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  • Camping,  Travel,  U.S. Travel

    Camping at Onondaga Cave State Park

    August 30, 2023 /

    Onondaga Cave State Park, near Leasburg, Missouri, is about 80 miles southwest of Saint Louis, on the Meramec River. With river access, plenty of hiking trails and two caves within the park, this park is a perfect place to have an adventure.

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    Door County Girls Trip

    July 11, 2023 /

    Friends, lavender fields, wineries, cherry everything, beaches and so much more! Here's how we spent our girls only long weekend in Door County!

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    Missouri Botanical Gardens 2023

    May 4, 2023 /

    My bestie came to visit and we spent our Best Friend Fun Day at the Missouri Botanical Gardens!

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    A Day in Door County

    October 21, 2022 /

    While it didn't work out for us to spend more than a single day in DoCo, as it is called locally, we made the most of the time we had. Here's how we spent it!

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    Wisconsin Vacation

    October 19, 2022 /

    Come along with us as we visit my long-time BFF in Wisconsin! Ice cream, roller coasters, hiking and more!

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    Camping at Johnson Shut-Ins

    October 14, 2022 /

    Johnson Shut-Ins State Park, near Middle Brook, Missouri, is about 2 hours south of Saint Louis, nestled in the St. Francois Mountains. The unique geology of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park are perfect for camping, hiking, picnicking, splashing in the shut-ins, exploring nature or just relaxing.

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    2022 Spring Break Staycation Part Two

    May 1, 2022 /

    The newly renovated Union Station facilities houses not only the new aquarium, but several other fun attractions like a mirror maze, ropes course, carousel, and of course the St. Louis Wheel!

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    2022 Spring Break Staycation Part One

    May 1, 2022 /

    This year, we did a couple of things differently: we went with friends, and we ventured the rugged 6-mile North Loop of the Whispering Pine Trail, complete with THREE creek crossings. I will admit that it was a bit chillier than we were expecting this time of year, and the wind was gusty, but it was still fun.

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    Missouri Botanical Garden’s 2021 Garden Glow

    December 18, 2021 /

    Driving around and looking at lights is cool, but walking through them? That's next level. And if you want to see some next level lights displays, the Garden Glow has them.

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    Camping at Wolf Creek State Park

    November 15, 2021 /

    We spent our last trip of the season at Wolf Creek Campground in Windsor, IL with friends from my hometown of Indianapolis and their families. We had a great time and Wolf Creek was a pretty decent campground! Let me break it all down for you!

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Hi! I'm Kristen, a wife, mom to two boys, and breast cancer survivor. If there’s one thing that cancer taught me, it’s that life is short, so we need to grab every opportunity we can to live life to the fullest. I call it living la belle vie, or the good life. I hope to encourage others to do more of the things that bring joy to their lives. At Hooks, Books, and Wanderlust, I share some of the things that bring me joy: crochet, books, and travel, with a bit of life thrown in. I hope you find something to inspire you today!

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