Spend time exploring Shawnee National Forest in this 9 day adventure starting at Garden of the Gods Wilderness journeying to Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area and Jackson Falls and ending at Giant City State Park with visits to Makanda, Trail of Tears Forest and Little Grand Canyon.
Adventures in the US
Hey ya’ll! Have you even heard of Mexico Missouri? It is a cute little town located almost dead center between Kansas City and St Louis on the northern side of Missouri. Mexico Missouri is a short 2 hour drive from either city and this little town is full of Big Adventures!
Whether you are looking for a quick weekend trip or a longer adventure, this area has so much to do and see. Hiking, Biking, horseback riding and ATV trails, lots of historical sites, and golf and shopping are part of the adventure if you decide to visit Mexico Missouri!
Find adventure in the Southwest United States – this adventure takes you from Texas through New Mexico to Arizona and Utah,starting at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas and ending at the 4 Corners Monument where you can be in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona all at the same time. Camping, backpacking, biking and hiking, ziplining, or helicopter and river tours are all part of this grand adventure!
You will surely experience a sense of time traveling – make sure to allow plenty of time to immerse yourself in this grand adventure!
“During winter months, bald eagles are widely scattered throughout much of the continental United States. Substantial numbers may be found along the Upper Mississippi River and its larger tributaries. ”
Eagle watching events and opportunities are abundant here in the Midwest January – March. Your perfect winter adventure can be found along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Illinois.
Stop by the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau to pick up your eagle guide that includes a map of the Eagle Watching Hot Spots listed above! Visit their website for more eagle watching programs and events.
If you are visiting Florida only for the beaches, you are doing it wrong! Florida has so much more to see and do. Did you know Florida is home to 3 of the National Parks in the US? Besides the 3 National Parks in Florida, Florida’s state park system has received the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in the management of state park systems four times.
“Picnic, paddle or play at some of the best parks in Florida!”
“The Sunshine State connects you to abundant natural landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and pristine beaches.
Sedalia, Missouri is home to the Missouri State Fairgrounds and the Missouri State Fair every year in August, but there is so much more adventure to find all year round in Sedalia! Bike the Katy Trail, explore history at the area’s historic sites, or go hiking, fishing, or just enjoy nature. And, the Missouri State Fairgrounds hosts events all year long. Find big adventures in Sedalia, Missouri
Whenever you go to Sedalia, Missouri, big adventure awaits.
Fulton, Missouri, located in the St Louis/Central region of Missouri, is a small town with big adventures! “A visit to the Fulton area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a travel adventure in Missouri. Experience the beautiful, natural surroundings of Callaway County while enjoying your favorite activities: hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, golfing, kayaking and more.”
Whether you enjoy hiking or biking, golf or fishing, horseback riding, wineries and live music or motorcycling, you can find adventure in Fulton, Missouri.
“Paonia is a unique town, settled by farmers, ranchers and miners, now home to artists and outdoor lovers as well. It consistently ranks as one of the “coolest” Colorado mountain towns, and that’s saying something!”
Surrounded by mountains and the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, Paonia, Colorado is in the North Fork Valley of western Colorado – the valley includes Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford.
Paonia is a focal point of back roads and trails leading into the forest, attracting hunters, hikers bicyclists and cross-country skiers. Hunters outfit themselves in Paonia before setting out to get their elk, deer, and bear. Few places offer such a wonderful combination of climate, scenery, lifestyle and recreation.
Everything you can imagine – breathtaking scenery, hiking, fishing, river rafting, hunting, boating, backpacking are part of the big adventure in Paonia, Colorado. We are ready to go now!
Get your kicks on Route 66! Joplin, MO is the last stop on the Missouri section of Route 66. “Cruise along historic Route 66 as it winds its way through the heart of Joplin, via Main Street downtown, then toward the Kansas state line on 7th Street.” There are plenty of outdoor adventures in Joplin, MO.
Planning an adventure in Joplin, Missouri is easy with so much to do – hiking and floating, shopping and site seeing and of course cruising on Route 66!
There are tons of choices for places to stay in Eminence, Missouri. In addition to Echo Bluff State Park, Alley Springs Campground and Montauk State Park, the link to Visit Eminence provides a long list of campgrounds, cabins and BB’s. You can also find a variety of outfitters at this site. Floating, swimming and fishing, biking, hiking and horseback riding – you can enjoy all of these in or near Eminence, Missouri.