Travel & Route Directory – Scenic Routes, Historic Journeys, and Travel Guides
Explore a growing directory of historic landmarks, battlefields, scenic routes, parks, museums, river towns, and unique destinations throughout the Midwest. Old Folks Adventures Directory will grow in Historical places and markers that Michael uses to plan our trips. Our directory highlights places we’ve visited along with destinations still on our travel list, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Many listings include links to our travel articles, videos, and historical features, helping you discover the stories behind the places you visit.
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, Native American Heritage Sites, State park, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
113 Bollinger Mill Rd, Burfordville, Missouri 63739
Explore Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Missouri along the Trail of Tears. Discover Civil War history, a working 1800s mill, and a scenic covered bridge.
Cave-in-Rock State Park
1 New State Park Rd, Cave-In-Rock, Illinois 62919
Cave-in-Rock State Park in Southern Illinois along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. Visit the famous cave ferry crossing, scenic views, and hiking trails.
Charlestown State Park
Listed in Ohio River Scenic Byway, State park
3000 State Park Drive, Charlestown, Indiana 47111
Scenic spot with rugged terrain for hiking & bird-watching, plus fishing & full hookup camping site.
Red Clay State Historic Park
Listed in Native American Heritage Sites, State park, Trail of Tears, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1140 Red Clay Park Road SW, Cleveland, Tennessee 37311
Explore Red Clay State Historic Park the last Cherokee council grounds Blue Hole Spring and memorials along the Trail of Tears in Tennessee. State park with Native American exhibits & cultural activities, plus picnic areas & an amphitheater.
Reelfoot Lake Tennessee
Listed in State park, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
2595 TN-21, Tiptonville, Tennessee 38079
Explore Reelfoot Lake in Tiptonville Tennessee - a unique earthquake-formed lake known for bald eagles fishing resorts and scenic cypress swamps. Large lake park featuring cypress trees, aquatic plants & American bald eagles.
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
Explore Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Missouri along the Trail of Tears. Discover Civil War history, a working 1800s mill, and a scenic covered bridge.
Cave-in-Rock State Park
Cave-in-Rock State Park in Southern Illinois along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. Visit the famous cave ferry crossing, scenic views, and hiking trails.
Charlestown State Park
Scenic spot with rugged terrain for hiking & bird-watching, plus fishing & full hookup camping site.
Red Clay State Historic Park
Explore Red Clay State Historic Park the last Cherokee council grounds Blue Hole Spring and memorials along the Trail of Tears in Tennessee. State park with Native American exhibits & cultural activities, plus picnic areas & an amphitheater.
Reelfoot Lake Tennessee
Explore Reelfoot Lake in Tiptonville Tennessee - a unique earthquake-formed lake known for bald eagles fishing resorts and scenic cypress swamps. Large lake park featuring cypress trees, aquatic plants & American bald eagles.
