Lone Elk County Park is a unique wildlife management area in St. Louis County, Missouri, renowned for its free-roaming herds of elk and bison. Visitors can drive through the park, offering opportunities to observe these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Hiking trails are also available for those who prefer a more immersive experience. The park emphasizes wildlife conservation and provides a valuable opportunity to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of these impressive creatures.

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The Audubon Center at Riverlands is a nature preserve located in West Alton, Missouri.

Top 5 favorite places to go for photography. The Riverlands, Confluence Point and Portage Des Sioux. Beautiful day at the end of 2023.

Male and female mallard ducks at Busch Wildlife.

Just a suet feeder in the shape of a bell.

This little squirrel came cleaning up the scraps that the deer left behind.

Just a pretty fall moonrise over that old barn.

Just a beautiful old river town that is now full of historic buildings, craft shops and a winery.

It doesn’t last long enough in this area, but I love this time of year when temperatures cool off and the trees are full of color.

My first time camping in Southern Illinois. This trip included camping at South Marcum – Corp of Engineers campground at Rend Lake, a visit to the Little Grand Canyon, the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, the Stone Face trail, the Observation Trail at Garden of the gods, Cave-in-Rock park on the Ohio River and a trip to the original family homestead in Paducah.