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I really love Riverlands and this gives a nice overview of what makes the area so special.
Explored a new-to-me 15-mile section of the Meramec River yesterday, Redhorse Access to River 'Round Conservation Area. ![]()
We had perfect weather with a nice mix of dramatic clouds that gave nice respite from the sun, perfect temperatures for being on the water, and some threatening thunder that never materialized into a storm where we were. ![]()
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Despite being the furthest from St. Louis of all the subsections in Section III, it was actually one of the most developed with lots of houses and private sites along the way. And, despite being twisty as it winds it's way among some towering bluffs, their weren't very many rapids. ![]()
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I've updated our web page for this lowest section of the Meramec a bunch now and I hope it gives a good sense of what to expect in the various subsection of this beautiful section of the river. stlouisoutdooradventures.com/lower-meramec-river-section-3/
I've begun a quest to paddle the entire Meramec River within a couple years in small chunks. I've now completed my 5th sub-section of the lower Meramec (aka section III). As I go I'm taking pics and writing up my thoughts for our website. I've only got a few more sections to do to complete the parts that most interest me (I currently plan on skipping the last 20 miles as I expect them to be rather dull and not-so-pretty) and then I'll start working my way further upriver. Having so much fun doing this little quest of mine. ![]()
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Here's the updated web page: stlouisoutdooradventures.com/lower-meramec-river-section-3/
Missouri has LOTS of caves. I believe the 2nd most in the country. So much to explore...
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Highly recommend going to this a bit before sunset in the next month if you haven't been before. Spectacularly beautiful.
Sunflowers in bloom at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
www.stltoday.com
Sunflowers are blooming at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, just north of I-270 near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. The Missouri Department of Conservation plants the sun...
I haven't been able to make much time to go on and write-up adventures due to a very active baseball season for my boys but the Midwest Nomads have been very active. Today, they've released a great resource for finding Adventures around St. Louis. Highly recommend you check it out.
Good piece on some nice spots around Missouri from stltoday. www.stltoday.com/travel/masterpieces-of-missouri-state-parks/article_b1cc1083-73ea-52f0-988b-074e...
Masterpieces of Missouri State Parks
www.stltoday.com
Missouri has 56 state parks drawing more than 18 million visitors a year. Last year, we set out to find the “special piece” in a few of them.
An already amazing place is going to get even more amazinger!
St. Charles County Park to Receive $7 Million in Additions
terrain-mag.com
The approval by the St. Charles County Council to change the name of Youth Activity Park to Kinetic Park leads the way for a major transformation that will be all about energy in motion through advent...
Early Spring is a great time to check out nearby waterfalls. Here's a nice piece on options from the stltoday.com. www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/chasing-waterfalls-where-to-find-more-than-a-dozen-falls-within-100-m...
Chasing waterfalls: Where to find more than a dozen falls within 100 miles of St. Louis
www.stltoday.com
Many of the waterfalls in the region don’t flow strongly until after a good rain, which makes spring an ideal time for catching them.