Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri is often referred to as Fort Lost in the Woods because it seems to be out in the middle of nowhere. For people who are used to city life, this duty station can be a big change. It can definitely feel like there's not much around. But Travis and I both feel like every duty station is what you make of it. You can PCS and be totally depressed ... or you can have a good attitude and find new adventures -- even while lost in the woods! Travis and I have only been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for five months, but we have already found a ton of fun things to do! Continue Reading
Things to Do in Springfield, MO
I love living near Springfield while here at Fort Leonard Wood. Springfield has everything I could want. Target, anyone? And my all-time favorite -- Hobby Lobby! There is a ton of shopping in Springfield, but there is also lots of other fun things to do there. Today, I'm sharing some of the fun things available to do in Springfield, Missouri. Things to Do in Springfield Wild Animal Safari We went to the Wild Animal Safari with some friends and had so much fun. We took the bus tour so that we could feed the animals. The bus driver was really great at making sure everyone got a Continue Reading
Things to Do in St. Louis
A lot of people make fun of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. It has the nickname Fort Lost in the Woods, because it's out in the middle of nowhere. People will often say there's nothing to do here, but I disagree. Travis and I have been so busy doing lots of fun activities every weekend. The biggest city in this state is a mere two hours away. We have spent some time in St. Louis, and probably aren't finished with this city. It's perfect for a weekend getaway! For anyone else planning a trip to St. Louis, I've compiled a list of things to do there! Our Favorite Things to Do in St. Continue Reading
Things to Do in Branson
For Easter weekend, Travis and I decided to take a short trip to see Branson, Missouri. It's only a couple hours away, and we've heard lots of great things about this city. Today, I'm sharing what we did in Branson, as well as other things to do there. Our Favorite Things in Branson Extreme Racing There are several places to ride go-karts, but of course Travis wanted the fastest ones we could find. This led us to Extreme Racing, where you have to qualify before actually racing the fast cars. And these cars were fast! I was really impressed with the organization, staff, and safety Continue Reading