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East Central Region |
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The Meramec River flows through this park making it popular for |
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canoeing and fishing. The 1,179 acre park which features majestic |
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white limestone bluffs towering above the river, is well suited for |
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day use activities such as picnicking, hiking and nature study. |
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Located in St. Louis County and a little tricky to find. |
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314.227.4433 East on Kiefer Creek Road from New Ballwin Road |
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Cuivre River State Park encompasses much of the rugged, wooded |
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terrain that surrounds Big Sugar Creek in the Southern Lincoln |
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Hills. The 6,393 acre park includes a 55 acre lake and more than |
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38 miles of hiking trails. Horseback riding is allowed on 19 miles of |
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the trails and a campground is provided for the riders. In addition |
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to extensive hardwood forests, the visitors may enjoy several areas |
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where native prairies are being restored. There is a visitor center |
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with exhibits that illustrate the cultural and natural history of the |
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park. Three group camps are located in the park and are available |
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for rental by organized groups. |
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636.528.7247 3 miles north east of Troy on Hwy 47 |
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This park is a richly wooded 2,439 acre park in the rugged Missouri |
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River hills. Located on the edge of St. Louis, the park include |
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campgrounds, a swimming pool, wide lanes for bike riding, horse- |
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back riding rentals and trails, a tennis court and a visitor center |
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with exhibits. The Jacob L. Babler Outdoor Education Center is |
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designed to accommodate campers with special needs. |
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314.458.3813 20 miles West of St. Louis on Hwy 109 |
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This park was a site of very early human occupation, is a National |
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Historic Landmark and the principal feature of the 357 acre park. |
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Radiocarbon dating has shown the cave was inhabited as far back |
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as 10,000 years ago. Special features of the park are its glades, |
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savannas and sandstone bluffs with over hangs and wet season |
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waterfalls. The park, which borders the Loutre River, offers picnic |
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areas with play grounds, a campground and scenic hiking trails. |
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An administrative building contains both the park office and a |
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small museum with exhibits describing the area's prehistoric |
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occupation. Additional exhibits are located in a kiosk on the trail |
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leading to and at the cave. |
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573.564.3476 2 miles West of Danville on Hwy TT |
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Several mile of picturesque riverbank scenery are preserved in this |
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6,896 acre park, providing a haven for river recreation. The park's |
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campgrounds borders the spring fed Meramec River. Hidden |
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within the park's expanse of forest are several springs and more |
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than 40 caves. You can join Naturalist lead tours through Fisher |
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Cave for a fee. The park contains a dining lodge, a general store, |
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canoe rentals, rental cabins, a visitor center, a motel and |
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conference center. You'll also find Meramec Caverns close by. |
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573.468.6072 3 miles East of Sullivan on Hwy 185 |
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Onondaga Cave is recognized as one of the most spectacular caves |
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