Walking along a clear stream to waterfalls and going up into the cliffs to see a cave are some of the natural treasures at Ferne Clyffe State Park. The park has a large number of…
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Climbing Down to The Gulf Sinkhole
The Gulf is a massive sinkhole created by a collapsed cave found in Mark Twain National Forest about 33 miles north of Poplar Bluff. It is an amazing sight to see and worth the stop…
Lon Sanders Canyon: My Favorite Shut-Ins Short Hike
Waterfalls and shut-ins in a rocky gorge are what you will find at Lon Sanders Canyon Conservation Area in the Missouri Ozarks.
Horner Recreational Park Walk
Walk a paved path around a five-acre lake that winds through old-growth trees at Horner Recreational Park in Lebanon, Illinois. This one-mile walk has some small hills and an elevation gain of 44 feet. The…
Giant City State Park Hikes
While exploring Giant City State Park, I marveled at the massive boulders, cascading waterfalls, and the majestic Devil’s Standtable. The park is a little over two hours south of St. Louis near Carbondale, Ill. Our…
Find an Abandoned Quarry at Whitecliff Park
Whitecliff Park in Crestwood, Mo., includes an abandoned rock quarry with a cliffside pond and 40 acres of woods to explore. Whitecliff Park Trail Whitecliff Park Trail is about a mile hike along a gravel…
Dad Hikes: Illinois Mississippi River Bluffs
My journey today was to explore two trails along the bluffs on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River just south of St. Louis.
The Double Descent of Burden Creek Falls
Bottom of the falls with a small pool
Take a Walk and Play at Jaycee Park
Take the children to play at Discovery Playground and then explore Jaycee Park on a paved path in St. Charles, Missouri.
Old Towne Park Walk
Stroll through the Old Towne Park in St. Peters, Missouri, see a distinctive two-story cabin, and check out the nearby historic downtown. Overview This .6-mile walk is mostly paved but includes a field section in…
