Our first time staying in the historic district of Ste Genevieve, Missouri, we opted for the Governor’s Suite in Dr. Hertich’s House, an AirBNB. Read more to find out where we ate, view photos, and more!

Our weekend adventures through SHRPA in Hardy and Cherokee Village, Arkansas! We enjoyed these small towns, different in their own ways, and explain who we think would be best to take a weekend trip to this area of central Arkansas!

Formally announcing I think I have found my niche in marketing with agro-tourism, the hospitality industry, and tourism in general.

Why as a content creator in Southern Illinois, I promote Midwest and Heartland tourism too.

Weather keeping you inside? Not a fan of active nature activities, bugs, or sweat in general? I have you covered! Check out these indoor things to do in Southern Illinois. Of course, we always recommend trying our local restaurants too, but there are too many to list! This guide is family-friendly too!

It’s part 2 of my advice on how to become a successful content creator in a small, rural area! Be ready to take notes, let’s go!

Looking for things to do this fall in Southern Illinois? I have the perfect list for you! From tailgates to pumpkin paths, wineries to festivals, and everything in between! Included are links, locations, and dates (when available). Save the checklist to your phone and pull it up the next weekend you find yourself asking, “what is there to do in Southern Illinois?”

Our adventures on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail while attending the Midsummer Picnic Pairings event! This event is a progressive food and wine tasting that takes place over 12 wineries located in Southern Illinois. The Southern Illinois wine trail is known for it’s unique blends among beautiful bluffs.

Looking for advice on how to become a content creator in a small midwestern rural area like Southern Illinois? Here is part one with 4 of my best points of advice.

Our weekend at the Shawnee Revival Music and Camping Festival located at the Shawnee Cave Amphitheater in Murphysboro, Illinois. This weekend featured artists like The Red Clay Strays, Brothers Comatose, Samantha Fish, Grace Potter, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, The Main Squeeze, and more! This Midwest music festival with camping and glamping packages was SO cool! Here are some tips we learned along the way.

I celebrated my one-year anniversary of being in business back in April, and I took some time to reflect on how my business has shifted since then. Here is a look at what to expect in terms of service offerings, content coming your way, and name changes.

All about Geocaching, the thing I mention doing sometimes. Here is a very beginner description of what it is, how to start, and some locations I think beginners should check out!

Read about our Saturday stay at the Pale Black Dot, and what two best friends of two decades do when they meet back up!

My history and our Mother’s Day in Ste Genevieve, Missouri

A recap of our hosted stay at The Skoolie AirBNB in Vienna, IL. This 2008 Bluebird bus has been renovated into a luxury glamper. Boasting sleeping accommodations for 4, a wet bath with toilet and heated tile floor, air and heat, television with streaming services, wifi, fire pit, and more, the Skoolie needs to be on your Staycation or Vacation List!

A detailed review of the Paul Ice Recreation Area in Murphysboro, Illinois. This rec area is maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and features three playgrounds, hunting and fishing, boat and kayak launches, geocaches, pavilions, and rest areas.

MY recommended spots for Toddlers in Southern Illinois

Our favorite ways to spend time with a toddler in Giant City State Park and along Makanda Boardwalk