This one of a kind  kayak tour takes you to a side of Starved Rock State Park, you’ve never seen before! This unique kayak trip is offered exclusively through Kayak Morris.  Kayak Morris has three different locations spread out around Illinois. The outfitter providing the Starved Rock kayak tours is called Kayak Starved Rock, and operates out of the park, at 1180 IL route 71 in Ottawa, Illinois. For more information, click here.

This kayak trip is quite unique, and reservations are needed, as tours will fill up fast! Starved Rock State Park attracts over 3 million visitors a year, and sometimes the park is extremely crowded. With Kayak Morris, you can visit the park and avoid the crowds! Tours numbers are very limited. For a single kayak, click here. For a tandem kayak, click here.

This extraordinary kayak adventure, last approximately two hours and is one of the most incredible in the Midwest. The views from your kayak are amazing! The tour guides will dazzle you with educational points about the area as well as entertaining tips.

With its majestic St. Peters sandstone bluffs towering over the Illinois river to the canyons carved out deep along the shore line this state park has been consistently rated #1 in Illinois. This kayak trip allows visitors to see a side of the park the hikers will never see.

As of the time of this publishing, the prices are as follows: Tandem Kayaks rent for $59.00 each, and single kayaks rent for $88.00. To reserve a single kayak, click here. To reserve a two person tandem, click here. This is an incredible experience you don’t want to miss!

Tours take place every Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays! Tours begin at 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, and 2PM. Boat Paddle and Life-Jacket are included with every tour. Pictures used in this article are owned by Kayak Morris. COME KAYAK AT THE #1 STATE PARK IN THE MIDWEST REGION WITH 18 CANYONS AND TOWERING ST PETERS SANDSTONE BLUFFS.

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Escape to an adult only majestic rustic treehouse / tree cabin tucked away on 32 heavily wooded acres, at Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat! Graham’s Tree-House is a magical place surrounded by mother nature! Graham’s Tree-House is located at 19190 Logan Rd, in Easton, Kansas. For more information or to check availability, click here. Prices start at just $206 a night!

Graham’s Tree-House is a full private tree cabin built and opened in 2018. The treehouse is located on top of a ledge overlooking wilderness creek, some 60 feet below! The views are outstanding! This is the perfect spot to get away from it all.

The heavily wooded 32 acre lot has over two miles of hiking trails, its also littered with rocky streams and ponds! The acreage is extremely secluded, quiet, and peaceful. It is nearly 100% wooded with old growth oaks, elms, walnuts, cedars, and many other varieties. You will find yourself renewed after experiencing all the valley has to offer.

Graham’s Tree-House has one bedroom with a queen sized bed. The cabin has large beautiful windows, which helps you enjoy incredible views while taking in the natural light. There is also a living room, dining area, and kitchen. There is seasonal air conditioning and heat.

Outside the Tree-House is an outdoor gas grill and open fire pit, (firewood provide) as well as multiple outdoor seating areas. Secluded outdoor shower on screened in deck.

The 32 acres sits on an old priest retreat site. This property was the vision of a local priest and monk who found among the 32 acres of old growth trees, hills, and streams the inspiration for personal and spiritual growth, writing books, reconnecting with nature, and entertaining many guests.

There is also an onsite hot-tub. The hot-tub is located in a separate pavilion on the retreat grounds. Located between Graham’s Treehouse/cabin and the main retreat house. This is a great place to relax underneath the night sky!

Welcome to the Hidden Valley Wilderness Retreat. You will be hard pressed to find anywhere a more remote and peaceful location so close to a major metropolitan area. Come here to relax, unwind, escape, and recharge!

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Create family memories at Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park! With non-stop fun and activities for the whole family, including: jumping pillow, theme weekends, mini golf, swimming pool and more. Your next family vacation will be one to remember. Whether you book a stay in a deluxe cabin or you’re bringing your family RV, there’s a perfect place for you at Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park. For more information, or to check prices, click here. Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park is located at 42819 Landing Lane in Monroe City, Missouri.

At Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park the lodging options are plentiful. Guests can take their pick between the Lakeside Lodge, The Steamboat Inn, and six different styles of cabin. Each with different design and sleeping capacity! At Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park there’s room for everyone. Whether you need to sleep 6 or 16, you can find the perfect lodging for your family. For all the lodging options available, click here.

Just like the numerous lodging options listed above, there is also a wide variety of camping sites to choose from! From tent camping to premium pull-thru RV sites, you have options to fit your budget and make your vacation dreams a reality. To see the camping options available, click here.

Of course you can still enjoy the park and all the amazing activities, without having to spend the night. Just get a Day-Use Pass to enjoy Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park for a single day. Whether you’re from the area or just visiting, this pass gives you access the park facilities including Mini golf, swimming pool, planned activities, cafe, shopping and more. For pricing info on the Day Pass, click here.

There’s something for everyone at Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park.  Whether looking for fun in the sun enjoying the swimming pool or nearby The Water Zone waterpark or want to challenge the family to a round of Mini Golf, the fun never ends.

This is the perfect family vacation destination! No matter how you enjoy your camping  experience, I’m sure you will find just what you need at Mark Twain Lake Jellystone Park. This is the place memories are made.

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Welcome to Enchanted Treehouses! Situated on 52 serene, private acres, this is the newest treehouse resort in Eureka Springs, Arkansas! Enchanted Treeshouese are located at 70 Dogwood Ridge, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas! For more information, or to check prices and availability, click here. The treehouses are positioned on the back half of a mountaintop, and there are numerous reposrts of deer, turkeys, and eagles visiting the property!

These are beautiful, luxury, adults-only treehouses with tons of character and detail. Pictures don’t do them justice…and the setting is so peaceful. You really need to see them to appreciate them. The treehouses have been spaced out to provide maximum privacy for guests!

Prices: Prices vary depending on the season and which treehouse you rent. Prices are listed on the reservation page where there is an opening. All treehouses have a two-night minimum unless only a single night is available. There are usually a few single weeknights available each month. There are no hidden charges of any kind.

All treehouses come with romantic fireplaces, jacuzzis for two, a separate bathroom with a tile walk-in shower, kitchenettes stocked with dishes and cookware, gas grills on the deck, cable TV, free wi-fi, beautiful king-size beds, quality linens, and of course heat and air conditioning.

Enchanted Treehouses offer hassle-free vacation rentals in beautiful Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Each of the treehouses is built along a ridge top and offers beautiful views of the surrounding forest and/or mountains. Perfect for couples celebrating an anniversary or needing an escape from everyday life, these themed treehouses have all the amenities you desire.

Enchanted Treehouses has six different treehouses to choose from. Each treehouse comes with its own unique name and theme! The treehouse’s have names like Snow White, or Rapunzel, or even Briar Rose. They are named this way, because they look like something straight out of a fairy tale.

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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park contains a wide diversity of natural and cultural resources to explore. Some of Missouri’s finest examples of karst topography, restored grasslands, forests and streams rest within park boundaries. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is located at 5901 South Highway 163, in Columbia, Missouri. More information on the park can be found by clicking here.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil’s Icebox. You can explore Connor’s Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world.

Devil’s Icebox Cave has a total mapped passage distance of 6.5 miles. Over the years, these spacious cave passages have become the home to especially adapted animals. The cave’s watershed of 8,500 acres contains thousands of sinkholes as well as losing streams, which allow water to drain down cracks in the limestone rock and flow into the cave. The water’s quality affects the pink planarian and other cave animals.

Picnic sites are scattered throughout the park, and offer a quiet place to enjoy lunch or rest after a day of hiking. Two reservable picnic shelters and playground equipment make the park a great place for family gatherings. Primitive camping for groups is available by making advanced reservations.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding. The park is open year-round from sun rise to sun set! Pictures used in this article are owned by the Missouri Parks System.

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