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Thatawaydad
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As a passionate explorer of the great outdoors, I have seamlessly blended my love for hiking and writing into the vibrant online platform, Thatawaydad.com.

Thatawaydad is more than just a website—I am committed to exploring the beauty of nature and sharin
I put together the Ultimate Guide to Hiking Near St. Louis, featuring 30 hiking trails, parks, scenic views, springs, bluffs, and family-friendly adventures.MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/the-ultimate... #ThatAwayDad #HikingNearStLouis #StLouisHiking #StLouisTrails #MissouriTrails #HikesNearStLouis
September 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Catch a Brewers game in Milwaukee, then take a road trip to the iconic Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers!
www.thatawaydad.com/brewers-to-p... #Milwaukee #Brewers #AmericanFamilyField #GreenBayPackers #LambeauField #MilwaukeePublicMarket #WisconsinTravel #FamilyTravel #RoadTrip
September 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Tulsa’s Gathering Place: One of America’s Best Parks for Families MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/tulsas-gathe...
September 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
In the Oklahoma City area, you will find Bricktown with lots of activities and some unique Route 66 attractions. MORE AT: thatawaydad.com/route-66-kic... #OklahomaCity #OKC #VisitOKC #OklahomaTravel #Bricktown #BricktownOKC #OklahomaRoadTrip #OklahomaAttractions #Brickopolis #MiniGolf
August 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Pick up a can of spray paint and have some fun at Cadillac Ranch, and afterward enjoy a steak at the Big Texan in Amarillo.
MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/spray-paint-... #route66 #route66roadtrip #cadillacranchtexas #bigtexansteak
August 19, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Discover what to expect, top attractions, what to bring, and helpful tips for making the most of your family’s visit at Raging Rivers WaterPark. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/raging-river...

#RagingRivers #RagingRiversWaterPark #GraftonIL #IllinoisTravel #WaterPark #FamilyFun #SummerFun
August 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Santa Fe in One Day With a Stay at La Fonda on the Plaza: Santa Fe offers a rich history and unique accommodations, including La Fonda on the Plaza, near downtown attractions. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/santa-fe-in-...
August 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Slide down or walk along the top of the world’s largest gypsum dune field at White Sands National Park near Alamogordo, N.M. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/sledding-fun...
July 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
At Guadalupe Mountains National Park, a short hike led to the ruins of the Old Butterfield Stagecoach Route Pinery Station and native plants.https://www.thatawaydad.com/short-hike-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park/
July 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM
See the largest underground chamber in North America, at almost 4,000 feet long, and watch thousands of bats leave the cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/exploring-ca...
July 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Slide down yellow sand dunes at heights of 70 feet at Monahans Sandhills State Park, just 30 miles west of Odessa, Texas.

We stopped here on our way to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. MORE AT www.thatawaydad.com/sledding-at-...
July 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
In Dallas, we had the chance to watch the Rangers at Globe Life Field and take in the views from the top of Reunion Tower. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/catch-a-rang...
July 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Hiking part of the Chubb and the Flint Quarry Trail leads to views of the Meramec River and cliff-like terrain along hills.

This hike covers 8.8 miles on natural surfaces and gains 968 feet of elevation. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/hike-along-t...
June 26, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Walk along the Brickline Greenway to discover the history of Mill Creek Valley and the Negro National League in St. Louis.

MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/learn-st-lou...
June 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Flynn Park, in University City, Missouri, is surrounded by Tudor- and brick-style homes and filled with large, leafy trees. MORE AT: thatawaydad.com/walk-by-tudo...
June 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Walking the Riparian Trail in Chesterfield takes you through woods, past lakes, and along streams and by a playground. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/hike-along-r...
June 3, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Smelling the aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning and seeing the red, white, and green colors of the Italian flag filled my walk through The Hill neighborhood, starting at Berra Park. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/strolling-th...
May 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Take a walk along Shady Grove Creek to see a small waterfall and a rain garden full of blossoms at Larson Park in Webster Groves. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/hike-along-s...
May 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Hike or Bike along the Scenic Meramec Greenway: Start your day on the Meramec Greenway at George Winter Park, where you can walk along the Meramec River and through the river town of Fenton, Missouri. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/hike-or-bike...
May 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Near Don Robinson State Park, you can visit the Black Madonna Shrine, famous for its colorful rock sculptures. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/roadside-att...
May 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
On the LaBarque Hills Trail in Don Robinson State Park, you’ll see eroded cliffs and clear pools surrounded by sandstone canyons. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/don-robinson...
April 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Hike through fields full of flowers in the spring and walk by swamps and ponds that used to be gravel pits at the Pacific Palisades Conservation Area. MORE AT: thatawaydad.com/pacific-pali...
April 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Hike through woods and along the shore of Spector Lake at Binkley Woods Park in Warrenton, MO., east of the St. Louis Metro.
The trail is paved and has two loops—one circles the lake, and the other goes through the woods. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/walk-along-t...
April 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
You can enjoy beautiful views of Crescent Valley and the Meramec River by hiking the Bluff View Trail in Wildwood, MO. MORE AT: www.thatawaydad.com/high-point-m...
April 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM