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Short Hike at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
At Guadalupe Mountains National Park, a short hike led to the ruins of the Old Butterfield Stagecoach Route Pinery Station and native plants. My family and I visited three national parks in west Texas and southern New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park for a quick stop, and White Sands National Park. About the Park Guadalupe Mountains National Park covers…
Exploring Carlsbad Caverns National Park
See the largest underground chamber in North America, at almost 4,000 feet long, and watch thousands of bats leave the cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. The caverns are located in southeastern New Mexico between El Paso, Texas, and Midland-Odessa, Texas. It is 20 miles outside of Carlsbad, New Mexico, where many nearby hotels are located. My family and I visited three…
Sledding at Monahans Sandhills State Park
Slide down yellow sand dunes at heights of 70 feet at Monahans Sandhills State Park, just 30 miles west of Odessa, Texas. We stopped here on our way to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. A WORD OF CAUTION Make sure to bring drinking water and use sunscreen since there is little shade out on the dunes. You will get sand on you; we wore sandals. My son also wore sunglasses, which were helpful with…
Catch a Rangers Game And See the Skyline at Reunion Tower in Dallas
In Dallas, we had the chance to watch the Rangers at Globe Life Field and take in the views from the top of Reunion Tower. Looking up at Reunion Tower from the bottom. Reunion Tower Standing at a height of 561 feet in the heart of downtown Dallas, Reunion Tower is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. From the top, visitors can take in the views of the Dallas skyline and landmarks.…
Hike Along the Meramec River on the Chubb Trail
Hiking part of the Chubb and the Flint Quarry Trail leads to views of the Meramec River and cliff-like terrain along hills. This hike covers 8.8 miles on natural surfaces and gains 968 feet of elevation. With many ups and downs and a rocky trail, I would call it difficult. I hiked down to the Meramec River on the Chubb Trail, doing the Low Water Route and High Water Route Loop. Flint Quarry…
Learn St. Louis History along the Brickline Greenway
Walk along the Brickline Greenway to discover the history of Mill Creek Valley and the Negro National League in St. Louis. Overview This is a 2.3-mile out-and-back walk on a paved surface with 125 feet of elevation gain, from the corner of Compton and Market, near Chaifetz Arena, to Energizer Park in St. Louis. It took me about 46 minutes to complete. The walkway is wide and includes trees, and…
Walk By Tudor Homes at Flynn Park in University City
Flynn Park, in University City, Missouri, is surrounded by Tudor- and brick-style homes and filled with large, leafy trees. I explored several paved paths and sidewalks around Flynn Park, taking in different parts of the park and the neighborhood. The walk was 1.2 miles long with 66 feet of elevation gain. You can make it shorter by just walking through the park. First Park Walk I parked on…
Hike Along Riparian Trail by Lakes in Chesterfield
Walking the Riparian Trail in Chesterfield takes you through woods, past lakes, and along streams and by a playground. Map of the trail system, including the Riparian Trail, Lake One Trail, and the Central Park Lake Trail in Chesterfield. I did not take the extension to Old Chesterfield Road or walk the Stream Walk, which I did on a previous hike. This walk involves the Riparian Trail, a paved…
Strolling The Hill Neighborhood and Berra Park
Smelling the baking of fresh bread in the morning and seeing the red, white, and green colors of the Italian flag filled my walk through The Hill neighborhood, starting at Berra Park. This is St. Louis’ Italian neighborhood. I walked about a mile along the sidewalks through The Hill neighborhood and around Berra Park, which allowed me to see several sites in the area. A Short History Between…
Hike Along Shady Grove Creek at Larson Park
Take a walk along Shady Grove Creek to see a small waterfall and a rain garden full of blossoms at Larson Park in Webster Groves. The walk is about 0.7 miles long, mostly on natural surfaces, with two loops along mowed paths and about 20 feet of elevation gain. Start of the Walk I parked at the Larson Park South Entrance lot. If it has rained recently, you might see a small waterfall trickling…
Hike or Bike along the Scenic Meramec Greenway
Start your day on the Meramec Greenway at George Winter Park, where you can walk along the Meramec River and through the river town of Fenton, Missouri. The route covers 8.3 miles and gains 113 feet of elevation. I think this is shorter since a section of the hike is closed due to past flooding. You’ll walk on asphalt trails, sidewalks, and some road sections. Depending on your route, you might…
Roadside Attractions near Don Robinson State Park: Black Madonna Shrine and Rockford Beach
Near Don Robinson State Park, you can visit the Black Madonna Shrine, famous for its colorful rock sculptures. Rockford Beach along the Big River is located nearby and is perfect for a short walk or a picnic. HISTORY OF THE BLACK MADONNA SHRINE In 1927, John J. Glennon, Archbishop of St. Louis, requested that a group of Franciscans come from Poland to establish a nursing home in the…
Don Robinson State Park: Labarque Hills Hike to Hidden Pools
On the LaBarque Hills Trail in Don Robinson State Park, you’ll see eroded cliffs and clear pools surrounded by sandstone canyons. The trail itself is listed at 2.4 miles, but with the walk from the parking lot and some side trips to canyon views, I ended up hiking 3.1 miles with 423 feet of elevation gain. Walk along a park road to reach the trailhead. Start of the Hike I parked in the paved…
Pacific Palisades Conservation Area: Hike Through Flowers and by Lakes
Hike through fields full of flowers in the spring and walk by swamps and ponds that used to be gravel pits at the Pacific Palisades Conservation Area. Map of the area showing the two sections of the trail and where I hiked between them to form the back loop. Overview The conservation area sits south of Eureka, Missouri, just off Highway K. There’s another section off Loop 44, but you can’t get…
Walk Along the Shoreline at Binkley Woods Park
Hike through woods and along the shore of Spector Lake at Binkley Woods Park in Warrenton, MO., east of the St. Louis Metro. The trail is paved and has two loops—one circles the lake, and the other goes through the woods. The total distance is 0.9 miles with 45 feet of elevation gain. Parking is along Morgan Street before the lake. Near the start, you can use this map to orient yourself. Lake…
High Point Meramec River Views on Bluff View Trail Hike
You can enjoy beautiful views of Crescent Valley and the Meramec River by hiking the Bluff View Trail in Wildwood, MO. The trail is a 5.2-mile out-and-back hike with a 344-foot elevation gain. You can start from Bluff View Park at 1900 Old State Road or from the Al Foster Trailhead at 225 Grand Avenue, both in Wildwood, MO. Sign near the trailhead area Parking at the Al Foster Trailhead I…
Explore Mallard Lake Loop: Waterfalls and Lakeside Views
On the Mallard Lake Loop hike, you’ll see cliffside drip falls and lake views, then have lunch on the deck at the Lakehouse restaurant in Creve Coeur Park. I hiked 2.6 miles on the loop, including part of the Creve Coeur Lakeview Trail, and went around Mallard Lake on both paved and gravel paths near the cliffs. I parked by the Creve Coeur Lakehouse Bar & Grill Trail sign behind the…