2015 Midwest Wanderer Year in Review

2015 Midwest Wanderer Year in Review

2015 has been another great year of firsts for us. We’ve visited new destinations, enjoyed new experiences, and had several “who knew?” moments.

Here are some of our favorite 2015 experiences: Read more

Fantastic Caverns: The Only Drive-Through Cave in the U.S.

Fantastic Caverns: The Only Drive-Through Cave in the U.S.

Stalactites hang tight to the ceiling. Stalagmites grow from the ground up as calcite from dripping water builds up. When the formations meet in the middle they become a column. I’ve heard how cave formations build every time I take a cave tour. Yet, I never tire of touring the underground beauty of a cave. Each one is different in its own way, with unique formations,  history, and in the case of Fantastic Caverns in Springfield, Missouri, its mode of transportation. Read more