• Hikes,  Kids,  Missouri

    Exploring Missouri’s Roaring River State Park

    While Roaring River State Park may be most well known as a great place for fishing, we discovered that it contains many opportunities for recreation for all. This rugged park in southwestern Missouri is home to the deepest explored natural spring in the entire United States. In 2021, divers explored the the spring to a depth of 472 feet with no end in sight. Read on to learn about how to explore Roaring River State Park. History of the Park…

  • Day Trip,  Hikes,  Illinois,  Kids,  Missouri,  St. Louis,  Trips

    7 Great Day Trips from St. Louis

    Looking for a quick escape from the St. Louis area without a long day of travel? Whether you’re a nature lover, history buff, or simply in search of new adventures, there are great opportunities for exploration within a two-hour radius of St. Louis. To make your travel plans easy, I’ve narrowed down our top day trip destinations to give you seven ideas for the perfect adventure journey. Load up the kids, pack all the snacks, and head out to explore…

  • Hikes,  Hiking,  Kids,  Missouri,  St. Louis

    Don Robinson State Park LaBarque Hills Trail

    Don Robinson State Park has quickly become a popular hiking destination due to its proximity to St. Louis. While most people tend to explore the Sandstone Canyon Trail, the LaBarque Hills Trail is also worth a hike. While the LarBarque Hills Trail does not have the dramatic canyons and waterfalls on the Sandstone Trail, it has it’s own sense of beauty as the trail passes up and down hills and around a scenic creek. If you visit at the right…

  • Hikes,  Kids,  Missouri,  St. Louis

    Hiking Myron and Sonya Glassberg Conservation Area

    The Glassberg Family Conservation Area is one of the newest in Missouri. The park opened in 2012 thanks to a donation from the Glassberg family. Myron and Sonya were both active conservationists who promoted a healthy appreciation for the outdoors. Their legacy lives on in this beautiful spot of nature. This site along with LaBarque Creek and Young Conservation Areas preserve the quality of the ecologically diverse LaBarque Creek Watershed. Two trails have been developed with the main trail being…

  • Hikes,  Hiking,  Kids,  Missouri,  St. Louis

    Step into Adventure on the 1,000 Steps Trail at Washington State Park in Missouri

    Missouri’s Washington State Park is a hidden gem of the state’s park system. Less well known and crowded as some of the more popular trails further south, this park is well worth a visit. While the park has several hiking trails, the 1,000 Steps Trail is one of our favorites. While the trail is a great one any time of year, the hike is especially stunning in spring. Washington State Park History Washington State Park is an area steeped in…