Hiking promises us the opportunity to embrace nature. Some trails in Missouri, however, offer more than just an abundance of natural beauty. When you hike this picturesque trail in Missouri, you’ll get a glimpse into some of the area’s rich history. Best of all, it’s an easy hike the whole family will enjoy.

Carve out at least an hour for your hike along the Carver Trail at the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond.
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The George Washington Carver National Monument gives visitors a glimpse into the birthplace and boyhood home of Carver.
Partially shaded by towering trees, the one-mile loop trail is rated easy and offers plenty of natural beauty and fascinating history along the way.
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If you're up for a picnic, bring a lunch, so you can spread out at one of the picnic tables along the trail and enjoy a leisurely meal.
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The Carver Trail will take you through a variety of scenery, including lush woodlands, by flowing streams, and near a 140-acre tall grass prairie.
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If you love history, you'll get plenty of that, too. The Carver Trail will take you to a statue of Carver as a boy and to the Moses Carver House, which dates back to 1881.
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Spend some time at the Carver Family Cemetery, the final resting place for many of George Washington Carver's family members.
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Carver, however, is not buried in the cemetery. His final resting place is at Tuskegee University in Alabama, next to Booker T. Washington.
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The easy trail, which is mostly paved, also features numerous informational plaques, where you can learn more about Carver and read some of his most notable quotes.
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Stroll the Carver Trail before exploring the rest of the national monument, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Address: 5646 Carver Road, Diamond, MO, 64840
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Click here for the official website of George Washington Carver National Monument. Or, go here for Facebook.

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