Stealey Way Trail crosses small brooks and goes along Peruque Creek through Quail Ridge Park south of Wentzville, Mo. The 2.3-mile natural surface trail is the longest one in the park and the most remote…
Date Archives November 2021
Fall Hikes: Rock Cave Nature Preserve
A 1.3 mile out and back trail that has a small cave, sandstone outcroppings, and rock formations can be found at Rock Cave Nature Preserve. Unusual for Central Illinois compared to northern and southern Illinois…
Exploring Pleasant Ridge Park
Forested ravines with creek views can be found at Pleasant Ridge Park just north of St. Clair Square Mall in Fairview Heights.
Fall Hikes: Rockwoods Reservation
Andrew dipping his toes in the cold spring water.
Fall Hikes: Engelmann Woods Natural Area
Engelmann Woods Natural Area preserves old-growth forests that once covered the uplands along the Missouri River. This family hike allowed us to venture into the deep woods and climb some hills. Forest Life Trees here…
