Pink granite boulders and waterfalls await you in the Castor River Shut-Ins at the 1,632 acres Amidon Memorial Conservation Area just ten miles east of Fredricktown, MO.
Dad Hikes: Climbing Boulders at Castor River Shut-Ins
Bee Tree Park: A Mississippi Bluff Fit For a Telephone Executive
A former telephone executive mansion, Mississippi River views, and a forested lake were part of my explorations of Bee Tree County Park in south St. Louis County.
Dad Hikes: Sam A. Baker State Park
Wet-weather waterfalls splashing down through boulders and a lookout across the St. Francois Mountains await you on the Shut-Ins Trail at Sam A. Baker State Park. History of the Park Sam A. Baker State Park is one of the oldest parks in Missouri since land acquired for it was in 1926. The park honors former Mo. Gov. Sam Aaron Baker who encouraged the park’s creation…
Dad Hikes: Spending the Day At Castlewood State Park
Cliffside walks along the Meramec River and wading in Kiefer Creek were part of our day at Castlewood State Park.
Dad Hikes: Olin Nature Preserve
A bubbly waterfall and a monument to the Underground Railroad were found at the Olin Nature Preserve.
Dad Hikes: Hiking Gone Wrong at Cuivre River State Park
My first thought on doing Lone Spring Trail at Cuivre State Park should be renamed “Lost Springs Trail” since I spent some of the time not finding the trail. This was an adventurous hike with a lot of lessons learned.
First Day of Kindergarten
Andrew’s first day of kindergarten seemed to be easier for him than me since he was excited about it where I was a bit sad and uncertain about this big change in his life. First Assignment His teacher had an assignment for him to help the class to get to know each other. He was to fill a small paper bag with items that are…
Dad Hikes: Millstream Gardens
Majestic pines, huge rock boulders creating shut-ins, and rapids greet you at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area.
Dad Hikes: Silver Mines
A mineshaft and a cascading river rushing through the remains of a stone cut dam are what awaits you at Silver Mines Recreation Area.
Dad Hikes: Sunflowers and Ferry Rides
Our adventure included fields of golden sunflowers and a Mississippi River ferry ride.
