Hiking on land once mined as part of the old “lead belt” and exploring woods and a small stream was my day at St. Joe State Park. The park has several trails and I chose…
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Berryman Trail Loop to Harmon Spring
I hiked a north loop of the Berryman Trail through woods crossing small streams to go to Harmon Spring in Mark Twain National Forest. This was about nine-miles total with lots of up and down…
Crossing Creeks at Young Conservation Area
Walking along a clear stream, going up into Ozark hills and through a pine forest was part of my three-mile hike at Young Conservation Area. Hiking the Taconic Trail combines two loops and provides variety…
Checking Out Markham Springs
You can explore the many natural springs or stay the night at the five-bedroom stone house at Markham Springs Recreation Area in Mark Twain National Forest. The name of the recreation area comes from the…
Dad Hikes: Meramec Conservation Area
Meramec River views and caves are some of the sites at Meramec Conservation Area. This area is just across the river from the more well-known Meramec State Park, which I will talk about in my…
Dad Hikes: Taking In The Views At Bootleg Access
Hiking through a forest to lookouts of the St. Francois Mountains and stops along the rocky Big River were the highlights of the trail at Bootleg Access. Starting the Trail at Bootleg Access The trail…
Finding Waterfalls at Hickory Canyons
Box canyons, dripping waterfalls, and fern-filled cliffs are the sights and sounds and Hickory Canyons Natural Area.
Dad Hikes: Climbing Boulders at Castor River Shut-Ins
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: 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…
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.
