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 4.9K
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 1.7K
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 1.6K
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 1.4K
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 1.5K
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 1.2K
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 1.6K
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 1.7K
Adventures 10 Best outdoor activities for young kids in St. Louis For most young kids, a long hike sounds more like torture than an exciting adventure. But, there are many things young kids do love to... November 27, 2020 1.5K
Destinations 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 1.2K
