Category: Hiking
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Prairie Garden Trust is a nonprofit foundation, and the land has a rich history steeped in the appreciation and preservation of Missouri’s natural landscape and native plants. Arrival Before you hit the road, the folks at Prairie Garden Trust ask you to let them know in advance that you’ll be visiting during their open season,…
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Travel/Check-in Sam A. Baker State Park is a bit of a haul for us. It’s also one of those destinations where you should absolutely not trust the first, second, or third route your GPS suggests if it’s sending you through Mark Twain National Forest. The roads are winding, the hills will keep you on your…
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Okay, so you’ve made the most of your travel days and you’re finally in Flagstaff! Now what… Honestly, I recommend doing very little the first night. Get a bite to eat, get hydrated, and get acclimated to the higher elevation before diving into tomorrow’s activities. Remember, this is an outdoor blog. 😉 If you haven’t…
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When it rains, it pours… and sometimes there are flood warnings. Sometimes the view from the mountain peak is obscured by clouds. Sometimes the shuttle bus to the trailhead is full and you don’t have an hour to wait for the next one. This last week, I traveled from Phoenix to Flagstaff and Sedona. These…
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Summer has been fun, but I’m ready for the season where being outside doesn’t feel like a race against temperature. Here’s what I’m looking forward to this fall! Fall Hikes Cooler temps, changing leaves, and overgrown trails finally starting to recede for the season. There are A LOT of trails that I really enjoy and…
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“Perfect is the enemy of good” – Voltaire (Voltron?) And if you’re wondering, yes, I did watch this week’s episode of Ted Lasso. Whenever Trevor is out of town, I try to take Dutch out for a little date day. These Dutchie date days typically consist of a trip to the park or a hike…
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A lesson in time management, time of year, and travel time. Travel Time Let’s start with travel time to the trailhead. Coming from Central Missouri, you have a few options to get to Clifty Creek, and we took Google Maps at its word and just went with the “best” route. Well, the “best” route was…
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Here’s a list of my favorite state parks in Missouri to help you choose your next outdoor adventure! Missouri is home to 93 state parks and historic sites that cover over 150,00 acres of natural landscape, including forests, lakes, rivers, and caves. This list just scratches the surface of all of the ways to experience…