Finding quiet moments during hectic days can be quite a challenge. Sometimes we just want to plop down in a comfy chair to relax with a good book or to take a quick nap. Then other times we crave the kind of calm we can only find in nature. This peaceful hike in Missouri just might do the trick next time you need a little bit of calm amidst the turmoil of everyday life.
Meander along tree-lined paths at Burr Oak Conservation Area in Blue Springs, a picturesque escape from the noise of everyday life.
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For what might be the park’s most peaceful hike, follow the 2.3-mile out-and-back Hickory Grove Trail. It’s rated easy, so you don’t have to worry about exerting yourself too much.
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That means you can concentrate on the natural beauty and the song of nature that surrounds you on this picturesque path.
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Wear a pair of comfy shoes as you’ll be strolling along a gravel path; dogs aren’t allowed on this trail.
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Snap photos as you cross over storybook footbridges, through second growth timber, and past a pretty pond with floating lilypads.
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As the quiet of nature snuggles you, keep an eye out for local wildlife. Deer, turkeys, and squirrels all call the park home.
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You might even spot a tortoise wandering through the green.
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During the warmer months, colorful flowers paint the landscape. Keep an eye out for poison ivy.
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Visit the Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area website to learn more.
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Do you have a favorite peaceful hike in Missouri? Tell us about it in the comments! Missouri’s all about caves (we are the cave state, after all), so how about a cave-themed adventure? Head to this cave then dig into a delicious meal at this cave-themed restaurant in Missouri.
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Address: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area, Blue Springs, MO 64015, USA
