A prelude to the summer 2022 vacation season, the Cranky Camper takes a drive down memory lane in this essay on the American road trip
Category: midwest
Missouri State Parks: Table Rock Dam and the Hatchery
Table Rock Dam in the Ozarks of Missouri provides plenty of recreation opportunities as well as hydroelectric power generation. We also visited Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery, part of the Missouri Department of Conservation, which provides trout management for Lake Taneycomo and other areas in Missouri.
The Ozarks
The Ozarks are a scenic highland region spanning across five states, with the most acreage located within southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, marked by beautiful hardwood forests and pristine lakes. The Ozark Mountains, also known as the Ozark Plateau, are the most significant topography between the Appalachians of the eastern United States the the Rocky Mountains to the west.
Deep Dished in Chicago
Chicago is know for some great eats. This post features some Chicago-style treats we enjoyed on our trip- from Chicago dogs and deep dish pizza to sweet treats and drinks. There is something for every palette in the Windy City.
Wrigley Field and a Lifelong Cubs Fan
In the second post in a three part series, we paid a visit to an historic and exciting haunt: Wrigley Field, home of the 2016 World Series Champions, the Chicago Cubs. We explore the Friendly Confines lore and legends on this tour. I also reflect on anticipatory grief and shared memories with my father, a lifelong Cubs fan.
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