Staying Active in Missouri this Summer

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Summer is in full force and as the weather continues to warm up, it can be hard to find motivation to be inside at the gym. For some, the daily grind of going to the gym can get monotonous and the views just stay the same. Outdoor activities such as biking, swimming, canoeing, and hiking are great activities that stimulate the cardiovascular system and provide opportunities to change the scenery. Thankfully, a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities exist in and around St. Louis that can help you stay active this summer.

Below you will find a list of recreation activities and their locations throughout Missouri so you can enjoy both fitness and nature together. Additionally, if nature just isn’t your thing or it’s just too hot, there are a number of indoor activities that you can try too!

 

1. Hiking at Castlewood State Park.
2. Ropes course at Union Station.
3. Paddle boarding and canoeing at Creve Coeur Lake Park.
4. Rope course and zipline at Ryze Adventure Park.
5. Paddle boarding, canoeing, and kayaking at Boathouse Forest Park.
6. Running, walking, or biking the Forest Park.
7. Virtual Reality Experiences at SANDBOX VR. (Yes, it is a workout!)
8. Running, walking, or biking Katy Trail (Saint Charles entrance).
9. Hiking at Elephant Rocks State Park.
10. Hiking and swimming at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park.
11. Hiking and biking at Babler State Park.
12. Bowling, Laser Tag, Escape Rooms and more at Main Event
13. Hiking and biking at Queeny Park.
14. Hiking, paddle boarding, canoeing, swimming at Cuivre River State Park.
15. Hiking at Hawn State Park.
16. Hiking, swimming, and canoeing at Sam A. Baker State Park.

- Ramya Gruneisen