Almost a year and a half after last setting foot in the southern Great Plains, I returned for a multi-day trip in Oklahoma and Texas in October of 2026. This blog follows that journey from start to finish. Enjoy. Display mentioned Just before 7 AM on October 16, 2026, I left from my house in Missouri and headed south on I-44 towards the great State of Oklahoma. The drive south was uneventful; however, I came across a Travel America just outside Joplin, MO, with a unique disp

It was never about the miles. It was about experiencing something new, seeing life from a different perspective, and finally exploring the places I once dreamed about as a child.

In the summer of 2025, I moved from Oklahoma, where I had resided for 10 years, to east-central Missouri. That same year, in the fall months, I became interested in travelling to states like Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana to explore new areas. During this search, I came across many areas I found interesting in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas. Then, while searching in Indiana, I came across "Turkey Run State Park," which featured a large wooden bridge spanning a river. The