“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag. What I do? Photography (Nature, Event, Real Estate, Business, Landscape). Explore Nature. Plan Road Trips. Chase Dreams. Reach Goals. Live My Best Life. Love. Give Back.
Those lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer
Hello!Happy Birthday, AMERICA! It's July. It's dry. It's hot. And most Arkansas water sources are low. Has that stopped the fun? NO! But it does impact the outdoor activity selection. Here are the adventures I've been on in the past 2 weeks- Adventure Ideas Lake Life! We made a Father's Day Trip to the beautiful Table Rock Lake. Although water levels are low, lakes are still a good option for some outdoor fun. Get out there for some tubing, fishing, kayaking, and swimming! Kayaking Adventures! The rivers in the area are low. But if you plan right, you can still float. The Illinois River does decent throughout the summer. But there are areas where you may have to drag the kayak along for short spurts. This float was from near the Kincheloe Access to the Chamber Springs Access. See all of the FREE Illinois River Access Points... Family River Day! If kayaking isn't your thing, post up somewhere on the Illinois River and play in it for the day. Most of the access points in the article above work well for swimming also. Road Trip! If the heat is just too much for you to get out and play in, take a road trip to just SEE the beauty! We found this little gem a little over an hour from home. It sits just beside the road. We hit it up at sunset and spent just a little time out in the heat. Grand Falls (Joplin, MO) is reported to be the largest natural dam in Missouri, and was flowing well! Hiking Adventures! Yes, it's hot. But that doesn't mean hiking is off the table. If you plan right, you can still hike! The hike to Lost Valley started off at 65, with a high of 90 degrees for the day. See the pics from this hike on my FB page Check out more info on Lost Valley... Before you go, learn the in's and out's of hiking in the heat! What's New?Having a hard time deciding when and where to go in Arkansas? Check out these road trips I've laid out for you! All articles available at Sunrises2Sunsets What's Next?Next weekend I will celebrate a new teenager in the house. Stay tuned to see what INDOOR adventures we come up with to celebrate a 13th birthday. More hikes! I will be exploring the best summer hikes in the area. Road trip! I have a road trip in mind for the end of summer, but I'm trying to iron out the details (timing, camping, etc). It's going to be epic! Check out the latest on Insta! |
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“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag. What I do? Photography (Nature, Event, Real Estate, Business, Landscape). Explore Nature. Plan Road Trips. Chase Dreams. Reach Goals. Live My Best Life. Love. Give Back.
“ “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” — Oprah Winfrey Hello! We are well into November and the year is coming to an end. But that doesn't mean the adventures have to end. Winter is an amazing time for hiking! Why? No bugs, no people, and unobstructed views! Lace-up those hiking boots and take off to your favorite outlooks! In Arkansas, there are still some colorful leaves in the trees. But that will soon be gone, leaving bare trees and beautiful views of...
“ "True life is lived when tiny changes occur." — Leo Tolstoy Hello! Well, it's been a minute. Life has changed and shifted my path, resulting in new life adventures. Losing my job of almost a decade was a blow at first. But then... I viewed this as an opportunity. I saw this as life changing my direction. It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go. -Jim Rohn The new: I got my therapist license in 2 new states (heeeey there Oklahoma and...
“ "Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong." — Mandy Hale Hello! Change is the word for this season of my life. I recently got the news that my beloved job of almost 9 years will not be available starting next month. At first, this was devastating. But then, I thought of all the possibilities for the next season of my life. And I'm excited! Of course, the adventures shall continue, and maybe even GROW! What's Next? For the first time in...