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…
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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.
Cave Hiking at Meramec State Park
Meramec State Park is where you can hike from one cave to another, staring into the darkness in each one, a favorite hike for my son. Over 40 caves wind through the limestone and dolomite layers underneath the park and you can see a few of them hiking the park’s trails
Dad Hikes: Onondaga Cave State Park
Swimming in the Meramec River and hiking to an old cave entrance was our “Sunday Funday” as a family at Onondaga Cave State Park.
Daniel Boone Bridge From Busch Greenway Hike
Take a hike along a rocky creek on the Busch Greenway then cross the Daniel Boone Bridge for far-off Missouri River views. This 5.4-mile out-and-back hike involves crossing the Interstate 64 bridge along a pedestrian…
Gateway Arch National Park Walk
The Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis stands at a height of 630 feet and is constructed from stainless steel, forming the world’s tallest arch. It is also the tallest man-made monument in the Western…
College Meadows Walk and McAuley Playground
Take a walk in the prairie grass field and then go to the medieval castle-themed McAuley Playground with the kid.
Broemmelsiek Park Hikes
Hiking alongside a brook and discovering frogs in a swamp made for a delightful day with my child at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Missouri. This park has more than 9 miles of paved and unpaved…
Oak Knoll Park Stroll
Oak Knoll Park is a picturesque destination, featuring a serene pond surrounded by bald cypress trees and vibrant tulips that bloom in the spring. A .7 paved walkway can be found here along with a…
Peruque Valley Park Hike
Hike along a short ridge above a pebble-filled stream and by baseball fields at Peruque Valley Park in Wentzville.
