A short hike through the woods leads to wooden stepping stones and a homemade bridge at Julius J. Knobeloch Woods Nature Preserve. Overview This 0.7-mile hike is found just off Illinois 158 between Mascoutah and…
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Playground Adventure and Hike at O’Day Park
O’Day Park in O’Fallon, Missouri, features a unique adventure playground with a web-like ropes course, a climbing wall, and paved trails. Playground Fun at O’Day Park After parking, my son and I headed to the…
Hike to a Stone Arch Bridge at Fall Creek Scenic Overlook
Discover a historic stone arch bridge, cascading waterfalls, and scenic views at Fall Creek Scenic Overlook Park. It is located south of Quincy, Illinois, near the intersection of Illinois Highway 57 and Interstate 174. Overview…
Finding a Horse Jumping Course in Queeny Park
While exploring Queeny Park, I discovered horses jumping obstacles across hilly terrain, as well as shoreline walks near tranquil ponds. Up on the Hill I turned into the park off Weidman Road and then made…
Hike Along Pickle Creek at Hawn State Park
Walking along Pickle Creek with its rapids and small waterfalls made for an enchanting hike as the creek gurgled beside me at Hawn State Park. Overview of Hawn State Park This 4,656-acre park has it…
Hike Along a Stream on Deer Creek Greenway
Deer Creek Greenway meanders alongside the picturesque Deer Creek, passing through suburban neighborhoods and landscapes adorned with native plants. I walked 4.2 miles out and back along this paved trail, which has 177 feet of…
Halloween Hikes: Finding a Cave on Zombie Trail West
On the Zombie West Trail, go into a shallow cave below a cliff overhang and listen to the sound of a dripping waterfall. This is a 7.2-mile hike with 443 feet of elevation gain, and…
Halloween Hikes: Hidden Hollows at Zombie Trail East
Hike along the clifftops and through dark hollows and explore the mysterious Zombie Trail East in Wildwood, Missouri. This rocky hike spans 7.4 miles with a 381-foot elevation gain. The trail has various surfaces, including…
Jake’s Field of Dreams Playground and Heartland Park Walk
Heartland Park includes the destination playground, Jake’s Field of Dreams, and a paved trail around a lake and prairie in Wentzville, Mo. My son explored the playground first, then rode his bike while I walked…
Forested Path Hike at McDonnell Park
Hike along paved paths through forests and hills, passing playgrounds at James S. McDonnell Memorial County Park in St. Ann, Mo. Overview This is a 1.3-mile loop hike on an asphalt trail with a 102-foot…
