Activities Rock Climbing Rockwoods Reserve Rock Climbing Bluff The St. Louis area has needed a good, free, nearby, outdoor climbing area for a long time. There is certainly no lack of limestone bluffs... December 26, 2021 2.6K
Destinations 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 2.5K
Rock Climbing Rock Climbing at Pere Marquette State Park Fun, free outdoor rock climbing limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River just an hour from St. Louis in a beautiful Illinois State Park. May 30, 2021 2.2K
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 6.9K
Destinations 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 2.7K
Destinations 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 2.7K
Destinations 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 3K
Destinations 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 2.5K
Destinations 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 2.1K
Destinations 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 2.9K
