MKWent to Quapaw Baths for a few hours of natural hot springs relaxation. There are 4 different temperature pools – 95, 98, 102 and 104…
Had some St. Louis BBQ in honor of Missouri. Did a challenging hike (I’m re-classifying the AllTrails rating from moderate 😉 ) But the rock striations and views of Lake Ouachita [ wosh-i-taw ] in the state park were very beautiful all over the Caddo Bend Trail!!
Next up was Conagree National Park.   We would call it a little known gem. The National Park actually holds 15 World Records! Here’s the link (Conagree Records!) There are many trails for all levels. One oddity was that the speed limit signs on the drive in were all 13 and 27 mph. Conagree is known for its…
The many changes of the level of Lake Michigan have left behind large amounts of sand dunes and a huge long sandy beach! I’m sure this is gorgeous on a nice sunny summer day but we went on the only day we had … it was 38 and blowing rain! There is a challenging way over…