With views of the scenic Current River and a history as a corporate retreat, Current River State Park offers a peaceful haven for today’s visitor. Current River State Park is built around the former retreat of the Alton Box Board Co. of Alton, Illinois. Constructed during the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Alton Club buildings themselves reflect the rustic architectural style
Explore the best Missouri State Parks! Our guide gives you info on the most beautiful state parks in Missouri and what to do at each one!
Rock Bridge State Park, just south of Columbia, offers 8 trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding; group tours and educational experiences, shelters, an orienteering area, and fishing in the small creek in the park. Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic […]
Rock Bridge State Park. Columbia, MO. My main ride. 20 min south of my house.
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Mastodon State Historic Site contains an important archaeological and paleontological site: the Kimmswick Bone Bed. Here, scientists discovered the first solid evidence of the coexistence of humans and the American mastodon in eastern North America. Today, visitors can learn about this discovery and how the landscape of Missouri looked in prehistoric times. The site features a
Finger Lakes State Park, Columbia: See 69 reviews, articles, and 28 photos of Finger Lakes State Park, ranked No.9 on TripAdvisor among 54 attractions in Columbia.
Explore the most magical castles in The Show Me State -- hop in your car and let our castle road trip in Missouri guide the way!
From Boonville eastward, Katy Trail State Park closely parallels the route of the Missouri River. This provides for many scenic stretches with towering bluffs on one side and the river on the other. Boonville represents a town that made the transition from being a major river port to a booming railroad town. Many remnants of this era can still be seen in Boonville, including
Close enough for a day trip, or perfect for a weekend away, this newest Missouri treasure is worth a visit.
This Show Me State adventure is a great hike that will take you to one of Missouri's only natural tunnels. You'll have an unforgettable experience!
CAMPGROUND CLOSED THIS OFF-SEASON: The campground will be closed throughout the entire 2024-25 off-season (Nov. 1 through April 14) for renovations. Not far from the hustle and bustle of Kansas City, Weston Bend State Park offers secluded picnic sites, a campground and sweeping views of the Missouri River from trails and a scenic overlook accessible to people with
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Stay refreshingly cool all summer long when you wade in the cool waters of Rocky Falls in Missouri. The waterfall is popular all year around.
The elephant-shaped boulders at Elephant Rocks State Park may not be the stars of a circus, but these giant granite boulders are the stars of this unusual park in southeast Missouri. The elephant rocks, which were formed from 1.5-billion-year-old granite, are giant boulders that stand end-to-end like a train of circus elephants. The rocks have created formations that intrigue
Did you know Missouri was one of the top lead producing sites in the world? Explore this old Missouri mine to find out about our rich mining history.
Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with
One man's dream ended in tragedy, and his legend was consumed by fire. Don't miss this unique spot in Ha Ha Tonka State Park.
Elephant Rocks State Park in the Francois Mountains region (Ozark Mountains of Missouri), Belleview, Missouri
Nothing says “Missouri literature” like Mark Twain. And nothing says “Mark Twain was here” like the state historic site that bears his name. Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site has the two-room rented cabin Samuel Clemens – Twain’s real name – was born in, first editions of many of the author’s works, a handwritten manuscript of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and many of
