Missouri’s Mina Sauk Falls Looks Even More Spectacular In the Winter
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 02, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Wintertime, whether we love it or loathe it, is absolutely beautiful in Missouri, especially after a fresh snowfall when the snow glitters in the sunlight. We can all probably agree on that, right? It’s also the perfect time to set off on a unique Missouri adventure – exploring a state park or marveling at the pristine beauty of a waterfall. Missouri’s Mina Sauk Falls, for example, is simply spellbinding in the winter, making it worthy of a snowy day adventure.
While photos can certainly capture our imagination, we can never really get a feel for a place until we see it and experience it ourselves. That's certainly true of Mina Sauk Falls during the winter.
Missouri's tallest waterfall beckons visitors all year round, but it takes on a magical aura when it's sprinkled with snow. If you've not visited in the winter, try to get there this year.
However, before you set off, be prepared for the challenges you'll face on this moderately challenging trail. The challenges become a little bigger during the winter.
You'll face rocky terrain as you journey along the trail. Add ice and snow to that, and it can be a bit hazardous. Wear sturdy shoes and take your time.
Bring your camera, so you can snap photos of the towering waterfall. It could be flowing or frozen, depending on when you visit and the current weather conditions.
