When the leaves on the trees are starting to change, that can only mean one thing... it's time for the annual Montauk State Park  trout fishing trip! Continuing the recent trend of taking the full departure date to pack up and roll out, I would quickly come to realize this newfound "take your time" approach to packing really does more harm than good...

Just when it seemed like the rain had stopped...

Continuing the kick off started the previous week, it was time for a favorite March event held in Missouri, the Missouri Whitewater Association 's kayak races held at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area . This year was the 52nd annual event and the third consecutive for me! It was a bit chilly but enjoyable nevertheless! Unfortunately, because there was no camping trip associated with this weekend, it was a shorter time enjoyed before having to head back. Bigger things were

My hunt for my 18th Missouri Camper Award brought me, again, to Mark Twain Lake State Park just in time for the annual Perseid Meteor shower! Easily one of the best places I can think of to see the meteors (as long as the skies are clear)! Like last year, this year did not disappoint!

The details! Length: 10.3 miles Elevation gain: N/A Route type: Down river Difficulty: Easy - Medium Ozark National Scenic Riverways is...

After completing the MO National Park Passport Challenge, it was time to revisit the Ozark National Scenic Riverways one more time! This time would be a 3 day camping trip with a beautiful, scenic float trip down the Current River!