo it myself but it put me back a bit with all the wonderful places that I saw last month. […]

How to Find Christmas Rock State Nature Preserve

Christmas Rock Nature Preserve is a wonderful little place to take a hike but finding the trailhead is a bit more interesting then most. The drive to the trail is on city streets but they are a bit rough and narrow in places. The parking area is down the hill and about the first 1/4 mile is actually walking up […]

The Dark Clouds on Buckeye Lake State Park

Buckeye Lake State Park is just massive. The Park has several different areas that you have to drive to but they are between different towns and I kept turning the wrong way. Therefore, it was just frustrating for me as I keep missing the turn. But the Buckeye Lake State Park is a fisherman’s and boaters paradise. The lake has […]

6 Best Things to do at Logan Lake State Park

Logan Lake is just so pretty with lots of different place to explore. I got there very early in the day and watched as the fog was rising off the lake and listened to the little frogs and other sounds. It was enjoyable to the ears and the eyes. The lake is not very big but it has lots of […]

Life and Death at Salt Fork State Park

Salt Fork State Park has both a dark side and a light side to it. On the dark side, deaths and a grave yard. On the lighter side, breathtaking beauty. The Hosak’s Cave Trail has taken several life over the years. Aubrey E Parsons lost her life at age 14 when she fell during a hike in 2003. The grave […]