The mile-long Old Chain of Rocks Bridge 60-feet above the Mississippi River with a 30-degree turn midway was my quest today. This bridge is historical since it once was part of a stretch of historic…
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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…
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.
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.
2023 Top Ten Hikes
The 2023 Top Ten Hikes include a former train tunnel, a white sand lake, unique rock formations, and cliff-top river views. I chose them based on length, how much I enjoyed them, and what natural…
2023 Top Hiking Books
In 2023 I read not only books on hiking but also what you can forage in the woods along with hikes in the Midwest. Word of Warning: Be careful foraging since some edibles in the…
Sylvan Springs Park Walk
Walk across stone bridges while a spring flows through rocks below is a unique jaunt in South County St. Louis at Sylvan Springs Park. This is a 1.24-mile hike with paved and unpaved sections and…
Marveling at the Height of Devils Tower National Monument
A large column of rock rises 1,267 feet above the nearby Belle Fourche River to form Devils Tower National Monument.
Short Hike to Ball Mill Resurgence Sink Hole
Ball Mill Resurgence Natural Area is a short hike for a geologic wonder near Perryville, Mo. Nearby is a lithium natural spring. What Is a Resurgence? A resurgence is a karst formation wherein a sinkhole…
Fall Hikes: Engelmann Woods Natural Area
Engelmann Woods Natural Area preserves old-growth forests that once covered the uplands along the Missouri River. This family hike allowed us to venture into the deep woods and climb some hills. Forest Life Trees here…
