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…
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Exploring Fort Osage
Near Kansas City, Missouri, Fort Osage was constructed in the early 1800s under the direction of explorer General William Clark to protect U.S. pioneers. Established in 1808 as a military outpost in the newly acquired…
Klondike Park Hikes
White sands and cliffs surround a clear water lake at Klondike Park in St. Charles County just west of Defiance, Mo. I hiked the paved trail around a lake, then did two other hikes that…
Bates Memorial Park: Joachim Loop Trail
Take a hike along a creek through the bottomland forest and by a unique playground with a volcano on the Joachim Loop Trail. The hike is 1.3 miles with only a slight elevation gain at…
Day Hikes: Beckemeier Conservation Area
A stair-step waterfall and distant river views are found along the .6-mile trail at August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area in Chesterfield. Finding the Parking lot The small park lot was right off Olive Boulevard. This…
Dad Hikes: Sunflowers and Ferry Rides
Our adventure included fields of golden sunflowers and a Mississippi River ferry ride.
Under the Sea at the New St. Louis Aquarium
Sealife is on full display with over 13,000 aquatic animals including 60 sharks and stingrays at the new St. Louis Aquarium. It is a 120,000 square foot facility in the St. Louis’ Union Station, where…
