Food, Historic Sites, Lunch, Midwest, Travel, Uncategorized, Wine and Drink, Writing

Jefferson City, Missouri

The Cranky Camper visits Jefferson City, Missouri's state capital on the way to Lake of the Ozarks.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Historic Sites, Museums, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

A Walking Tour of Historic Berlin

On foot and by electric scooter, the Cranky Camper family explores the vibrant and historic city of Berlin, Germany.

American West, Camping, Dessert, Food, Hiking, National Parks, Opinion, Safety, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Capitol Reef National Park

With fruit trees, pie, stunning canyons, and natural bridges, Capitol Reef National Park is an adventurer's paradise. While it was quieter than Arches or even Canyonlands, this national park was probably my favorite.

American West, California, Historic Sites, Hobbies, Kids, Travel, Uncategorized

The Archer and the Horsewoman of Pasadena

Under the shade of the famed Colorado Street Bridge are hiking trails, horseback riding, and an historic archery range.

Camping, Hiking, Historic Sites, Midwest, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

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.