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St. Louis Outdoors

12.4.25

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A message from outdoors writer Zach Smith

Give yourself an early holiday present. There are just four weekends remaining until 2026. In other words, there’s still time to enjoy some last-minute outdoor fun while also getting a jumpstart on those New Year’s resolutions. From hiking by hidden gems to working up a sweat for scenic views, adventures await In St. Louis and just beyond. 

 

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Things to Do

✏️ 12/6: Nature journaling at Powder Valley

🚶‍♂️ 12/6: Winter Walk in Tower Grove Park

🚴‍♂️ 12/6 & 13: Gravel Growl

🔥 12/7 & 14: Knucklehead Ride

🏃‍♀️ 12/7: Hot Chocolate Run

🥾 12/9 & 16: Tuesday Trekkers

🏹 12/12: Young Adult Atlatl Lessons

🌿 12/13: Benefits of Nature Walk

☄️ 12/13: Mother Nature's Christmas Lights Display

Gateway Arch Park Foundation

A MESSAGE FROM GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION

Gateway Arch Park Foundation invites you to Winterfest through January 11

The Foundation hosts Winterfest each year to gather the community in the glow of the Gateway Arch for winter traditions like ice skating, s’mores, and free activities. Admission is free.

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Cuivre River State Park

Courtesy of Missouri State Parks

GET OUTSIDE

Outdoor adventures in St. Louis (and beyond) for December weekends

From biking by hidden gems to working up a sweat for scenic views, get a jumpstart on those New Year’s resolutions.

  • Cruise the 12.2-mile St. Louis Riverfront Trail for riverside views and historic landmarks on the way to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge.
  • Kickstart fitness goals on Ohlendorf West Park’s 0.81-mile Fitness Trail, featuring outdoor workout stations designed for all levels. 
  • Explore nature and history at Saint Stanislaus Conservation Area, with ADA-historic ruins, rugged Charbonier Bluff, and scenic river overlooks.
  • Discover winter vistas, wildlife, and diverse terrain on Cuivre River State Park’s trails, including Frenchman’s Bluff, mountain biking sections, and 18 miles of equestrian routes.

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Meet the surgeon helping women stay active at every age

From elite skiers to weekend warriors, Dr. Emily A. Whicker at The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis is changing the game in women’s sports medicine. Learn more about her story and how she’s helping local women stay moving.

Outdoor Guides

🚲 Your guide to the Katy Trail »
🥾 Best hikes near St. Louis »

🌳 The best parks in St. Louis »

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Brewery Lights returns: A dazzling 40-year St. Louis holiday tradition

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Last Look 📸

So... winter showed up.

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