Climb and hike through a natural wonder in rural Missouri, only a 90-minute drive from St. Louis.
Elephant Rocks State Park is a natural playground for grown-ups and kids alike. You can climb the giant boulders, crawl under some of them and explore the maze-like crevices between. Climb the rocks at your own risk—and keep an eye on the kids—because there's no rubber safety mat on nature's playgrounds. Elephant Rocks is a favorite day trip for St. Louis hikers and nature seekers. The park is located about 80 miles south of St. Louis County and it takes around an hour and a half to drive there, depending on your starting point and which highway you take. The best route is by way of Hwy 67 (pick it up in Festus) to Farmington, but from there you’re on smaller state roads. You can also take Hwy 21 all the way to the park if you want a …
What do people who are a bit tired of being cooped up in winter do? Take an annual hike through the woods, at least in Wildwood that's what many do.
Registrants topped 200 for the 10th annual Cabin Fever Hike hosted Saturday by city of Wildwood representatives. In addition to Wildwood, residents from Brentwood, Ballwin, St. Louis, Ellisville, Florissant and O'Fallon, MO, participated. "This hike was one of the first recreational events we hosted after Wildwood incorporated," said Joe Vujnich, director of planning and parks for the city. After breakfast offerings of bagels, bananas, energy bars, juice, coffee or tea, hikers took off on self-guided paths. Gary Crews, Wildwood superintendent of parks and recreation, said there were two courses: a nine-mile roundtrip or a six-mile roundtrip. "Hikers can do either, both, or anything in-between really," he said. Crews said registration for …
Local parks have been well used this winter by
walkers and hikers.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Jo Beck
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Despite gray skies and temperatures in the low 30s, area parks were well used Sunday by walkers, bikers and hikers, such as this featured group of people from the St. Louis Trails Club. They met at the Route 66 State Park Visitor Center on Sunday for a three-hour hike in nearby West Tyson County Park. A surprising number of people were using the park, including a half dozen young men from South St. Louis County on big mountain bikes outfitted with snow tires. As the bikers powered up the hills, walkers stood aside so the cyclists wouldn't lose their momentum. A pair of runners—a man and his dog—also were given the right of way as they clambered over the snowy slopes. Winter views from the ridges were excellent, the hikers reported. …
MartyMoose
9:06 am on Monday, February 28, 2011
Hi, The Cabin Fever hike was lots of fun for our group. The volunteers and breakfast food started off the hike/walk perfectly. We all enjoyed getting outside with each other and enjoying each others company as we walked on one of Wildwoods many trails. Thanks for putting on this event Wildwood. Like they say about the pro golfers, "You guys arfe good..." more ›