There’s just something about riding a bike. Maybe it’s the serenity of ambling along a quiet trail, soaking in the sun and admiring the foliage around you. Or maybe it’s the sense of accomplishment you get at the crest of a hill you weren’t sure you’d reach. Or maybe it’s the memory of riding through ... Read More
The waves start to ripple in front of you as you grip the pole a little tighter. The bobber’s moving up and down; maybe you’re getting a nibble. It’s been a few minutes since your last bite, a nice bluegill that’s now on a stringer. But you don’t mind waiting. It’s sunny and breezy, and ... Read More
The leaves are starting to turn and the air has a hint of crispness. We’ve put together an autumn afternoon that takes full advantage of this beautiful season in Southeast Missouri! A 20 minute drive from Cape Girardeau brings you to Knowlan Family Farm, located right on Highway 34 in Burfordville, Missouri. This cozy spot ... Read More
Celebrate the Great Outdoors in Cape Girardeau this Fall with this weekend full of Mother Nature’s best! (Psst: Get all of the info below in this handy print-and-go itinerary here.) Need a place to camp? A full listing of lodging is here, from woodsy primitive tent sites to RV set ups with all kinds amenities ... Read More
The leaves are starting to show hints of yellows, oranges and reds as Fall foliage gears up in Cape Girardeau! Below you’ll find some of the prime spots in Cape Girardeau where you can best enjoy Nature’s colorful show. This handy map clues you in on when leaves reach their peak; it looks like the ... Read More
Explore Cape Girardeau in a whole new way with geocaching! This outdoor treasure hunting game uses GPS-enabled devices to navigate to specific coordinates where you can earth a geocache (container) hidden at that spot. Geocaches are everywhere in Cape Girardeau – Geocaching.com lists over 300 in the 63701 zip code – and they each have ... Read More
Rain or shine, discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center this Fall! Kiddos can walk through a beaver dam, make rubbings of animal tracks and match the (fake) scat with the critter at the Nature Center, which also features a scientific research laboratory, freshwater aquariums, indoor wildlife viewing areas and more. Hands-on exhibits ... Read More
Make new four-legged friends at the dog park, feed the ducks at Capaha and watch the barges head upriver from one of Cape Girardeau’s many parks this Fall! Looking for great views of the Mississippi River? Check out Cape Rock Park, the site of the original trading post that gave Cape Girardeau it’s start. The scenic ... Read More
Soak in crisp fall mornings, bright blue skies and the colorful leaves from one of Cape Girardeau’s campgrounds! Rough it at one of Trail of Tear’s basic tent campsites set among the trees on the ridge above Lake Boutin. It’s a quiet spot with easy proximity to the best hiking trails in Southeast Missouri. Rugged ... Read More
See the best Mother Nature has to offer on one of Cape Girardeau’s trails, with distances, landscapes and surfaces for any ability level! Smooth Sailing Looking for a paved trail? The Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail is just under 5 miles long and goes right through the middle of Cape Girardeau; the section that runs through ... Read More
