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
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Hiking Along the River at Lower Meramec Park
Lower Meramec Park is a walk-through flat bottomland forest with Meramec River views with a trailhead just off of Interstate 55.
Halloween Hikes: Arnold City Park
Walking along former residential streets through the bottomland forest was my hike at Arnold City Park. FIRST HIKE A gravel parking lot for the hike can be found at the end of Bradley Beach Road…
Halloween Hikes: Robertsville State Park Cemetery Walk
Views of the Meramec River and walk through spicebush, lush forests and creeks can be found at Robertsville State Park along with a trip to an electrified cemetery. HISTORY The park was once part of…
Dad Hikes: Meramec Conservation Area
Meramec River views and caves are some of the sites at Meramec Conservation Area. This area is just across the river from the more well-known Meramec State Park, which I will talk about in my…
Dad Hikes: Spending the Day At Castlewood State Park
Cliffside walks along the Meramec River and wading in Kiefer Creek were part of our day at Castlewood State Park.
