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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
Feature Image Dogwood Canyon

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

Ojito Wilderness – Beauty in the High Desert

by Peggy Staver
Ojito Wilderness Feature

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Ojito Wilderness is 11,000 acres of vast high desert, with mesas, box canyons, arroyos, and badlands.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Hiking, RV Travel Tags hiking, nature conservation, Pets
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