As a child, what I looked forward to the most at Christmas was the magic of the Plaza Lights in Kansas City. It is an over-90-year-old tradition that spans a 15-block area with Christmas lights…
Posts tagged Missouri
Playground Adventure and Hike at O’Day Park
O’Day Park in O’Fallon, Missouri, features a unique adventure playground with a web-like ropes course, a climbing wall, and paved trails. Playground Fun at O’Day Park After parking, my son and I headed to the…
Creve Coeur Park: Bootlegger’s Run Hike
Hiking along ravines, wooded river hills, and high above Creve Coeur Park is a walk on Bootlegger’s Run in Maryland Heights, Mo. Located on the upper level of Creve Coeur Park. I hiked 4.2 miles…
Go to the Top of the Gateway Arch
Go to the pinnacle of the 630-foot Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis where you can have far-off views of Missouri and Illinois. It is the smallest national park in the U.S. and is located…
Old Towne Park Walk
Stroll through the Old Towne Park in St. Peters, Missouri, see a distinctive two-story cabin, and check out the nearby historic downtown. Overview This .6-mile walk is mostly paved but includes a field section in…
O’Fallon Civic Park Walk
Take a leisurely stroll along a paved path next to a rocky stream and see a historic cabin at Civic Park, O’Fallon, Mo. I walked .6 miles around the park, aquatic center, and by a…
See a Natural Spring in Webster Groves
A walk that leads to a natural spring and through woods is part of a day at Blackburn Park in Webster Groves, Mo. I walked 1.3 miles through the outer area of the park, which…
Broemmelsiek Park Hikes
Hiking alongside a brook and discovering frogs in a swamp made for a delightful day with my child at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Missouri. This park has more than 9 miles of paved and unpaved…
Peruque Valley Park Hike
Hike along a short ridge above a pebble-filled stream and by baseball fields at Peruque Valley Park in Wentzville.
2023 Top Ten Hikes
The 2023 Top Ten Hikes include a former train tunnel, a white sand lake, unique rock formations, and cliff-top river views. I chose them based on length, how much I enjoyed them, and what natural…
