We had a fantastic time on this trail! We had no idea what to expect just based on pictures. I can…read moresay it exceeded our expectations. The trail itself was well-designated. However, it wasn't totally developed, nor was it paved, and that made this trail feel way more natural and rustic. It was exactly what we wanted. The trail is moderately-difficult in some places, but I would still put it on the easy end of things. The views were great, especially the rock formations. However, it was rather dry, so there wasn't much of a spring, but that no big deal. This was a great day trip, and we will be back!

This was one of three trails our group hiked today. This place is such a good place to see all the…read morerock formations. The hiking trail here was about two miles that we hiked. The view of the leaves changing colors was so pretty and the phone camera does not capture the natural beauty of this place as it should. Seeing this place at this time is quite awesome. The double arch rock formations was a must to see for us today.

A nice park for a walk. Have some nice information about the history of the park and area. Along…read morewith Menard home, get a great idea of the importance of that settlement. Includes cemetery and fantastic lookout of the river.

This is a picturesque historic park. We visited on a Friday in October when it was cool, rainy, and…read moreblustery so not anyone else there. The pavilion has a great view. On one side is a playground while the other side has 2 pit toilet buildings labeled "any gender." There was also a grill. The area down the road has the remnants of mounds where the fort ramparts were located. There's a sign which explains the history. In between the two sites there's an old cemetery. Near the entrance there's a sign for the Menard home located down the road not too far. Don't forget to visit it- the architecture is interesting even if the house is closed.

The BEST outfitter we've dealt with! Knowledgeable! Friendly! AND reasonable prices!!!…read more Perfect... Big River's not a fast river, but we had an AWESOME time!

I LOVE Washington State Park. I haven't been in quite some time so my boyfriend and I packed up our…read more4 kids and stayed in the cabins for a few days. From the minute we arrived to the moment we left we were met with hospitality, kindness, helpfulness and all done with a SMILE. I believe the man that runs the place is named Earl. Earl... YOU ROCK. The lifeguards at the pool were wonderful with one of my kids who was scared to go down the water slide. The lifeguard volunteered to go down it with her until she was comfortable with it. MO FUN PARKS and the people who run it truly enjoy their jobs. My family and I can't WAIT to go back and are already planning a fall season trip to the cabins!! See you all soon!!

What a lovely little park! It's very well maintained. I spent the afternoon here with my 3 year old…read moreniece, who loved their playground perfect for ages 2-5. Ground was covered in recycled tire treads, and the play equipment was just her size. There were a few benches, a pavilion with picnic table, and porta potty nearby in the area where she played. There are also some fun and unique features: - there is a small but picturesque waterfall (a bridal party was taking photos while we were there) - there is a mini Statue of Liberty, how fun and patriotic! - there was also a war memorial with some remembrance benches Of course, there were also some typical park attractions like a (very hilly) walking path; gazebo; pavilions with picnic tables and grills; koi pond; basketball hoop; and shady, grassy spaces to enjoy and be one with nature. This is a small park, and park was either street side or in one of two very small lots. This is not a busy spot. If you come here, it's to enjoy some quiet time with a grandchild (or niece or kids!), have a small friend and family gathering, and relax in DeSoto's small town hospitality. They take good care of their parks!

My favorite De Soto park. A beautiful, small, hidden gem of a park. It's a little off the main…read morethoroughfare so not usually as crowded as Walter Park. The pavilion and landscaping are very nice. Highly recommended.

Ste. Genevieve National Historic Park loosely reminds me of Harpers Ferry, in the sense that it's…read morenot just one spot - it's an entire town where you can completely surround yourself in the history of the era by strolling the streets and looking at the historic buildings. It is the oldest permanent settlement in Missouri, originally French-owned post-Colonial contact, and it became part of the US as a portion of the Louisiana Purchase. There is some unique architecture to be seen, via a mix of National Park Service, local services, and some privately held properties. The Welcome Center is a must stop when you get into town, as this is the combined location where both the representatives of the National Park Service and local tourism are situated. They can answer questions and get you situated. It's also where you can watch the park film, see some exhibits, including a large and impressive diorama of the town in 1832, and find the gift shop and clean restrooms. The rangers also pointed us towards the location of a fun hands-on boat building activity with a ranger on the porch of one of the historic buildings that the NPS administers. It also has a nice parking lot available.

Disclaimer: This is more of a review of the fantastic people who staff the NPS and represent Ste…read more Genevieve, but contains good info for any interested in visiting or watching the Parked at Home talks about this national park. I'm a Providence transplant but after 25 years living in RI, I figured I knew a decent amount of the history around town and neighboring cities. I did not expect to learn so much about our own little Ocean State when tuning in to listen to a chat about what we have in common with a national park all the way out in Missouri. Before we get into any details, the hosts deserve so much credit for doing this, and they do a fantastic job presenting material that might be an educational lesson but felt more laid back. Although I didn't actually hear "Hey! we think this is neat, you probably will too", that's the atmosphere I feel. When people are passionate about something, it shows through in the energy they use when they get to share the things they care about. Our first host, Andrew, sets up the Blackstone river / Slatersville / Woonsocket history of New England mill life and Claire from Ste. Genevieve slides in to share history, parallels, and modern perspectives from out in Missouri. Andrew then jumps back in to connect a few more of the similarities with Rhode Island's immigrant roots and how they shaped modern institutions and the people they influenced. For being 1000 miles apart, the farming and mining lives of these early Americans were remarkably similar. A warning about a tough topic for kids, slavery is touched upon in a couple of spots. As critical and important as it is for me to hear and discuss with my own kiddo, it may be best for other parents to be prepared if making this a family listening experience. One thing I don't think I ever really visualized was the shifting nature of territories during this history. Claire offers a couple of maps that really gives a sense of how different influences shaped these regions and how it carries over into modern settlements. One of the things that I thought could have made the presentation a little more rich would be more images. Both hosts do offer shots of people and historic buildings, but with little info identifying them or their significance, I had hoped to see more in detail. We live in an age where we can explore any place from our couch, so to be fair, I suppose this is why they want us to get off the couch and go visit! Sort of related, for any of you Rhode Islanders out there with French Canadian roots, I definitely recommend checking out the Woonsocket museum Andrew references. And an inside tip from a food guy: Head to Ye Old English for lunch after, fish and chips is what they do. All told, good listen and unexpectedly entertaining, worth checking out others in the series if you are a history buff or scouting the next place to take the family for summer vacation. Blackstone NPS has its own YouTube channel with past parked at home talks, all about the same hour in length, and you can find this one here. I'll be tuned in to hear next week's live one on Thursday, can't ask questions from a pre-recorded video! Get an easy link from their socials or head to https://www.nps.gov/nature/parkedathomeseries.htm to sign up and learn more.

This is a fantastic thing to do with small kids. Best of all, it's free. The main attraction is a…read moregiant bucket that splashes all the kids standing within about 10 feet. Not the biggest splash pad in the world, but can't complain, given the price. My kids can spend about an hour here before they get bored. There's also plenty of seating, some of which is shaded. And several large, well-maintained bathrooms on site.

This is actually Crowne Pointe Golf Course. Typically the course is in good shape. Lately the…read moregreens are better than they once were a year ago. They were all redone due to a huge mix up while watering. That's tough to come back from but i think they did a pretty good job. This course lacks trees, but does not lack WIND. Boy oh boy does it blow lol. Fairways are always in great shape and the rough is always dangerous. As far as service goes, I've not always been a fan. The club pro has made me, and others I've talked to, feel like they didn't want us there. Awfully condescending for a club pro and doesn't not exactly promote you becoming a member. Several people there treat you "less than" and it's a bit troubling when you spend your money to play there, only to feel uncomfortable. This isn't the kind of experience I enjoy, and neither do others. It's unfortunate but unavoidable at some places. All in all, I do recommend playing here, but I don't know that I would choose this club over others in the area. I've had much better experiences at other courses.

I have had mad respect for our armed forces and the people that serve our great nation for a long…read moretime & meeting the People that work at A.S. are deserving of that same respect. All or most are ex-military and are some of the best people I have met. I first heard about AS from some friends that were upset about them purchasing a 4-wheeling park and not allowing it anymore. I really didn't care because I am not into it but either way its a none issue now. After hearing about them I had seen the TV show Stars Earn Stripes with Grady Powell and the Late Chris Kyle and Ultimate survival Alaska with Grady and Jared Ogden. I for sure was amazed at how cool thee guys were and while looking up Info about A.S. I realized that Grady and Jared worked there. (I think Jared has moved on to further his career elsewhere) Needless to say I have been jonesin to take a class for some time. I had found out about an open house they had and went with My wife. It was crazy cool and seeing these guys in action was incredible. I am hearing that there were 600+ people there and this year they expect more than 800. I am so excited to see them succeeding. My wife bought a Groupon deal for a Navy SEAL training experience and I was able to use it this last month. And all I can say it I am not sure what I was expecting. John the main trainer for this 8 hour course was incredible. He made it clear that we were there to learn a skill and he wanted us to be comfortable and able to ask questions and not feel like he was talking down to us in a drill instructor way. The class got rained out twice so I was unable to finish it but I did complete about 6 hours worth of the class. They were quick to give out vouchers to come back and take the class over again or a different same level course. I was kind of shocked. If you want to learn more about Rifles, Pistols, and survival training look into this place as they are very skilled and knowledgeable and I think you will learn some great things. I know I did. From how to draw from a holster and hit my target every time without having all the old hang-ups I used to was incredible and knowing how to defend your home from invasion, it all really got my wheels turning on how to improve my ability to protect my family and stay in the fight. I am not sure of the exact facilities but I know they have multiple short ranges as well as a "Kill house" and a Long 1000 meter range along with other training facilities. They also have discounts for Military and Police so I would for sure take advantage if you are one of the few. Thanks guys.

Have taken two classes here, the first was Basics of Tactical Shooting and Carbine 1. Both times I…read morelearned a lot, had fun, and felt like I left having got something out of it. The staff is all very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I learned about this place through a family member who lives near asymmetrical solutions and I come from California to train with them. I got a gift certificate for Christmas and I'm planning another trip. So if you want to have fun and become better with firearms this is the place.