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Has a nice trail to walk or run that runs along the creek. If you are lucky, while enjoying the…read morespring you might get to see divers enter or exit the spring. Good fishing location, water is cold due to the natural spring. Great parking however it's on a gravel road so your vehicle will get dusty as other vehicles drive along the road.

Another Missouri treasure. Cool place to visit. Some people were swimming. A little too cold for me…read morebut not for some.

Campground is highly recommended. We stayed in pet friendly C5 camper cabin. There is a microwave,…read morefridge, a foldable couch, queen size bed inside and a fire pit, grill outside. Bring your own sheet set for the bed. Restrooms and bath houses are outside of the cabins from walk distance. there is hot and cold water. Toilet has water saving option. And there is diaper changing station inside of the restrooms. There is a nice pond in front of the cabins.

This is one of my favorite places to go in the summertime! It's handicap accessible, and a pretty…read moreeasy trail to walk. Although it's easy, there are tons of huge and beautiful rocks the kids love climbing on. It's just a really peaceful place. The trail is approximately 1 mile long.

A really cool place to spend a day or afternoon. About 2 hours from STL. I did not climb the rocks…read moreor swim in the lake, but simply I walked on the trail. The trail was about a mile long. You can also go off course and check out a historical part of the park, which is the old train station(?) - that being close to a skeleton. You can also go all the way to the top and check out the elephant rocks, while getting a somewhat great view. I say "somewhat" because the trees block a great view some of us are missing. I'm guessing it would be different visiting during the wintertime when there are no leaves on the trees.

Best Nature Park Ever! Well managed and clean. So pure and natural. Great Music, Food Trucks, and…read moreStocked-Pond Trout fishing.

My partner and I drove out here from Ballwin, about 1.5 hours away, with our dog when it was nice…read moreoutside one day. I wasn't expecting much, but wow, was it worth the drive! The water in the sanctuary area is soooo blue. I couldn't believe my eyes. We walked along that part first, then walked past the hatchery. It was so cool to see the trout in different stages of life. Dogs aren't allowed to swim in the sanctuary or hatchery, and since we have a lab who's obsessed with the water, we kept walking to reach a spot where she could at least touch it. Lots of people were fishing, so we kept walking until we found a spot where she could splash around. As you can see from the photo, she had a wonderful time. We kept her leash on and I'd recommend others do the same. We didn't want her to get caught on a fishing line or scare any fish away that people were trying to catch. We paid $5 to get into the park as we were driving in, and we were able to pay with a credit card. There was plenty of parking even though it was the weekend. Definitely recommend for a day trip from the STL area!

Buehler is a small, 3 acre park that's heavily wooded. It's right off Interstate 44 at exit 184,…read moremaking it ideal for a quick break or picnic under pines. The large picnic pavilion will accommodate groups and has BBQ grills. A nearby playground will entice the kiddies. At one end is the Rolla Dog Park for canine recreation. Curiously, the dog park is fenced, while the playground is not.

Our favorite place to stay when visiting family near Steeleville! Friendly owners, clean and comfy…read more(we usually grab a room in the small Inn but the guest houses look awesome)! I saw they have a conference center I bet this would be the perfect place for company gatherings as well as families!

Went to Westover Farms a few weeks ago with a buddy from St. Louis. First time for me to check this…read moreplace out. I was impressed with the facility, really only spent time in the trout fishing lodge if that's what it's called. Fantastic friendly staff and a variety of interesting clothing and a little bit of flyfishing equipment. The trout were abundant although the day we were there not overly hungry. We did land a few on the meadow stream. Overall we had a great day and I would take people back.

I will go out of my way to check out a covered bridge and especially so when it's not even that far…read moreout of my way. This bridge would have been worth the detour! Sandy Creek Covered Bridge is in excellent condition and while it has been closed to vehicle traffic, you can still walk across it. The bridge is the centerpiece of this park which includes parking, picnic tables, primitive bathrooms and lots of captions with historical information. I had a terrific visit and really appreciate what has been done to preserve this history for posterity. [Review 1261 of 2024 - 362 in Missouri - 22284 overall]

As one would expect, there's a lot of history of this bridge! This is one of four covered bridges…read morefrom the 19th century still standing in Missouri. However, it has been rebuilt, redone and repaired in various years. But Missouri lawmakers and residents see no reason to tear this one down, as it shows a lot of importance. This bridge was used to connect St. Louis and Hillsboro (MO). Oddly enough, Lemay Ferry Road, which is prominent in South County, once extended all the way to this park. The bridge is in very fine condition. I have visited four old covered bridges (a couple were restored) in Illinois and all of them have graffiti and at least some sort of vandalism on them (no exaggeration, sadly). This one looks untouched, and I hope it stays that way. Anyone can walk through the bridge, and even under it! As for the park, it is a bit tricky to get to, but there is a decent-sized parking lot and park there. Restrooms are available as well as picnic benches. There's even historical markers at the site that talk about the history of Missouri's covered bridges. Plenty of space to walk your dog. There are some nature trails - one that leads past the bridge (to somewhere?). Summer or any day with great weather is a perfect day to come out here. It is part of Missouri's State Park system so check it out! Winter? I'm not so sure...maybe for photographers when it snows.

SO AMAZING SO FUN! Great team and great people…read moreMusic was 10/10 Definitely worth the money I want to live here!

Okay, we are in Branson but a friend of mine recommended Fugitive Beach, and we drove two hours to…read moreit and it was absolutely worth it! We got there when they opened and had a cabana reservation which I highly recommend. Especially if you are going to stay all day like we did. It's so cool to swim in a quarry, it's something I've never gotten a chance to do especially growing up in San Diego. You can bring floats, noodles, basically anything to float around in. Now, if you want to jump off the cliffs, use the slides, and or use the obstacle course you will need to bring your life jacket or you can rent one there. Trust me, you will want to the obstacle course is really fun as well as the cliff jumping, and slides. We had a blast! We brought our own food and snacks and the cabana has a small grill for grilling. You cannot bring alcohol but you can buy at the bar. You also won't need a speaker because they have a speaker set up and the music was awesome! The staff were super helpful and friendly. This was truly a great time and would absolutely go back again.

Great trails and the views are totally worth the trip! Water way for you to relax and camp!read more

One of my favorite spots on Earth is the Current River, which is a part of the National Ozark…read moreScenic Riverway. If you enjoy nature, water, and outdoor fun then this is a must visit spot! There are several great places to visit as a part of this area, but my favorites by far are the Current River and Big Spring on the Current River, and the campground of the same name. I have a wonderful group of friends that introduced me to floating on the Current when I was in college, and ever since this river has held a special place in my heart. We usually camp at Big Spring Campground. There are both electric, non-electric, and RV hookup's. There are real bathrooms, as well as hot showers within walking distance of camp (not porta potties, but it is a campground - so say hello to your local, resident spiders and their webs). We like this camp, because it's right on the river, family friendly, and close to town but far enough out to enjoy nature. While camping a must do experience for all is a walk to Big Spring. It's a natural cold spring, whose source pumps out enough fresh water to fill Busch Stadium in 33 hours! I like to walk there in the early morning or twilight to see the mist roll in. http://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/big-spring.htm The nearby town of Van Buren offers: - a nice Lodge for those who want a nice dinner and/or whose idea of camping is air conditioning, nice beds, and tv - the local ice cream spot called The Jolly Cone - the local cafe, The Floatstream Restaurant, for your typical small diner food and a pretty okay breakfast - various small shops to stock up on essentials: beer, sunblock, souvenir tshirts, snacks, replaceable float shoes and swimsuits, intertubes, gas, fishing bait, etc. - and a whole lot of other small town amenities The water is spring fed. So it's super cold and clear - perfect for a hot summer's day! The Current has a pretty decent current, with nice deep water and wading shallows dotted with periodic gravel bars. It's great for intertubing and canoe trips. Various campgrounds and businesses offer rentals and trips with pick up and drop off options (2, 4, 6 hour floats, or even multiple day trips). Check out the area and find YOUR favorite spots and recommendations. It will probably become one of your favorite places on Earth too!

While visiting relatives in Missouri, we came here with the kiddos…read more The kids loved cooling off on the splash pad. Remind kids NOT to run, one of our kids slipped and scraped their knee open. My husband and I looked at the fitness area. It looked like a pretty cool amenity. Wonder how many people actually use it though? There is also a pretty cool playground here. Loved the rubberized ground cover. (I personally dislike messy mulch or the ground up tires for playground ground cover). Lastly, the kids played on the huge theatrical stage. Not sure how/when this is utilized but it's a nice option for local bands or schools?? Numerous covered pavilions were here. A couple were being used for parties. One came in handy when a quick 5 minute downpour happened upon us. All in all, a nice park.