Destinations Bell Smith Springs A stunning destination with great swimming holes, beautiful creeks, and spectacular rock formations. We loved this area and will be back soon. September 5, 2023 61
Hiking Salt Lick Point Land And Water Reserve Jutting unexpectedly out of bottomland farms, a spine of limestone bluffs walls out of the lowland farms of the Mississippi river valley in Illinois. The... February 14, 2022 1.3K
Destinations Chain Of Rocks Bridge Part of the famed, historic Route 66, the Chain Of Rocks Bridge provides historic nastalgia along with great views of a particularly interesting section of... January 17, 2022 2.4K
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
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
