Route 66 State Park near Eureka, MO is a quirky recreational area with a storied history. The park is not exceptionally scenic, is a little tricky to access, and occasionally a bit crowded. However it has still earned a spot in my regular outdoor routine. If you are looking for a spot near St. Louis…
The Red Ribbon trout section of the Meramec River ranges from the Highway 8 access downstream about eight miles to Scott’s Ford, with numerous access points in between. This stretch of river holds both brown and rainbow trout. I have always wanted to give it a try, so on my winter break I headed down…
We finally had a Saturday afternoon free, or at least relatively as we had an open afternoon. Life has been crazy and the last 4 weeks were an absolute blur. Ben and I agreed that we were both up for a hike, we just couldn’t quite decide where to go. After some back and forth…
“Camping float trip, that is where I want you to take me before I go to school.” Katie, my 18 year-old college bound oldest child, made a request that I could not refuse. Down to one of the last few weekends before she goes, we scheduled an overnight float and camping trip on the Meramec…
