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…
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Sports Center Park Walk
Walk along a paved path bordering Dardenne Creek at the 20-acre Sports Center Park near the Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters, MO. Overview This hike is .6 miles on a paved surface with 3…
Dixon Springs State Park Hike
See a natural spring and a creek with rapids in a canyon at Dixon Springs State Park in Southern Illinois. The park is located about 20 miles north of Metropolis, Ill., and Paducah, Ky. History…
Explore Yellow Springs, Ohio
A natural spring, a grotto, a quaint hotel, and a dairy with miniature golf was all part of our adventure in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It is located between Dayton, Ohio, and Columbus, Ohio. It is…
O’Fallon Civic Park Walk
Take a leisurely stroll along a paved path next to a rocky stream and see a historic cabin at Civic Park, O’Fallon, Mo. I walked .6 miles around the park, aquatic center, and by a…
River’s Edge Park Hike Near Shopping Centers in Chesterfield
Walking around a 40-acre lake and checking out the fast-moving Missouri River was my hike at River’s Edge Park in Chesterfield, Mo. At the Start of the Hike Parking for River’s Edge Park is on…
Brentwood Park Hike
Hike by a destination playground and along rock-filled Deer Creek on paved trails at Brentwood Park. This 2-mile walk has 52 feet of elevation gain on a paved trail using Brentwood Park trails, Sycamore Trail…
Webster Park Hike In St. Charles
You can take a one-mile trail through the woods and along a creek at Webster Park, near the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO. This loop hike is mostly along gravel with a short section…
See a Natural Spring in Webster Groves
A walk that leads to a natural spring and through woods is part of a day at Blackburn Park in Webster Groves, Mo. I walked 1.3 miles through the outer area of the park, which…
Dad Hikes: Red Bluff Was More Swimming Than Hiking
Picture Red bluffs towering above along Huzzah Creek, carved by the elements over the past 10,000 years. Red Bluff Recreation Area in Mark Twain National Forest was once home to timber mills, but now provides a serene place to enjoy nature.
