Trailhead information sign
Greenspace East from Heritage Trail Hike
Watson Trail Park Walk
Watson Trail Park in Sunset Hills is a favorite stop for my son if we are in South County for the zip line and trails that go throughout the park. OUR TIME HERE We stopped at Watson Trail Park in Sunset Hills, Mo., for lunch, a short hike, and playground time. We parked in a lot near the aquatic center and headed down to a…
2022 Top Ten Hikes
Here are the top ten hikes I liked the most in 2022. I chose them based on length, how much I enjoyed them, and what natural beauty I saw. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park Hike Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives hikers a chance to scramble through caves and see a rock bridge and sinkholes. I went with David and my son. We only had…
Top 5 Summer Travel Guides For Travel Out West
Here are my 2022 Top 5 Summer Travel Guides that I turned to for summer travels in Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Southern California. I will share our adventures on my blog at the start of the Summer 2023 Travel Season! Moon Nevada by Scott Smith This book provides an overall resource on traveling throughout the state of Nevada. Here you can figure out itineraries from…
2022 Top Five Hiking Books
These are the top five hiking books that helped me find the best trails in exploring the terrain of the Midwest in 2022. I return to them for details on finding waterfalls, canyons, mountaintops, springs, or shut-ins. One Hundred Nature Walks in the Missouri Ozarks by Alan McPherson It is a detailed book on the many trails that you can find throughout the Ozarks. This…
Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Nature Walk
Take a short hike among sugar maple trees, by a pond, and through prairie grass at Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Area. Come here with the kids they can learn about the natural world with the many information signs and tree identifiers. The walk is .6 mile with a 16-foot elevation gain along a wood chip path with a boardwalk. This area serves as an…
Belleville: Bicentennial Park Walk
Take a walk around ponds in the woods and let your kids explore nature-themed playgrounds at Bicentennial Park in Belleville, Ill. This hike is .8 miles long with 56 feet of elevation gain. The 43-acre park is not far from the Belleville Crossing Shopping Center and Illinois Highway 15. BICENTENNIAL WALK At the Trailhead My son joined me on the walk and we started it…
West Tyson County Park Hike
Watching mountain bikers go down cliff-like steps and taking in the faraway views is part of the day at West Tyson County Park. My Hike Overview West Tyson County Park has the trailheads of both the Chubb and Flint Quarry Trails. I am starting at the Flint Quarry Trailhead. The Chubb Trailhead is further up the main road to the park. I am hiking the…
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park Hike
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives hikers a chance to scramble through caves and see a rock bridge and sinkholes. I went with David and my son. We only had a few hours to explore two sites, but even in that short time, we were left in awe of the place. DEVILS ICE BOX TRAIL This .5-mile rugged trail is primarily a boardwalk. Rock Bridge…
St. Francois State Park Hike
A hike by a clear stream that leads to a waterfall and finding a mineshaft are two highlights of my time at St. Francois State Park.
