Continue Reading August A. Busch Wildlife Area Fallen Oak TrailI found myself in Weldon Springs at lunchtime on this fine Friday, and the temperatures just happened to soar into the 50’s….
Continue Reading Mastodon State Historic Site Limestone Hill Trail/Spring BranchSomehow against all odds we found ourselves home on a Saturday morning with no games to race off to. Rather than complete…
Continue Reading “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis” Essential Hiking GuidePeople frequently ask me how did I find “that place” or decide to walk a certain trail. There are many different ways,…
Continue Reading Rockwood Reservation Lime Kiln Trail and Rock Quarry short loopSouthern winds and full sun brought Spring-like temperatures to Missouri today, so I had to make time to squeeze in at least…
Continue Reading Greensfelder Park Mustang TrailSt. Louis was blessed with another balmy 60 degree day with a cold front quickly on its way bringing with it freezing…
Continue Reading Babler State Park Hawthorn TrailAfter several weeks of cold temperatures, a gusty south wind ushered in some welcome warmth today even if we never did see…
Continue Reading A Winter Hike at Castlewood Castlewood State Park, Grotpeter Trail 190 pounds! Ugh. I stood on the scale this morning, begrudgingly, after a month of birthday, Christmas, and New Years celebrations to…
