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…
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Kansas City: Fun at Science City at Union Station
Science City in Kansas City boasts over 300 interactive exhibits and has been named one of the top 25 science centers in the country. It consists of 92,000 square feet and is located in Kansas…
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…
Take a Six Mile Hike in Forest Park
You can hike around the perimeter of Forest Park on the Heels Path, passing by the Zoo and Science Center, through the woods, and by many streams and lakes. This is close to a six-mile…
Fall Hikes: Don Robinson State Park
See a sandstone canyon with its cave-like rock shelter and cross-clear trickling streams at Don Robinson State Park.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site: Whitehaven Tour
See a Civil War general and president’s estate at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site across the road from the Grant’s Farm entrance. A visit to this national historic site includes a visitor’s center,…
Walking Grant’s Trail in St. Louis County
Walk along wooded Gravois Creek and near Grant’s Farm where you can see Clydesdale horses frolic in a field near the home of former President Ulysses S. Grant on Grant’s Trail. This hike is on…
See the Birdhouse Garden at Stacy Park
Stacy Park in Olivette, MO offers a nature walk through prairie grass and woods, featuring a garden of birdhouses. I walked a 1.3-mile loop with 59 feet of elevation gain in the park along the…
Take a Stroll at the Citygarden in St. Louis
Find sculptures, flowers, and fountains in an oasis of greenery in downtown St. Louis in the Citygarden. I walked about 1.7 miles around the Citygarden and Kiener Plaza Park up the block from the garden….
Touring the Battle of Athens State Historic Site
A walk through history as you tour mill ruins, historic homes, and a battleground at the Battle of Athens State Historic Site. The site is located about three hours north of St. Louis near the…
