This Secluded State Park In Missouri Is So Worthy Of An Adventure
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 30, 2021
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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.
We can all find the perfect places, that match our likes and personalities, to hang out and to explore in Missouri. After all, our beautiful state offers a little bit of everything – fast-paced big cities, darling small towns, and tranquil spots that are perfect for getting away from it all. This secluded state park in Missouri, for example, provides a picture-perfect backdrop if you’re craving a bit of quiet and a day outdoors. Even better, you’ll find it’s a tranquil piece of paradise all year around.
Big Oak Tree State Park in East Prairie beckons visitors with its abundance of natural beauty and its rich natural history. If you enjoy a scenic hike, wear your hiking shoes, too.
Stretching across a little more than 1,000 acres, Big Oak Tree State Park offers a glimpse into the Missouri of long ago. The park, in fact, remains largely unchanged from what the first settlers saw when they arrived.
It lays claim to "the only remaining large tract of uncut bottomland hardwood forest and cypress swamp in the state," according to Missouri State Parks.
The best way to view the swamp and the towering trees is to follow the three-mile Boardwalk Trail. Definitely bring along your camera, because you're in for some gorgeous views.
If you're bringing a small dog along, you may have to carry him along parts of the boardwalk. The metal boardwalk features holes in which little feet can become stuck.
The trail, which follows an elevated boardwalk, offers a peek at a variety of trees - bald cypress, pumpkin ash, and hickory, for example.
The secluded state park is well worth a visit in each season. However, if you visit during the warmer months, be prepared to deal with bugs - and a lot of them.
Have you been to this secluded state park in Missouri? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re a fan of secluded spots, plan a visit to Hercules Glade Wilderness Area, the most remote place in Missouri.
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