Just north/west of the intersection of US-54 and US-63, I found the Katy Trail State Park where I…read morewas hoping to find a power outlet and did but it wasn't operational. Instead, I took the opportunity to use the spot as my third office of the day as there was very cool cellular coverage. After some emails, I did some walking along the trail to clear my head. The park is built on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. It turns out that it's the longest developed rail-trail in the country at 240 miles long with 26 trailheads and four fully restored railroad depots along the way. This spot in North Jefferson City / Holts Summit has the restored railroad depot with a public toilet. Lots of nature, lots of recreation and lots of opportunity to get away from too much of it all. Parking here is a dirt lot and there are a couple of picnic tables and some shade. A large structure with trail information and sights is here. I enjoyed my time and if I was more of a bicyclist, I would be all over this. I hope you check it out. [Review 19741 overall - 218 in Missouri - 713 of 2023.]

Hiking the Katy trail is always a great time and this trail head is fantastic. Plenty of parking,…read morecovered tables and uncovered. Restrooms as well. Highly recommend using the North Jefferson City trail head. Terrific for meeting folks or using as a place to park and take a bike.

What a great park! We spent several hours just wandering around, climbing all over and even took a…read morefree cave (mini) tour! The regular tours are postponed because the poor bats are sick, but the mini tour was worth it. The walkways were really cool and literally went all over. There were lots of families with small kids having a good time, so it's definitely family friendly. We could have walked for way longer, but decided against it only because it was close to lunch time. I'd love to come back and go on a longer hike in the future!

Rock Bridge State Park is one of my favorite Missouri trials because of the views and…read moreaccessibility. This park is wonderful for people of all ages; especially for families! We love exploring the Devil's Icebox Cave and the Sinkhole short trail. There are parts on the trail that are easily accessible by following the wood-planked walkway, but there are also "off the beaten path" trails and spots to ride your bike. Rock Bridge State Park is absolutely beautiful and is a "Must Visit" outdoor spot in Columbia, MO!

Called ahead to ask about a bike repair - they told us to bring the bike in right away. When I…read morearrived, a nice employee came running out to help me unload the bike. He brought it to their outdoor tent (not allowing people inside due to COVID). They called with a quote and finished the job the same day. I knew it was going to be a big lift for the employees, so I was astounded by the turnaround time. Definitely recommend them to everyone else for any bike repairs.

I was ready to ride on the Katy Trail, but I couldn't figure out how to put more air in my bicycle…read moretires. My husband always does this for me, but he was out of town. I worked up my nerve and went into the store and asked if they would help me. A super nice young guy said he would be glad to help. He put air in the first tire and showed me exactly how to do it, and then he watched me put air in the second one to make sure I really knew how. He was so kind and didn't make me feel stupid. I should've gotten his name, but I just wasn't thinking. He even offered to help me load my bike back in the car. What a great store with awesome merchandise and wonderful employees! This is certainly not the first time I've been treated extremely well here.

I stopped here after making an appointment at another shop and was told they were too busy after I…read morearrived. I was having a long-term issue with my derailleur. My bike was on the rack and being checked as soon as I walked in the door. Mark disassembled, cleaned, replaced cables and made all adjustments while carrying on a lively conversation. He also completed the work in less time than he initially indicated. The bike shifts better than it ever has (I've had two other mechanics work on it.) and the price was much less than the other two shops charged, that did not fix the issue.

Great job on over hauling my Schwinn Colligate. It rides just like new. Thank you both!read more

We found this spot for breakfast when spending weekend in Rocheport. Great breakfast! Great…read morestaff! Great location! Great merchandise - bought a sweatshirt.

Stumbled upon this cafe on a trip to Innsbrook Resort (from Kansas City) and it was the perfect…read morelittle stop to relax and refuel. Staff was kind. Menu was good. Drink options were exactly what we needed. Atmosphere inside left a little to be desired but the otudoor seating was nice. I would return.

Always so nice going for a hike and enjoy the outdoors. My kids and dog have always enjoyed it…read morethere also. The natural arch is there if you go the right direction. Haha

This was a fun outing. We spent two or three hours here on this hike with kids 3-6, parents, and…read moregrandparents and we all were able to walk the trail. However, it is steep and narrow in places and you do go down quite a distance to the creek and you have to ascend back to the parking lot. It might be too much if you're not sure-footed. There no bathroom facilities, (at least in April) so stop at the gas station a few miles before. The bridge itself is large and we were able to walk under it to the other side. The creek was very low while we were there. The water was very clear, you could easily see the bottom of the river bed. Since the creek was low, there was a lot of exposed river rock that the kids thoroughly enjoyed picking up and throwing into the water. They had a fantastic time and slept all the way back home in the car.

This 63 acre conservation area is so beautiful. There are walking trails, picnic tables, and an…read moreaccess point for boats. Perfect spot to kayak, fish, and paddleboard since it's a no wake zone.

This park is very large with several very nice hiking trails. The camping is great as well. They…read morehave a nice campground with all the amenities but if that is not your style then they even have a campground for you, a primitive camp ground. The primitive camp ground is in a quiet cove, tall trees and great fishing. It's hard to name it all, they have 2 swimming areas accessed miles apart. A very fine state park.

My boyfriend and I drove to the Lake of the Ozarks State Park to camp by tent for two nights. The…read morepark and campground was HUGE, with all sorts of trails and attractions around the area. We saw tons of deer! There were deer everywhere walking around and not scared of people. In fact, the deer were walking through and around campsites in groups/pairs. I loved the serenity of the campground also! What an amazing experience!! We both agreed that we will definitely return!!

Pinnacles Youth Park is a wonderful outdoor area that is enjoyed by people of all ages! There are…read moreclimbable rock structures, several trails, and an abundance of beautiful nature to take in! I went to this park a ton of times with family and college friends back in the day. It is always a delight to stop back in and explore the area!

The pinnacles are a jagged-pointy rock formation that stands about 75 feet high and stretches about…read more1000 feet long. Bordered on one side by Kelley Creek and on another by Silver Fork Creek, the two streams have been slowly pinching the mass of Burlington limestone separating them, a highly reactive stone that's dissolved by moving water. Some parts of the stone were even carved out entirely, creating little tunnel-like windows dotting the vertical rock face. From the parking area, it is a short walk past picnic shelters and some benches down to the water's edge where you can wade across or just look up at the amazing rock structures. There are hiking trails throughout the park and I saw a number of folks walking, some with dogs. I read that there's a good amount of poison ivy along the trails, so I didn't take a chance. Also, some of the walking looked uneven and following the usual rule of "Never hike alone" I decided not to risk a twisted ankle with no help. At the creek's edge, I was able to find enough stones to make a pretty rock stack. I wonder if it's still there today. [Review 19735 overall - 212 in Missouri - 707 of 2023.]

Beautiful hiking trails!! Hidden gem in Rolla. Great place for students and families to relax and…read moreenjoy nature!