The Myron and Sonya Glassberg Conservation Area near Eureka, MO is worth a visit for anyone looking for a short but scenic hike. Ben and I found ourselves itching for a hike on a warm, early spring Saturday and decided that the 3 mile loop sounded about right. Given the beautiful weather, we were a…
This snowy winter day has me thinking about warmer spring days that are just around the corner. Coming up with a list of the 5 best spring wildflower hikes near St. Louis was difficult, mostly because there are so many great options. However, I tried to come up with locations with some sort of variety…
It’s been a really long year. “No kidding” you say, and I totally understand that I am not alone in making that statement. But it’s been a REALLY long year. The Covid-19 rollercoaster, the insane election cycle, the constant stress of living with uncertainty, and the lack of normal social engagement has hammered away at…
Rockwoods Reservation is a conservation area in west St. Louis County that I have visited for years. However, it wasn’t until the COVID-19 madness struck that I really got to know the area. Generally if I was looking for a long hike I would hit the nearby Greensfelder County Park. However, in an odd decision…
Ben and I found ourselves with an open weekend in late July, and were looking for an adventure. Hiking to Stegall Mountain and camping along the Ozark Trail proved to be the perfect solution. We had the Ozark Trail, wild horses, venomous snakes, a spectacular sunset, and the perfect swimming hole to cool off in…
Visiting Zion National Park after hiking the Grand Canyon has become a ritual for me. It just seems natural to wrap up a big hike with a relaxing visit to Zion as long as it includes a trip wading the cool waters on the Virgin River. My trip this year was no different. Well actually…
Hiking rim to river in the Grand Canyon should really be on every serious hiker’s hit list. The hike originates and ends on the south rim of the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Village. Mileage will vary a bit depending on where you park and/or shuttle from. The actual posted mileage is around 16.5 miles….
I pulled out of the parking lot for the Salt Lick Point Land & Water Reserve, and started driving south towards the challenging uphill trail at Fults Hill. However, only 2 or 3 miles down the road I passed a sign for the White Rock Nature Preserve. Located at the base of the large bluffs,…
The Salt Lick Point hiking trails near Valmeyer, IL should be on the radar for all St. Louis area hikers. Located just 20 minutes from south St. Louis County, the nature reserve offers a few short trails through a variety of terrain. I was in search of a unique trail with with some good hills…
Rock Hollow Trail is located in Wildwood, MO and is a joint venture between the city, St. Louis County Parks, DNR, and Great Rivers Greenway. It’s not very nice of me to post this blog while the trail is essentially closed due to COVID-19, but the photos are too good not to share. I lucked…
