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…
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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…
Grand Bluffs: Hiking High Above The Missouri River
A view from 300-foot high bluffs, some of the highest along the Missouri River, await you at Grand Bluffs Conservation Area near Hermann, Mo.
Longview Farm Park Walk
Longview Farm Park has a paved path around a horse pasture and lake in the woods and a large playground for kids.
Moody Park Hide and Seek and Loop Hike
A walk in Moody Park (Longacre Park) takes you past a woodsy-themed playground and along the shoreline of a lake. My son and I walked a 1.5-mile paved loop with a gentle incline, gaining 19…
Crossing Bridges Over Waterfalls at Twin Oaks Park
A day at Twin Oaks Park involves a leisurely walk through the woods, passing by picturesque waterfalls and ponds and admiring the vibrant red and white koi swimming gracefully. Going to the Park This park…
Nature Inspired Playground and Wooded Walk at Wildwood Community Park
Wildwood Community Park features a campground-themed playground and a paved trail through wooded hills. Our Time at Wildwood Community Park I came here with my son because the park has a fun playground, and he…
