Pickle Springs Park Is A St. Louis Fairy Tale

Winter time can leave you in a bit of a funk, no matter where you live. But fortunately for St. Louisans, there are a multitude of spectacular attractions nearby that can help you defeat the winter blues for good. No place is as magical as this breathtaking nature area, which you simply have to experience in person to believe:

This breathtaking park is a little over an hour south of St. Louis...

This 180-acre park is petite, but its campus is covered in stunning formations.

Its humbling sandstone formations were formed by an ancient ocean that once covered the area.

And its most stunning features can be experienced via its main trail, which is a roughly 2-mile loop.

...but you really should plan a visit circa early spring, when everything is coming back to life.

You see, the unique geology of this site makes it a great place to experience unique plant life.

The moist rocks provide the perfect environment for plants like mosses, lichens, and liverworts. Many species at this park are considered glacial relics.

And the park itself is hailed as a National Natural Landmark, and it's plain to see why.

The beauty of this park is absolutely surreal, and you won't believe it's so close to home.

This spectacular park is one of the region’s most beautiful, and it is no secret why. You’ll adore a visit in any season, and there are enough stops along the way to make a visit into an all-out day trip. Have you ever visited this enchanting park?

Still craving adventure? You’ll adore these hidden parks in STL.

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The Park Near St. Louis That Will Make You Feel Like You Walked Into A Fairy Tale

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