Hike to three different waterfalls and gaze across the Grand Canyon of the East at Letchworth State Park about 40 minutes south of Rochester, N.Y. The Genesee River roars through the gorge creating these waterfalls between cliffs as high as 600 feet in some places surrounded by lush forests. If you are visiting Niagara Falls and want to see a more rural area, Letchworth State…
Walk along the Brickline Greenway to discover the history of Mill Creek Valley and the Negro National League in St. Louis. Overview This is a 2.3-mile out-and-back walk on a paved surface with 125 feet of elevation gain, from the corner of Compton and Market, near Chaifetz Arena, to Energizer Park in St. Louis. It took me about 46 minutes to complete. The walkway is…
The mile-long Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 60-feet above the Mississippi River with a 30-degree turn midway was my quest today. This bridge is historical since it once was part of a stretch of historic U.S. Route 66 and is at a major point along the Mississippi River near rock ledges that once created dangerous rapids for riverboats. Driving To Old Chain of Rocks Bridge…
Pickle Springs Natural Area is a two-mile hike that highlights some of the best of the Missouri Ozarks. It has wet weather waterfalls, springs, sandstone rock formations, and even views of the surrounding mountains. Natural History of Pickle Springs The sandstone rock here was formed from the sandy beaches of a shallow ocean that existed here 500 million years ago. Since then, years of erosion…
Forested ravines with creek views can be found at Pleasant Ridge Park just north of St. Clair Square Mall in Fairview Heights.
Flynn Park, in University City, Missouri, is surrounded by Tudor- and brick-style homes and filled with large, leafy trees. I explored several paved paths and sidewalks around Flynn Park, taking in different parts of the park and the neighborhood. The walk was 1.2 miles long with 66 feet of elevation gain. You can make it shorter by just walking through the park. First Park Walk…
Walking the Riparian Trail in Chesterfield takes you through woods, past lakes, and along streams and by a playground. This walk includes the Riparian Trail, a paved path around a lake, and part of the Central Park Trail. It mostly involves paved trails, with a section of the Riparian Trail unpaved. The paved sections are stroller-friendly. The hike covers 1.8 miles and gains 92 feet…
Smelling the aroma of freshly baked bread in the morning and seeing the red, white, and green colors of the Italian flag filled my walk through The Hill neighborhood, starting at Berra Park. This is St. Louis’ Italian neighborhood. I walked about a mile along the sidewalks through The Hill neighborhood and around Berra Park, which allowed me to see several sites in the area….
Take a walk along Shady Grove Creek to see a small waterfall and a rain garden full of blossoms at Larson Park in Webster Groves. The walk is about 0.7 miles long, mostly on natural surfaces, with two loops along mowed paths and about 20 feet of elevation gain. Start of the Walk I parked at the Larson Park South Entrance lot. If it has…
Start your day on the Meramec Greenway at George Winter Park, where you can walk along the Meramec River and through the river town of Fenton, Missouri. The route covers 8.3 miles and gains 113 feet of elevation. The hike was shorter for me since I didn’t go through Fenton City Park twice. You’ll walk on asphalt trails, sidewalks, and some road sections. Depending on…
