Last weekend, it was such a sunny and warm-ish day for January, so we decided to take a little trip…read moreto Cliff Cave County Park with the pup. This was our first visit and so we parked in the lot that gps took us to and then followed the signs for the hiking trail. We were impressed with the number of hikers and mountain bikers out and about. What I really enjoyed about this park is that the trails are all easy to follow and loop around so that you can choose any direction to walk. We started with the shorter hike and walked to the overlook which was so pretty! We spent some time just watching the river and then decided to try another trail for a bit. Honestly, it was really nice to be outside. Baxter was so happy to be able to play in the leaves and we all got really excited because we saw a bunch of deer while we were out walking! Of course, when we saw them, we all stopped and just let the deer have their space to get where they were going. The loop that we completed was about 3 miles and I really appreciated how easy it was to navigate the park. We did not get over to the cave during this visit, but will plan to visit again on another warm-ish day so that we can explore the other trails.

I've been to this park before and like that it offers walking trails not far from the city. The…read morewalking trails offer out and back trails, so I definitely got a couple miles of walking in. Fir those who want more of a "nature" feel there are some hiking and biking trails tucked away near the walking trails, which in my opinion, could use better trail markers. The hiking trails are still close to the border if the walking trails, so you don't go far into the wooded areas. My favorite part of the park were the caves, as soon as you enter the bottom of the trail where the caves are you can feel the cool air from the caves. It was great to check out and I wish the trails offered more scenic views in addition to this.

Love this park with its marked 1 mile trail. Parking not a problem. Nice place to relax at a…read moreshelter or picnic table.

This park's big name fits it: It's the largest of the city's several parks and is centrally located…read morein Columbia. Bolm-Schuhkraft sprawls over 40 hilly acres. A 1-mile paved walking path takes you around the parks's many features. Those include four picnic pavilions with BBQ grills, football and baseball fields, a fenced roller hockey rink, basketball court, batting cage, four horseshoe pits, four tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and multiple playgrounds. There are also two military memorials.

The Bolm-Schuhkraft Memorial Park has been land Mark in Columbia at the end of Temple Street just…read morepast the Columbia Bath and Tennis Club since the days of the rocket. It offers large sheltered pavilions, baseball, tennis, hockey, playground, short paved walking trail, and public restrooms. In the 1980s the Catholic kids would skip church and go to the park on Sunday mornings. All the other kids used it has a place to meet up with others. it seems a family friendly park for leisure activities.

Great park! Playground, free splash pad, and bathrooms. Nearby picnic tables as well. Good spot for…read morefamilies.

Nice thing about county parks is that bathroom is unlocked (imagine that!)…read more Nice playground for infants on up. Was busy but not too much so on a Monday late afternoon. Kids 1 up to maybe 13 or so were playing with plenty of space. My 2 year old had a fun time on the swings, rocking bikes, slides. She's not so much into climbing but there are options if you need that.

This park is definitely Forest Park's South County cousin and often overlooked as a recreation…read morespace, in my opinion. There are several walking trails all over the park, these vary in length and some include fitness activities along the way. The paths are well marked and paved. Also in the same area is Sylvan Springs park. It has several playground areas, including a splash park. New this year is the Pavilion Fitness Center and Aquatic Area. It's a great addition to the park for swimming and exercising. JB also has an amphitheater for concerts, festivals and carnivals. The whole park sits alongside the Mississippi River on lovely bluffs. There are great scenic views and plenty of picnic tables, covered pavilions and park benches. I haven't even started on all the historical features of this park including a WWII museum, Civil War artifacts and other historical areas. Of course all of this rests alongside the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery which is a place of beauty, sacrifice and inspiration. If you haven't been to Jefferson Barracks, or JB as the locals refer to it, you're missing out on one of St. Louis' true gems.

This is a hilly park. I loathe this park when I'm going uphill, but I like it when I'm going…read moredownhill or flat. Usually. Some sections of the trails are shaded, but mostly it's rather sunny. Look around and you may see a groundhog or other varmint... is a groundhog a varmint? A Taco Bell-sponsored fitness course runs along part of the trail. Yes, we went to Taco Bell after the ride.

It wasn't until about a month ago, I first heard about this place. I've developed a new interest in…read morehiking and this seemed to be the perfect place. It is somewhat a "hidden gem" and it's not marked on the roads so you gotta use your GPS to get you there. There is a small parking lot (for about 3-4 cars) where the trail starts. From the lot you will be greeted with plenty of signage, including the warnings and history of Homer Stemler. Be sure to take a picture of the map, which is near the trailhead. Pros: the trail, for the most part was moderately flat, with a few hills here and there. Very peaceful, and not many people were on the trails. Not really muddy, except near the start. Some signage throughout the trail. There are three (with different lengths) to choose from. Cons: Trails are poorly marked, as one could easily get lost. (Then again, getting lost is fun, right? lol) Scenery gets old, as you're basically in the woods. Don't expect anything fancy, like an overlook. But you'll find a pond! Also, Internet was sketchy on my phone so if you use Alltrails, you're gonna need it. Be sure to bring bug spray, hat, and try to wear pants instead of shorts no matter how hot it is.

This is a great and convenient trail for all ages! Our group ranged from young children to…read moreretirees. The parking is limited, but we were easily able to park on the side of the road. Overall, it took our group about an hour, but we stopped to talk and take in the scenery. We saw a family using a jogging stroller. However, if you're debating using a stroller vs pack, it would probably be easier to wear younger children in a hiking pack.

Beautiful. The house is a piece of history I want to go through it in the fall. It is hidden in…read moreArnold unknown. I stumbled across it driving looking for a house for a friend. Can not wait to go through it

Docent lead tour of an amazing and well loved house. So well maintained with commitment and love…read more Our docent was so knowledgeable! No doubts about her love of this house and keeping this beauty around for all to enjoy!

A small store that's well out of my area. But, I was picking up an event tag here for an upcoming…read moreride. In the 15 minutes I browsed the store after getting my tag no one asked if they could help me; someone acknowledged me on my way in and another on my way out. I was looking for small accessories and not large ticket items. Since they're available at discount retailers and other bike shops I decided to seek them out closer to home.

Extremely poor service. I brought my bike in for a tune-up under my plan and they suggested I get…read morea new chain, which was fine. I picked the bike up and withing 25 miles the rear tire shredded on one side. I returned to the shop and was told this was just normal "wear and tear" and had nothing to do with the tune-up. I asked if an examination of the tires was nto something done in a tune-up, and they promptly told me that they have no way of knowing when a tire will shred or become unusable. The shredding was considered "a coincidence". I equate this to taking my car into the shop and know they will look at all the vital parts (tires included) and make recommendations on them. They seem to know what the remaining life span of a tire is I ended up having to buy a new tire and tube, which they would not even give me a discounted price on. They also mentioned that the tune-up plan I had purchased should have never been sold with the bike (not sure what that was all about...). I have been to many of the other bike shops in town and they are knowledgeable and thorough. These folks seem to be in it just for the money. Don't go here unless you really are in a bind. Go to a place where they know what they are talking about.

Amazing memorial for the fallen soldiers that were Killed in Action (KIA) during Iraqi freedom and…read moreenduring freedom. I'm not sure what timeframe the memorial stops. My fallen husband SSG Shannon Weaver is within a star here. Such a beautiful time stamp of those who fell protecting not only ours but other's freedom. If you have time come see this gorgeous well thought out memorial!