Pinnacles Youth Park Is A Tiny, Scenic Stop In Missouri Worth Taking A Detour For
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 18, 2020
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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.
Sometimes if we journey ever so slightly off of the beaten path, we’ll discover amazing hidden gems. That’s what you’ll find when you make your way to Pinnacles Youth Park in Missouri, a tiny park that’s brimming with natural beauty and a few surprises. Whether you have just a short bit of time or an entire day, you’ll quickly discover a detour to this hidden gem is well worth your time.
Don't let the name fool you. Pinnacles Youth Park near Columbia welcomes the public to explore its tiny but beautiful 70 acres in Boone County.
However, it earned its moniker because the park is designed for the young people in Boone County. The youth, in fact, were deeded the property back in the 1960s.
Bring along your swimsuit and a towel in the summer for a dip in the creek, which runs along the trail, and drink in gorgeous views of Silver Fork Creek Valley.
The park, which is maintained by the Boone County Pinnacles Youth Foundation, is breathtaking all year around. However, try to time one of your visits during the fall to admire the foliage.
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