Enjoy hiking around the lake while watching for waterfowl and strolling alongside a clear, rocky stream at Rotary Park in Wentzville, MO. This 1.2-mile walk goes along a paved trail, park roads, and even by…
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Climbing Down to The Gulf Sinkhole
The Gulf is a massive sinkhole created by a collapsed cave found in Mark Twain National Forest about 33 miles north of Poplar Bluff. It is an amazing sight to see and worth the stop…
Explore the Gardens at Blanchette Park
Discover gardens adorned with blooming plants and shrubs and a Veteran’s Memorial in Blanchette Park, St. Charles, MO. In the park, I walked various loops to see the gardens and explore the entire area. There…
Explore Shut-Ins on a Lower Rock Creek Hike
See waterfalls, shut-ins, creek cascades, pink boulders, and pine-studded hills at Lower Rock Creek, located 12 miles southwest of Fredericktown, MO. This is a 4-mile natural surface hike with a 325-foot elevation gain. The trail…
See Mining Relics at Catawissa Conservation Area
Explore two short trails around former mining lakes and discover stranded barges at the Catawissa Conservation Area, located south of Pacific, Mo. The trails have a natural surface that is mostly level but can become…
Waterfalls and Caves at Ferne Clyffe State Park
Walking along a clear stream to waterfalls and going up into the cliffs to see a cave are some of the natural treasures at Ferne Clyffe State Park. The park has a large number of…
Find Native American Mounds at Dames Park
See ancient Native American mounds on an easy-to-walk path at Dames Park in O’Fallon, Mo., just north of Interstate 70. This is a 1.3-mile walk on a paved surface that follows the side of one-way…
Explore Yellow Springs, Ohio
A natural spring, a grotto, a quaint hotel, and a dairy with miniature golf was all part of our adventure in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It is located between Dayton, Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. It is…
Dad Hikes: Onondaga Cave State Park
Swimming in the Meramec River and hiking to an old cave entrance was our “Sunday Funday” as a family at Onondaga Cave State Park.
Spencer Road Trail: Hike Along a Lake and Wetlands
Hike around a large, clear lake, then above wetlands, and through the urban landscape on the Spencer Road Trail ending at City Centre Park in St. Peters, Mo. This hike covers 8.35 miles on paved…
