Posts from the ‘Travel and Nature’ Category
Vallecito Lake
Beautiful breathtaking views! It is located 20 miles north-east of Durango Colorado.
In 2002 over 70,000 acres were burned near the city of Durango. Over 4,000 firefighters helped. Fourteen 18 feet tall carvings were made to help tourism to Vallecito Lake.
We stayed at Lone Wolf Cabins. A great place to enjoy a slower pace of life and get some much needed R&R!! So amazing!!
Big Spring Cabins, Van Buren, Mo.
Wow! No TV or Internet.
So quiet, that we could hear the leaves fall on the ground.
Big Spring Cabins were built in the 1930’s. A fire place is inside, and a fire pit is outside.
We grilled dinner outside, and roasted marshmallows inside.
They have no central heat. So glad we brought an electric heater! 🙂
Sad to say that, the cabins will be closed from 2015-2018. For renovation safety codes.
In the fall, the colors are changing. The water is emerald green!
The current river is feed by underground springs. The water is clear, and continually moving. Most people canoe or raft down the river.
Missouri is a great place to feel young again!! 🙂
Beautiful Country Life
Red Neck close line
I have lived in big cities most of my life. My heart is now swayed toward God’s beautiful land, and sky! I want to enjoy that laid back country feel!
Let your hair down and kick your shoes off!! Listen to this country song! I adore it!
Ok! We must fish!!!
So beautiful! Sun set in the country 🙂
Apple Orchard
Picking apples at Thierbach Orchards & Berry Farm Marthaville, Mo.
Time to make an apple pie, cobbler, and apple salad! These were the juiciest and best apples I have ever eaten!
Camping in Style!
Beautiful Lake and Ponds to fish in!
Large jumping pillow
Indoor and outdoor pools
Air conditioned campers 🙂
Great camp fires to BBQ and roast marshmallows!
You can rent boats on the lake and take your picture.
St. Louis Missouri Zoo
Memorial Weekend 2013
We had a wonderful time at the zoo! Me, Jeff, Noah, Mandy, Lane, Denton, Aaron and Caeden!
The Elephants were throwing dust on there backs.
The Anaconda Snake was huge!!
The Silver Back Gorilla thew bark at us, and pounded his chest! We were surprised and it was a little scary!!
Water Falls were beautiful!
Here are my grand kids; Lane, Denton, and Caeden. They loved the St. Louis Zoo!!
This was the first time I have seen a real Hippo! SO Amazing!!
Hyenas are bigger than I thought!
Beautiful tree flowers
Waterfalls were so gorgeous! !
Seals liked attention and loved to show off! I really enjoyed them!
Leamer monkeys jumped from tree to tree!
The train ride was nice to get off our feet! 🙂
Prairie Dogs are entertaining!
Cheetah relaxing
You need to visit the St. Louis Zoo. (click zoo for info.!) It is free admission. Parking is $15 a car.
Fishing at Lincoln Lake, Troy, MO.
This is the small town of Troy.
Am I turning into a country girl yet? It is a real possibility! I sure am looking like one!
This is at Cuvier River State Park. I have lived in the big city of Dallas and then Tulsa. It has been a real culture shock to move to a small town, but I am loving this peaceful country life!! I have not caught a fish yet, but I don’t care because I am enjoying the fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and scenery! Wow, what beautiful light blue sky!! 🙂
Beautiful views, wooded areas, wild life, and creeks!