Continue Reading Chubb Trail Training Hike in St. Louis CountyAfter several solo hikes recently, I was able to meet up with some fellow rim to rim hikers and tackle a training…
Continue Reading Meramec State Park Wilderness TrailThe 9 mile loop at the Wilderness Trail at Meramec State Park was completely bi-polar today. I arrived at the trailhead around…
Continue Reading Elephant Rocks State Park By Daniel McCaslin Age 7When we got to Elephant Rocks I was very tired but ready for the trail at the same time. I typically don’t…
Continue Reading Louis H. Bangert Memorial Wildlife Area St. Charles County ParksI found myself worn out after a more difficult day than usual at work and having just finished a late appointment in…
Continue Reading Don Robinson State Park Sandstone Canyon TrailFeeling restless and anxious to log some more miles in preparation for my next Grand Canyon hike, I sought out a new,…
Continue Reading Valley View Glades Natural Area Jefferson CountyValley View Glades Natural Area is one of my favorite St. Louis area hikes. The 225 acre natural area is home to…
Continue Reading Edgar M. Queeny Park Hawk Ridge TrailI found myself wrapping up my last appointment for the day in Ballwin right across the road from Edgar M. Queeny Park,…
Continue Reading Hickory Canyons Natural Area, Hawn State Park, and Pickle Springs Natural Area St. Genevieve CountyA dry forecast and a rare weekend day with no games on the calendar is reason to celebrate. In our house, it’s…
Continue Reading Weldon Springs Conservation Area Lewis and Clark TrailAfter a morning of soccer games, I was looking for a 8+ mile hike to fit in before the 6:00 basketball game….
Continue Reading Al Foster Memorial Trail Glencoe, MOI woke up this Saturday morning to an inch of wet snow on the ground and more falling down. Temperatures were hovering…
