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…

Destinations
November 27, 2020
13

Pere Marquette State Park

The Fall isn't complete without a trip to Pere Marquette for my family. Amazing views, so much to see and explore, lots of fun things...

Destinations
November 17, 2020
39

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...

Destinations
November 10, 2020
144

Hawn State Park

Easily one of the best hiking and camping destinations near St. Louis. Hawn presents a great diversity of ecosystems in a variety of stunning settings.

Adventures Destinations
November 7, 2020
197

Biking the Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails

For years, I've heard friends rave about biking on the MCT trails and I've been intrigued, but never made the time to check them out...

Destinations
November 3, 2020
62

Mountain Biking Beulah Trail at Greensfelder County Park

A fun and challenging 4.3 mile intermediate mountain bike trail with lots of technical rock gardens strewn among a hard pack dirt trail in Greensfelder...

Destinations
October 30, 2020
150

Hickory Canyons Natural Area

The box canyons and sandstone cliffs of Hickory Canyons in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, were carved by erosion from the remnants of a shallow ocean...

Adventures Destinations
October 13, 2020
249

Lower Meramec River Float

Ever wondered what it was like to paddle the Meramec River not to far from St. Louis. Well, this particular section is Fabulous. Beautiful with...

Destinations
September 7, 2020
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Horseshoe Lake State Park

Only 11 minutes from Downtown St. Louis, Horseshoe Lake is a perfect evening getaway. Ideal for a relaxing paddle, birdwatching, a bike ride, a picnic,...

Destinations
August 17, 2020
66

Jacks Fork River

While getting there is a long drive on twisty, hilly, nausea-inspiring roads, the Jack Fork River is a beautiful river in a beautiful area. Part...

Destinations
July 19, 2020
87

Cuivre River State Park / Lake Lincoln

Looking to relax on a lake with pure, cool water but don't want to have to drive too far from St. Louis. Lake Lincoln in...

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