Dad Hikes: Prehistoric Graham Cave State Park

Graham Cave State Park is right off Interstate 70 and is a hike into ancient history. Hiking through the park you walk in the footsteps of hunters-gathers thousands of years ago who found shelter in Graham Cave. This state park also has waterfalls when it rains and babbling brooks along with a river nearby.  Luckily the day we went as a family the waterfalls were…

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Dad Hikes: Sam A. Baker State Park

Wet-weather waterfalls splashing down through boulders and a lookout across the St. Francois Mountains await you on the Shut-Ins Trail at Sam A. Baker State Park. History of the Park Sam A. Baker State Park is one of the oldest parks in Missouri since land acquired for it was in 1926. The park honors former Mo. Gov. Sam Aaron Baker who encouraged the park’s creation…

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