Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Motorists heading south from St. Louis toward Hillsboro may not realize when they cross Sandy Creek on State Route 21 that located just a short distance downstream is one of Missouri’s last remaining covered bridges. Once fairly numerous, the covered bridges still standing numbered only eleven by 1942.
Important Missouri William Jewell Dies: August 7, 1852
Missouri History Today August 7, 1852 William Jewell Dies.
From Disaster to Delight, the Story of Route 66 State Park
Years after catastrophe forced an entire town to evacuate, the area has been cleaned up and rebuilt as Route 66 State Park. For St. Louis County residents, it's a popular place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature.
Space for Reflection
Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site is a one-acre cemetery plot. Here visitors can reflect on Dunklin's achievements, which include the establishment of tax-supported public school systems, and take in the view of the Mississippi.
At Don Robinson State Park, A Conservation Legacy
Once the personal retreat of an unconventional entrepreneur, Don Robinson State Park—one of the newest in Missouri's state park system—offers a unique geological diversity and is home to an array of rare and unusual plants.
At Castlewood State Park, a View Fit for Royalty
At Castlewood State Park, so named because of the rocky bluffs that give the appearance of a castle's fortress, visitors take in stunning views from limestone glades while adventuring over some thirty miles of wooded trail.
At Montauk State Park, a River is Born
Montauk State Park is one of the oldest in the Missouri State Park system. Visitors can see the headwaters that form the Current River, cast a line in a well-stocked trout run, explore a pre-Civil War mill, and maybe even spot a pair of bald eagles.
Beauty on the Current
The richly diverse Current River State Park features almost two miles of beautiful river frontage, offering ample opportunity for swimming, floating, and fishing as well as hiking, backcountry camping, and interpretive programming.
Cast a Line at Bennett Springs State Park
Bennett Spring State Park is well-known among anglers for its excellent trout fishing, but visitors also enjoy its hiking trails, Niangua River access, campgrounds, cabins, and meals served in the park's rustic 1930s dining lodge.
