As I sat down to write my annual roundup of places to get the new year off on the right foot, I discovered another reason to encourage people …
For 30 years, the American Hiking Society has invited people to enjoy the outdoors on National Hiking Day on the first Saturday in June. Sever…
For several years I have written about the First Day Hikes at Missouri State Parks and through the national America’s State Parks organization…
This time, the news about water in De Soto has nothing to do with flooding.
Jefferson County residents have many local options for the annual First Day Hikes, and since the program is a national initiative the most adv…
With about 500,000 visits per year, there is no way to describe Mastodon State Historic Site as a hidden gem or local secret, but I’d wager th…