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You Should Try This One Hike in Missouri Even If You’re Afraid of Heights

It’s not the most extreme hike in Missouri, unless you’re afraid of deep canyons, rocky rapids, and lofty heights from epic overlooks.

by Stephanie Frias
on Jan 21
A happy family leaning over the river overlook rails at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park in Missouri.
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This Scenic Missouri Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

by Katie Lawrence
on Dec 1
Narrow woodland trail covered in fresh snow with slender trees on both sides and moss-covered bark in the foreground.
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Missouri—Would You Try It?

by Trent Jonas
on Nov 19
A trail leads through a narrow gorge with high rock walls.
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This 6-Mile Missouri Trail Will Tire You Out, but It’s Absolutely Worth It

by Noah Morriss
on Oct 18
A rock overlook along the Gans Creek Trail
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Underrated National Forest Hikes in Missouri That Rival the Appalachian Trail

by Cait Kontalis
on Aug 22
A man standing on an overlook in a forest in the Ozarks.

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The Missouri Park 20 Minutes From St. Louis With a Designated Dark Sky

This Missouri park has lovely nightsky views not far from downtown St. Louis.

by Amanda Finn
on Jul 3
A pond with a lot of greenery in Stacy Park
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This 1.5-Mile Missouri Trail Has House-Sized Boulders You Can Actually Climb

Devil's Kitchen Trail at Roaring River State Park is more incredible than its photos. Find out why you should hike this Missouri trail.

by Kerri Cox
on Jul 2
A large rock formation is visible amid a forest with a scattering of trees.
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We Did the Research, This Is Officially the Oddest Hiking Trail Name in Missouri

With caves, sinkholes, and an underground river, the Devil’s Icebox Trail near Columbia, MO, has geologic features as strange as its name.

by Kerri Cox
on Jun 24
An image taken in a cave/sinkhole shows dark rocks framing the view of a waterway and an opening to the sunlight outside.
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You Can Both Swim and Stroll on This Missouri Trail—It’s Summer Perfection

This easy walking trail runs parallel to Branson's Table Rock Lake, allowing you to hop right in its refreshing waters.

by Kerri Cox
on Jun 23
A pebble beach and driftwood line the shores of a turquoise lake.
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This Cave Hike Is One of Missouri’s Most Unique Trails

Explore two jaw-dropping caves on this epic adventure at Meramec State Park in Missouri. It's got tons of fun for everyone!

by Melanie Johnson
on Mar 30
The view from inside of a cave trail in Missouri looking out toward the forest.