Picture Red bluffs towering above along Huzzah Creek, carved by the elements over the past 10,000 years. Red Bluff Recreation Area in Mark Twain National Forest was once home to timber mills, but now provides a serene place to enjoy nature.
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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…
Dad Hikes: Water Powers Dillard Mill
A bright red mill next to a stone and rock dam on the clear waters of the Huzzah Creek is the setting for Dillard Mill State Historic Site. History of Dillard Mill Francis Wisdom built…
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.
Dad Hikes: Millstream Gardens
Majestic pines, huge rock boulders creating shut-ins, and rapids greet you at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area.
Dad Hikes: Silver Mines
A mineshaft and a cascading river rushing through the remains of a stone cut dam are what awaits you at Silver Mines Recreation Area.
Dad Hikes: Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park with its huge gray boulders and splashing water slide like rapids is a hiking and swimming destination.