Stay and Play at Trailhead Bike and Bed

Trailhead Bike and Bed was a perfect Father's Day Get Away for our family. Houston, Mississippi is one of the end points of the Tanglefoot Trail .  With just over 43 miles of converted rails to trails outdoor space, this is the perfect spot to bring your family and bike to your heart's cont…

Giant City State Park Revisited

Giant City State Park has plenty of space to ride bikes and enjoy the campground.  It is beautifully shaded and just right for evenings outdoors.  Our family has visited Giant City State Park in Southern Illinois several times now.  This is a beautiful location for camping and has lots of activitie…

Tips for Camping without Full Hook Ups

Giant City State Park has only electric at their campsite, but they have a great station to fill up your fresh water and dump your tanks.  Its clean and easy to access. We are not "boon dockers".  I prefer a full hook up campsite.  But there are some places where full hook ups are just no…

Summertime Links and Loves: June 2022

There is nothing better than summer at the beach.  This was my view on a recent girl's trip! Summer is hands down my favorite season.  I prefer heat to cold.  I love spending time near any water.  It can be a pool, the beach, a lake or anything really.  The slow and long days of summer are appe…