Category Archives: Places to Go

Davies Bridge

Davies Bridge and Cedar Creek in Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas

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Red Bluff Drive

This is shelter on Red Bluff Drive in Petit Jean State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Turtle Rocks on Rock House Cave Trail. Rock House Cave Angela in Rock House Cave

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Mount Nebo

I’d been telling my companions in adventure about the road to the top of Mount Nebo. It had originally been built for carriages, and when cars came along, the old track was paved as it was. The road is narrow, … Continue reading

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Fort Defiance

Fort Defiance Park used to be an Illinois State Park, but Illinois didn’t want it and allowed it to become a dump. To anyone familiar with Illinois, this shouldn’t be a surprise. The same thing is happening to much of … Continue reading

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Apple Valley — Part Two (Hillbilly Garden)

After leaving the old gas station, Keith took us on a tour of his Hillbilly Garden. As I understand it, the neighbors were upset that his yard was cluttered with junk and protested to the authorities. Somebody suggested that he … Continue reading

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