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Finding Petroglyphs at Washington State Park
Ancient Native American petroglyphs, a cave, and historic stone overlooks along Big River can all be enjoyed at Washington State Park about an hour south of St. Louis. History of Washington State Park Native American…
Cliff Cave Park Hike
Near St. Louis is Cliff Cave Park with panoramic Mississippi River views and a cave to check out along its trails. CLIFF CAVE HISTORY The cave was first recorded in 1749 by John Baptiste D’Gamache,…
Lon Sanders Canyon: My Favorite Shut-Ins Short Hike
Waterfalls and shut-ins in a rocky gorge are what you will find at Lon Sanders Canyon Conservation Area in the Missouri Ozarks.
Giant City State Park Hikes
While exploring Giant City State Park, I marveled at the massive boulders, cascading waterfalls, and the majestic Devil’s Standtable. The park is a little over two hours south of St. Louis near Carbondale, Ill. Our…
Dixon Springs State Park Hike
See a natural spring and a creek with rapids in a canyon at Dixon Springs State Park in Southern Illinois. The park is located about 20 miles north of Metropolis, Ill., and Paducah, Ky. History…
Dad Hikes: Red Bluff Was More Swimming Than Hiking
Picture Red bluffs towering above along Huzzah Creek, carved by the elements over the past 10,000 years. Red Bluff Recreation Area in Mark Twain National Forest was once home to timber mills, but now provides a serene place to enjoy nature.
Touring the Columbia River Gorge
Find mountain-high waterfalls and a deep river canyon in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon. Our family did a trip to the Pacific Northwest seeing Seattle, Portland, North Cascades National Park, the Columbia Gorge, and…
Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary Hike
Hike nature trails through woods, along a small creek, and through prairie grass at H & B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary. The 203-acre wildlife sanctuary is a mile north of Hillsboro, Ill. It includes a wide…
Valley View Glades Natural Area Hike
Waterfalls and wildflowers fill the hills found at Valley View Glades Natural Area near Hillsboro, Mo.
