Take Off On An Impromptu Adventure

It is time to shake off the winter blues. We found four great places to go see on your “Winter Thaw” adventure. From St. Louis, to Springfield, to St. Charles, you will want to hit the road and leave Old Man Winter behind.


See Our German Heritage at Deutschheim State Historic Site

Visit the Pommer-Gentner house and the Strehly house at this State Historic Site. See a  printing press similar to what was used to print one of the first German language newspapers west of the Mississippi. To round out your visit take a stroll through historic Hermann.


The Diverse Current River State Park

The richly diverse Current River State Park has almost two miles of Current River frontage and a superb trail network. The fishing is abundant and a lazy float down the Current River is a perfect way to spend any day of the week.


Johnson Shut-Ins State Park

After one of the more cataclysmic dam failures in American history, Johnson Shut-Ins State Park has been reborn. The pools and rock slides are perfect for the whole family. There is an abundance of flora and fauna as well as hiking trails and the Black River Center.


Our Western Adventure: Riding Horses on the Bitterroot Ranch

Greg and Danita Wood, owners of Missouri Life magazine, take a once in a lifetime horseback riding adventure out West. They headed to the mountains of Wyoming and a horse-riding adventure on the Bitterroot—a working cattle ranch that is nested at 7,200 feet in the Absaroka Mountains.


Take a Trip to Cuivre River State Park

At Cuivre River State Park you can take in the sweeping views, set up camp, go swimming and fishing, and visit American Indian campsites and burail grounds. Spend some time at Lincoln Hills Natural Area–the park’s crown jewel.


Pomme de Terre State Park

Pomme de Terre State Park has a lake that offers swimming, skiing, boating, and fishing. Northern muskies have been stocked in the lake and some real lunkers have been caught. The camping is perfect, there are 240 sites to choose from, and there are lots of trails to hike.


Enjoy So Many Things to do at Crowder State Park

Boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, and kayaking are one of the many enjoyable things you can do at Crowder State Park. The natural beauty and recreational options will appeal to everyone. Come for the day or stay for a week.


Long Branch State Park

Long Branch State Park has one of the nicest sandy beaches of any state park as well as amazing walleye fishing. Spend the day hiking the park and learn all about its extraordinary history. And find out all about the Bee Trace.


Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones–Confluence Point State Park

Standing at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers will take your breath away. The power of these two rivers coming together is unmistakable. You can go down the walkway and plant one foot in the Missouri and one foot in the Mississippi River.