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A Valentine Adventure in Cape Girardeau

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic dinners and boxes of chocolates, but why not celebrate love with a twist this year? Enjoy an adventurous Valentine’s Day in Cape Girardeau that combines the beauty of nature with the excitement of exploration. Get ready for a day filled with hiking, geocaching, and bike riding along scenic ... Read More

3-Stop Hop

For the spring 2023 edition of the 3-stop hop, we explore the north side of town, starting at the Cape Girardeau Nature Center for a beautiful nature hike, Sedona for lunch, and Blackbird for some shopping therapy. Or, do them in reverse! The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center trail is an unpaved 1.2-mile loop that takes ... Read More

Take a Hike! Or a Bike!

As the temperature changes, it’s a great time of year to get outside and take a hike or bike ride. Whether you grab a friend, your family or use the time for yourself, being outdoors has many health benefits. According to WebMD, hiking outdoors has plenty of perks like nice views, fresh air, and the ... Read More

Family Guide to Summer Fun

Summer, summer, summertime! School is almost out which means families will be looking for things to do with kids. Check out our recommendation for family-friendly summer activities. Visit this family fun directory where you’ll find information on events and trails at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center and activities at the Cape Girardeau Public Library ... Read More

Cape Girardeau Day-Trip Destinations

Spring is upon us and so is #EarthDay. What better way to celebrate this day than going outside! We have put together a list of Cape day-trip destinations to help you celebrate. Trail of Tears State Park Head to Trail of Tears to enjoy some hiking and fresh air. This state park has 3,415 acres ... Read More

Take a Hike… in Cape

It’s hard to believe it’s a little over a month until the winter season begins. Make the most of the rest of autumn while you still can. Get out there and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and crisp, cool air. What better way to surround yourself in the serenity of nature than by making a ... Read More

An Outdoor Explorer’s Guide to Cape-Area Trails

With trails so good, even Lewis & Clark checked them out. OK, maybe not these exact trails, but they did stop in Cape Girardeau in 1803 and you can visit the site at Trail of Tears State Park where the Corps of Discovery camped for a night, while enjoying some amazing hiking and biking. We ... Read More

An Outdoor Adventure in Cape Girardeau

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

Explore the Great Outdoors in Cape Girardeau at the Nature Center

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

Explore the Great Outdoors in Cape Girardeau While Camping

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
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