St. Louis: Panther Den Loop
Explore ridges, evergreen forests, and odd rock formations on this 4.3-mile dayhike through the smallest wilderness in Shawnee National Forest.
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St. Louis, MO: Emmenegger Nature ParkEscape the hustle of city life on this quiet, 1.4-mile loop in Emmenegger Nature Park that climbs a riverside bluff overlooking the Meramec River.
St. Louis, MO: Cliff Cave Spring Valley TrailLoop around sinkholes on this easy, 2.6-mile lollipop loop that skirts a historic cave and a frog-filled pond in St. Louis' Cliff Cave Park.
St. Louis, MO: Pere MarquetteAn exposed fault above the Illinois River and 30-mile views of St. Louis make this 3.5-mile loop in Illinois' largest state park a worthwhile escape from the Gateway City. |
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Ozark Trail - North Fork Section & Hammond Camp Loop TrailHot Day, very humid. Limited water sources along trail. Saw fresh Black Bear tracks just off the Hwy CC Trailhead...very cool! |
Trail Mix — Central — March 2013Your region's go-now guide: Explore ice caves on Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, overnight in peace in northern Missouri, and more. Local Hikes in the Central U.S. — March 2013Snag a dozen great winter trips, including a texas Hill Country overnight, a Lake Superior snowshoe, and a hike to Apostle islands ice caves. From the Field: BACKPACKER trail scouts' top Central local hikesTry a 9-mile out-and-back in Ohio's Hemlock Gorge or hike through history in Per Marquette State Park or on the Saddle Rock Trail in Nebraska. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Your Neck of the Woods - Midwest HikesClimb dunes, find instant solitude, camp atop riverside bluffs, ascend to surprising above-treeline views, and hike along the St. Croix River. Readers' Choice: SoutheastYour favorite parks, weekend getaways, peak ascents, campsites, and more in the southeast. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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