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5 Tips for a Better Wildlife Experience

by Peggy Staver
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Sometimes you just need to get away. I get it. Leave the wildlife of the city behind – the traffic, crowded shopping centers, and constant …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature Tags hiking, nature photography

A Sunny Autumn Hike Through Dogwood Canyon

by Peggy Staver
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On a sunny day in late October, we returned to Dogwood Canyon to complete the trail we started in June. Due to a late start …

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Categories Branson, Hiking, Missouri, Nature Tags autumn colors, hiking, nature conservation

A Summer Afternoon Hike at Dogwood Canyon

by Peggy Staver
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After receiving an offer for a free weekend stay at The Lodges at Timber Ridge, we scheduled a late June getaway. While we enjoyed exploring …

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Categories Branson, Hiking, Missouri, Nature Tags branson, dogwood canyon, hiking

Branson’s Unique Spots: Towers, Trails and Local Treasures

by Peggy Staver
Feature photo Branson 2023

We purchased a discounted weekend stay at one of Branson’s resorts while exploring an RV Show in downtown Kansas City. It was only a month …

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Categories Branson, Free things to do, Hiking, Missouri, Nature Tags hiking

Breckenridge Colorado: Your Active Senior Getaway

by Peggy Staver
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After returning home from Arizona’s early spring heat, we wanted our summer getaway to be a place with cooler temperatures. We also looked for a …

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Categories Colorado, Free things to do, Hiking, Nature Tags colorado, ebikes, hiking

Down Under – Exploring Natural Bridge Caverns

by Peggy Staver
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There is something special about going below the earth’s surface and into the dark of a cavern. While in New Mexico, we explored Carlsbad Caverns. …

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Categories Texas, Nature, RV Travel Tags caverns, natural bridge caverns, texas
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