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🌿𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗝 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗯

🌿𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗝 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲🌿
📍 Belleville, Illinois
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 0.75 loop
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆: ❷/❺ Minor hills, small creek crossing, can be muddy
𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: ❸/❺ Nothing outstanding but a pleasant walk in the woods. Can sometimes see houses through trees.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: None 🚻
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🌿Knobeloch Woods is a small spot of nature located between Belleville and Mascoutah. If you aren't looking close you may miss it, as the only parking is a small pull off on the side of the road. A sign marks the trail entrance.
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🌿The trail makes a short loop up and down small hills and a across a pretty log bridge. A gentle creek passes through the area. Kids will have fun hopping along the tree stump stepping blocks to cross the water. This is a great family hike or for anyone looking for a trail that's short and sweet.
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🌿Spring and summer bring wildflowers but also poison ivy so hike with caution. Obey private property signs and make sure not to block any mailboxes when parking.

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#knobelochwoodsnaturalarea #illinoisouth #heartlandsconservancy
#hikeillinois #illinois #enjoyillinois #illinoisoutdoors #southernillinois #midwestmoment #midwestliving #midwestnomadfamily #familyhike #hikingwithkids #hikesnearstlouis #stlhiking #hikestlouis #illinoishikes #familytravel #familytravelblog #bellevilleil #bellevilleillinois #nature #indr #ilnaturalarea #ilconservation
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🌿𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮🌿
📍Ste. Genevieve, MO
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🌿𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 0.25 mile out and back on east side. ❶ mile loop on west side.
🥾𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆: ❸/❺ Moderate hills, rocky path in some areas, creek crossings
🌿𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: ❹/❺ Great year round
🚻𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: None
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Hickory Canyons is a hidden gem near the more popular hiking at Pickle Springs and Hawn State Park.
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Two trails are located on each side of the road. The shorter path leads to a box canyon and a tall seasonal waterfall. The longer loop drops in and out of a canyon and along a scenic creek.
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Kids will enjoy the shallow creeks for splashing while adults admire the rugged beauty along the trail. Winter can bring dramatic ice formations when the temperature drops.
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𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵. ↖️𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢.⠀
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🌉 𝗘𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 🌉
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The need for a bridge to cross the Mississippi River at St. Louis was a major roadblock to westward expansion in the 1800s. Many professionals said a bridge that size to carry the railroad could not be built. It would take James Buchanan Eads, a self taught engineer to do the job.
⠀
Eads had gained fame after building several iron-clad boats for the government in record time. However, he had never before built a bridge! He was set on using steel alloy for the bridge, which was a new material at the time. Critics scoffed and said his design would never work. Eads responded by asking, "𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦?"
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The bridge opened with much fanfare on July 4, 1874. To prove that the first ever steel bridge was sound, an elephant was walked across the bridge first. It was thought at the time that elephants would not cross a bridge that was unsafe. 🐘
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Today the bridge carries vehicular traffic on the upper deck and light-rail trains on the lower deck. The pedestrian walkway on the upper deck provides a great view of the Arch. Named a National Historic Landmark, the bridge continues to stand elegant and strong almost 147 years later. As an engineer myself, I always admire the view of this beautiful structure.
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#missouri #eadsbridge #bridge #bridgesofinstagram #visitmo #missourilife #explorestlouis #stl #downtownstl #midwestliving #midwestlivingmag #midwestmoment #midwestnomadfamily #stlmag #stlouis #mississippiriver #onlyinmissouri #familytravelblog

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯... ⠀ I'

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯...
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I'm not a fan of most winter outdoor activities. I don't really like piling on layers to throw snowballs, build a snowman, or take a ride on a sled. ⛄I will do all of those things only because my kids enjoy it.
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The thing I do absolutely love in snowy conditions is to go a hike. The quiet stillness of freshly fallen snow is purely magical. ❄️
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While we had no snow at our house, I saw that further south in Missouri had a few inches overnight. So we had everything packed and out the door before 6 a.m. to catch it before it melted. The views of the forest and canyons blanketed in white were well worth the cold and early morning wakeup. ❄️(More info on the hike coming soon!)
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How about you? Do you have a favorite outdoor activity in winter? Or do you prefer to stay cozy inside?
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#stlouishiking #stlmag #missourioutdoors #hikesnearstlouis #hikingstlouis #missourihiking #missourilife #ruralmissouri #farmingtonmo #hickorycanyons #southernmissouri #semo #visitmo #missouri #explorestlouis #winterhike #midwestliving #midwestlivingmag #midwesthiking #hikemidwest #midwestmoment #winterhiking #familyhike #midwestnomadfamily #1000hoursoutside #kidstoparks #hikingwithkids #familytravelblog

💠𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔💠
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💠Have you ever heard of frost flowers? Not really flowers at all, these unique creations are actually delicate ribbons of ice crystals. This unique phenomenon occurs on the lower stems of a few specific plants.
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💠Frost flowers can typically be found in late fall and early winter after the first few hard freezes while the ground is still warm. When the plants stems are ruptured by freezing temperatures, the root system is still sending up plant sap from the warmer ground. The sap pushes out through the broken stem and freezes on contact with the cold air. As more sap moves out, it pushes the ice crystals into ornate ribbons.
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💠You really have to be at the right place at the right time to see them. They last a short time as the sun can melt them quickly. The up and down temps this year mean frost flowers have been popping up with more frequency.
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💠A few places around St. Louis where frost flowers may be found include Babler, Castlewood, St. Francois, Robertsville, Hawn, Washington, and Meramec State Parks. Many other wooded areas can be good spots to hunt. The flowers shown here were found at Rockwoods Reservation just yesterday.
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🔟 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀❄️
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❄️When the temperature drops it may be tempting to hibernate inside. But winter can be a wonderful time for hiking. The crowds and ticks are gone while the leafless trees mean unobstructed views.
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❄️I've put together a list of 10 great hikes around the St. Louis area that are perfect for winter. See the full list on the blog to find out where the best ice formations and scenic views can be found. 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 ↖️
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🌿𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸

🌿𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲🌿
📍𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘩, 𝘐𝘓
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: ❶ mile loop
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆: ❶/❺ flat and paved
𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: ❸/❺ Nice walk year round. Wildflowers in spring and summer.
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• Silver Creek Preserve is a restored wetland and marsh area that covers over 200 acres just outside Mascoutah. This quiet spot offers a nice place for a short walk around the marsh to view the cattails, water, and birds. The path crosses several bridges and passes a wooden overlook of the creek.
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• Spring and summer bring flowers and wildlife to the marsh. Even winter is a beautiful time for a walk here, especially just before sunset.
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• After heavy rains, the preserve and the road leading past it may flood.
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🚻 Restrooms and a picnic area are located at the parking lot.
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❄️Babler State Park looked like a winter wonde

❄️Babler State Park looked like a winter wonderland this morning. A dusting of snow and a glaze of ice made the trees in this Missouri park glisten.

Do you like to hike in winter or do you hibernate inside until spring? 🌷
If you don't mind exploring in the cold, what is your favorite winter trail? ❄️

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🌿𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗝 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗯

🌿𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗝 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲🌿
📍 Belleville, Illinois
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 0.75 loop
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆: ❷/❺ Minor hills, small creek crossing, can be muddy
𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: ❸/❺ Nothing outstanding but a pleasant walk in the woods. Can sometimes see houses through trees.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: None 🚻
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🌿Knobeloch Woods is a small spot of nature located between Belleville and Mascoutah. If you aren't looking close you may miss it, as the only parking is a small pull off on the side of the road. A sign marks the trail entrance.
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🌿The trail makes a short loop up and down small hills and a across a pretty log bridge. A gentle creek passes through the area. Kids will have fun hopping along the tree stump stepping blocks to cross the water. This is a great family hike or for anyone looking for a trail that's short and sweet.
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🌿Spring and summer bring wildflowers but also poison ivy so hike with caution. Obey private property signs and make sure not to block any mailboxes when parking.

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#knobelochwoodsnaturalarea #illinoisouth #heartlandsconservancy
#hikeillinois #illinois #enjoyillinois #illinoisoutdoors #southernillinois #midwestmoment #midwestliving #midwestnomadfamily #familyhike #hikingwithkids #hikesnearstlouis #stlhiking #hikestlouis #illinoishikes #familytravel #familytravelblog #bellevilleil #bellevilleillinois #nature #indr #ilnaturalarea #ilconservation
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🌿𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮🌿
📍Ste. Genevieve, MO
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🌿𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 0.25 mile out and back on east side. ❶ mile loop on west side.
🥾𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆: ❸/❺ Moderate hills, rocky path in some areas, creek crossings
🌿𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: ❹/❺ Great year round
🚻𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: None
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Hickory Canyons is a hidden gem near the more popular hiking at Pickle Springs and Hawn State Park.
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Two trails are located on each side of the road. The shorter path leads to a box canyon and a tall seasonal waterfall. The longer loop drops in and out of a canyon and along a scenic creek.
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Kids will enjoy the shallow creeks for splashing while adults admire the rugged beauty along the trail. Winter can bring dramatic ice formations when the temperature drops.
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𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵. ↖️𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢.⠀
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🌉 𝗘𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 🌉
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The need for a bridge to cross the Mississippi River at St. Louis was a major roadblock to westward expansion in the 1800s. Many professionals said a bridge that size to carry the railroad could not be built. It would take James Buchanan Eads, a self taught engineer to do the job.
⠀
Eads had gained fame after building several iron-clad boats for the government in record time. However, he had never before built a bridge! He was set on using steel alloy for the bridge, which was a new material at the time. Critics scoffed and said his design would never work. Eads responded by asking, "𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦?"
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The bridge opened with much fanfare on July 4, 1874. To prove that the first ever steel bridge was sound, an elephant was walked across the bridge first. It was thought at the time that elephants would not cross a bridge that was unsafe. 🐘
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Today the bridge carries vehicular traffic on the upper deck and light-rail trains on the lower deck. The pedestrian walkway on the upper deck provides a great view of the Arch. Named a National Historic Landmark, the bridge continues to stand elegant and strong almost 147 years later. As an engineer myself, I always admire the view of this beautiful structure.
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#missouri #eadsbridge #bridge #bridgesofinstagram #visitmo #missourilife #explorestlouis #stl #downtownstl #midwestliving #midwestlivingmag #midwestmoment #midwestnomadfamily #stlmag #stlouis #mississippiriver #onlyinmissouri #familytravelblog

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯... ⠀ I'

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯...
⠀
I'm not a fan of most winter outdoor activities. I don't really like piling on layers to throw snowballs, build a snowman, or take a ride on a sled. ⛄I will do all of those things only because my kids enjoy it.
⠀
The thing I do absolutely love in snowy conditions is to go a hike. The quiet stillness of freshly fallen snow is purely magical. ❄️
⠀
While we had no snow at our house, I saw that further south in Missouri had a few inches overnight. So we had everything packed and out the door before 6 a.m. to catch it before it melted. The views of the forest and canyons blanketed in white were well worth the cold and early morning wakeup. ❄️(More info on the hike coming soon!)
⠀
How about you? Do you have a favorite outdoor activity in winter? Or do you prefer to stay cozy inside?
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#stlouishiking #stlmag #missourioutdoors #hikesnearstlouis #hikingstlouis #missourihiking #missourilife #ruralmissouri #farmingtonmo #hickorycanyons #southernmissouri #semo #visitmo #missouri #explorestlouis #winterhike #midwestliving #midwestlivingmag #midwesthiking #hikemidwest #midwestmoment #winterhiking #familyhike #midwestnomadfamily #1000hoursoutside #kidstoparks #hikingwithkids #familytravelblog

💠𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒔💠
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💠Have you ever heard of frost flowers? Not really flowers at all, these unique creations are actually delicate ribbons of ice crystals. This unique phenomenon occurs on the lower stems of a few specific plants.
⠀
💠Frost flowers can typically be found in late fall and early winter after the first few hard freezes while the ground is still warm. When the plants stems are ruptured by freezing temperatures, the root system is still sending up plant sap from the warmer ground. The sap pushes out through the broken stem and freezes on contact with the cold air. As more sap moves out, it pushes the ice crystals into ornate ribbons.
⠀
💠You really have to be at the right place at the right time to see them. They last a short time as the sun can melt them quickly. The up and down temps this year mean frost flowers have been popping up with more frequency.
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💠A few places around St. Louis where frost flowers may be found include Babler, Castlewood, St. Francois, Robertsville, Hawn, Washington, and Meramec State Parks. Many other wooded areas can be good spots to hunt. The flowers shown here were found at Rockwoods Reservation just yesterday.
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🔟 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀❄️
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❄️When the temperature drops it may be tempting to hibernate inside. But winter can be a wonderful time for hiking. The crowds and ticks are gone while the leafless trees mean unobstructed views.
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❄️I've put together a list of 10 great hikes around the St. Louis area that are perfect for winter. See the full list on the blog to find out where the best ice formations and scenic views can be found. 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 ↖️
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🌿𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸

🌿𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲🌿
📍𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘩, 𝘐𝘓
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: ❶ mile loop
𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆: ❶/❺ flat and paved
𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: ❸/❺ Nice walk year round. Wildflowers in spring and summer.
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• Silver Creek Preserve is a restored wetland and marsh area that covers over 200 acres just outside Mascoutah. This quiet spot offers a nice place for a short walk around the marsh to view the cattails, water, and birds. The path crosses several bridges and passes a wooden overlook of the creek.
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• Spring and summer bring flowers and wildlife to the marsh. Even winter is a beautiful time for a walk here, especially just before sunset.
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• After heavy rains, the preserve and the road leading past it may flood.
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🚻 Restrooms and a picnic area are located at the parking lot.
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❄️Babler State Park looked like a winter wonde

❄️Babler State Park looked like a winter wonderland this morning. A dusting of snow and a glaze of ice made the trees in this Missouri park glisten.

Do you like to hike in winter or do you hibernate inside until spring? 🌷
If you don't mind exploring in the cold, what is your favorite winter trail? ❄️

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