Near Kansas City, Missouri, Fort Osage was constructed in the early 1800s under the direction of explorer General William Clark to protect U.S. pioneers. Established in 1808 as a military outpost in the newly acquired…
Date Archives November 2023
Willoughby Heritage Farm Walk
Explore a farm and then hike along a forested hill at Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve in Collinsville, Ill. The park showcases farming life complete with tractors, barns, and a 1930’s style Craftsman Farm…
Take a Six Mile Hike in Forest Park
You can hike around the perimeter of Forest Park on the Heels Path, passing by the Zoo and Science Center, through the woods, and by many streams and lakes. This is close to a six-mile…
Forest Park: Kennedy Forest Hike
Take a walk deep in the woods crossing streams and through prairie grass in Forest Park at Kennedy Forest. Dedicated in 1964, John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest consists of more than 60 acres of mature…
St. Louis Art Museum: Sculpture Garden Walk
Sculptures grace the grounds of the St. Louis Art Museum and in the Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden. The sculpture park is in the back of the Art Museum and you can also see more…
Forest Park: Check Out Turtle Playground
Turtle Playground is a magnet for children of all ages who love climbing on the backs of the giant cement reptiles. Located across Interstate 64 and the St. Louis Zoo and not far from the…
Kirkwood Park Hike
Take a hike along a rocky creek, through forested hills, and around a clear lake in a loop walk in Kirkwood Park. This two-mile hike includes paved and unpaved sections, stairs, and a 102-foot elevation…
