Welcome The Official Arrival Of Winter On This Sunrise Solstice Hike In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 15, 2023
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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.
Winter’s official arrival will be here before we know it. For some of us that means wishing for long snowy days spent outdoors sledding, tubing, and skiing while others continue the countdown to spring. Regardless of what camp you’re in, you’ll find that winter rivals summer with its many fun outdoor activities – like this sunrise solstice hike in Imperial, Missouri.
Celebrate the official start of winter with a refreshing sunrise solstice hike, a free interpretive program, at Mastodon State Historic Site in Imperial on Dec. 21, 2023.
Led by a seasoned guide, the winter hike will set off from the picnic area at the historic site at 7 a.m. If that sounds early, consider that the shortest day of the year will have just seven hours and 14 minutes of daylight.
Even though the short but sweet Spring Branch Trail clocks in at just .08 of a mile, be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. The flat trail is comprised of packed gravel.
While the group strolls along the picturesque path, the guide will lead a discussion about the winter solstice as you await the sunrise, which is expected at 7:15 a.m. on Dec. 21, 2023.
Do you plan to go on the sunrise solstice hike in Imperial, Missouri? Are you excited about the official start of winter in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! Then learn more about Mastodon State Historic Site, a fossil park in Imperial, Missouri. If you’re looking for more winter hikes in Missouri, check out AllTrails.
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