The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center turns 10 this year, and they have quite the celebration planned! The party kicks off with a free outdoor concert by Wildheart Friday, May 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. Celebrations will continue Saturday, May 2, with an event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where the community can ... Read More
The snow has melted, it’s lighter out past 6 p.m., and Spring officially begins today! This is my favorite season, and here’s what I am looking forward to crossing off my Springtime Bucket List in Cape Girardeau in the next couple of months: 1. Afternoons at the Winery I want to kick back on a ... Read More
When you think “hiking in Southeast Missouri,” you might think Fall foliage or Spring buds, or even lush summertime greenery, but hiking during the winter months has its own special appeal! Angela Pierce, a Naturalist with the Cape Girardeau Conservation Center, took a hike with me on the White Oak Trace trail that surrounds the ... Read More
Fresh off a festive holiday season, 2015 is raring to go with events that get your New Year’s off on an active foot and much more! Here’s what’s ahead in Cape Girardeau this January. Fit & Active in 2015 Enjoy free admission to the Health and Wellness Expo at the Osage Centre on Friday, January ... Read More
Fall foliage is in full swing in Cape Girardeau, and it’s the perfect time of year to visit Trail of Tears State Park, only 11 miles north of downtown Cape Girardeau. Courtney, Denise, Betty, Julie and Steve work at the park, and have shared with us their personal favorite spots and other ideas on how ... Read More
Fall has arrived, and there are so many ways to enjoy this season to the fullest in Cape Girardeau! Gone Girl Gone Girl opens in theatres Thursday October 2, and there is a flurry of local events planned to celebrate Cape Girardeau’s debut on the big screen! Read all about them here. Get Spooked ... Read More
Along the river and through the woods, a myriad of trails wind through Cape Girardeau! Julia Thompson is the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Cape Girardeau, and she shared with us her favorite place for a stroll in Cape Girardeau – the Cape LaCroix Trail. What is your favorite thing about the ... Read More
Surrounded by hiking trails and perched on a hill overlooking the kid’s fishing pond in Cape County Park North is the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center. There’s something for all ages here, and it’s staffed by a knowledgeable and passionate group of folks who love to share their enthusiasm for nature. Sara Turner is the ... Read More
Here are Cape Girardeau weekend happenings to round out your calendar: The art scene in Cape Girardeau is hopping this evening with the Around Town Artwalk and an Art Auction. Wil Maring will perform tonight at Tunes at Twilight. Wil’s beautiful airy vocal style and heartfelt lyrics have raised the eyebrows of the acoustic music world ... Read More
A few weeks ago, my sister and I checked something off our weekend to-do list that had been languishing there for way too long – we headed over to Giant City State Park for a hike. Only 43 miles from Cape Girardeau, Giant City State Park is a pretty, 50-minute drive from downtown Cape. We ... Read More
