Destinations

The extended St. Louis region features many breathtaking outdoor areas. From the Ozark mountains and streams, to rolling hills of farms and forests, to big rivers, abundant amazing destinations await your explorations…

Current River

A Current River float trip is a must-do experience for everyone in Missouri that loves the outdoors. The Current River is considered by many to...

October 17, 2021
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Adventures Destinations

Lower Meramec River – Section III

This 76 mile section of the Meramec River starts near St. Clair, Missouri and ends at the Mississippi River near Arnold. It is far more...

January 30, 2021
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Engelmann Woods Natural Area

Wet Weather Waterfalls and Streams I enjoyed this area so much the first time I visited that I decided I needed to go back 7...

January 25, 2021
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Fort Belle Fontaine

A popular place for history buffs. This is where the Lewis and Clark expedition began and ended and later, a major project of the WPA...

January 6, 2021
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Lewis and Clark Trail

Definitely one of the most scenic hikes within an hour of St. Louis. Amazing views from bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. Beautiful valley with a...

December 27, 2020
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Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary

I don’t know how I managed to live in St. Louis for over 45 years without learning that it is one of the best bird-watching...

December 13, 2020
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Matson Hill County Park – Hiking and Mountain Biking

A beautiful off-the-beaten-path (but popular) trail near Defiance that winds through the very scenic hills of Missouri's wine country.

December 7, 2020
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Pickle Springs Natural Area

Hidden away just off of Hawn State Park, there are a lot of people who have never heard of Pickle Springs. But, I'm pretty sure...

November 30, 2020
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Destinations Mountain Biking

Eureka Mountain Bike Park

Banked turns, drops, skinnies, jumps, rock gardens, practice zones, slalom course, ... This place has so much to offer mountain bikers looking to have a...

November 29, 2020
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Pere Marquette State Park

The Fall isn't complete without a trip to Pere Marquette for my family. Amazing views, beautiful historic structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, so...

November 27, 2020
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