I wish there was a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. Sadly, there is not. However, there is one Missouri hike that will reward your efforts with the sight of an abandoned rock quarry and it's worth the trip.
Missouri has a lot of trails that either have wildflowers along the path, lots of river views or caves. There's one trail in the Show Me State that has all of those things and it's only a short drive from the city of St. Louis.
When you think of locations in America with tall waterfalls, maybe you don't immediately think of Missouri. But, did you know that there is one glorious waterfall that cascades down jagged rocks over 132 feet?
There are certain things you never want to do to a bear and very high on that list is to not surprise them. That's when things can go terribly wrong. But, one Missouri guy gave a textbook response to walking up on a large predator by remaining cool as a cucumber.
Some claim the Vale Tunnel on the Rock Island Trail is Missouri's longest. While it's' still a cool ride or hike, at about 441 feet, that's not really true.
This is a great way for Missourians to spend the holiday weekend, start a new tradition, take advantage of physical exercise and enjoy the great outdoors