This eighteen hundreds log cabin rests in the 450 acre Black Partridge State Park in Illinois. In addition to other amenities, the park features extensive hiking and mountain bike trials. More than 8 miles of trails in total!
The Crown Jewel
But, if you ask me the cabin is the crown…
If you haven’t notice I have long love affair with purple wildflowers. It goes back to my country roots on our centennial family farm. My grandmother planted honeysuckle, lilacs, and hyacinths along the driveway up to the farmhouse. I had my first encounter with these stunning pacific plumes at…
The state of California holds much beauty, but the rugged northern California coast is unlike any other. It’s where the mountains meet the sea. It’s humbling and invigorating all at a once to experience.
We walked along the coast breathing in the salty air, wind in all up in my…
On the water in Monterey Bay, California
You can’t visit the California coast without an ocean tour! Especially in Monterey Bay, the marine animals are incredible! We saw thousands of sea lions, birds, and fish. In addition to leopard seals, dolphins, and several types of whales. It has been has…
Exploring the Mountain Meadows of the west coast
If you’ve been following along with me here at Life-n-Reflection, then you’ve probably notice my love of natural meadows, prairie, and woodlands. While, I love a walk through the cultivated botanical gardens, it’s the woodlands that intrigue me. Each wildflower, thistle, and…