Take a hike along a rocky creek on the Busch Greenway then cross the Daniel Boone Bridge for far-off Missouri River views. This 5.4-mile out-and-back hike involves crossing the Interstate 64 bridge along a pedestrian…
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Gateway Arch National Park Walk
The Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis stands at a height of 630 feet and is constructed from stainless steel, forming the world’s tallest arch. It is also the tallest man-made monument in the Western…
College Meadows Walk and McAuley Playground
Take a walk in the prairie grass field and then go to the medieval castle-themed McAuley Playground with the kid.
Broemmelsiek Park Hikes
Hiking alongside a brook and discovering frogs in a swamp made for a delightful day with my child at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Missouri. This park has more than 9 miles of paved and unpaved…
Oak Knoll Park Stroll
Oak Knoll Park is a picturesque destination, featuring a serene pond surrounded by bald cypress trees and vibrant tulips that bloom in the spring. A .7 paved walkway can be found here along with a…
Peruque Valley Park Hike
Hike along a short ridge above a pebble-filled stream and by baseball fields at Peruque Valley Park in Wentzville.
Fox Run Trail Hike at Rockwoods Range
A hike through wooded hills down to valleys with rocky brooks is part of the day at Rockwoods Range Conservation Area on the Fox Run Trail. The natural surface hike is 7.6 miles long with…
Top Five Spring Hikes Near St. Louis
Blooming dogwood trees, prairie wildflowers, and gushing waterfalls create magical spring hikes near St. Louis.
Rock Springs Rotary Park Hike
Rock Springs Rotary Park in O’Fallon, Ill., has a paved trail through forest and prairie grass encircling the whole park.
Gilbert Lake and Great River Road Hike
Hike along the Illinois River and Gilbert Lake, then through Pere Marquette State Park, passing by farms along the Great River Road.
