Category: Guides
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Prairie Garden Trust is a nonprofit foundation, and the land has a rich history steeped in the appreciation and preservation of Missouri’s natural landscape and native plants. Arrival Before you hit the road, the folks at Prairie Garden Trust ask you to let them know in advance that you’ll be visiting during their open season,…
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Travel/Check-in Sam A. Baker State Park is a bit of a haul for us. It’s also one of those destinations where you should absolutely not trust the first, second, or third route your GPS suggests if it’s sending you through Mark Twain National Forest. The roads are winding, the hills will keep you on your…
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Okay, so you’ve made the most of your travel days and you’re finally in Flagstaff! Now what… Honestly, I recommend doing very little the first night. Get a bite to eat, get hydrated, and get acclimated to the higher elevation before diving into tomorrow’s activities. Remember, this is an outdoor blog. 😉 If you haven’t…
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When it rains, it pours… and sometimes there are flood warnings. Sometimes the view from the mountain peak is obscured by clouds. Sometimes the shuttle bus to the trailhead is full and you don’t have an hour to wait for the next one. This last week, I traveled from Phoenix to Flagstaff and Sedona. These…
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Sometimes things really are that easy. Over the weekend we had plans near Finger Lakes State Park and we thought it would be a great opportunity to go check the park out and kayak the lake. Although we both have kayaks, the rest of our day would have made it difficult to drive around with…
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For the last week, we’ve been averaging a “RealFeel” of around 110⁰ for a high… in September. The pumpkin spice might be out, but the only thing feeling seasonal right now is my depression. Summer days can be a stunning 75⁰, so what do you do when it’s hot, humid, and buggy? In this article,…