St. Louis Carousel – history in motion!
I am a sucker for history and preservations stories. The St. Louis Carousel qualifies as both. Located in Faust Park in Chesterfield, Missouri,…
The Butterfly House, a place of beauty
In all my trips to St. Louis, until this past week I had never stopped at the Butterfly House. If I had known…
A visit to the Missouri Botanical Garden
You know spring is really here when you can see it in the blooming flowers. What better place to see flowers in bloom…
St. Louis Zoo – Feeding of the Penguins
My visit to the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago was wonderful, but one thing was missing. They have closed the penguin exhibits so…
Belleville Illinois Fleamarket
Looking for a blast from the past? Check out the fleamarket at the Belleville, Illinois fairgrounds. This weekend event brings in around 200-400…