10 Great Destinations

Stumped on a vacation spot for this summer? Try one of these great destinations less than 5 hours away for some creative exercise ideas.

• Bike along the Katy Trail, the 237-mile trail stretching across much of the state of Missouri. 
• Water ski at the Lake of the Ozarks.
• Drive cattle in the Flint Hills of Kansas at Flying W Ranch.
• Ride horses along the 50 miles of equestrian trail on the eastern shores of Hillsdale Lake in Kansas with S&S Stables. 
• Learn to sail at Lake Jacomo. 
• Pedal boat at Shawnee Mission Lake. 
• Climb through enchanted caves to slide down a 10-story slide at City Museum in St. Louis.
• Hike through the Ozark Mountains and explore castle ruins at Ha Ha Tonka State Park in Camdenton, MO.
• Canoe the Meramec River and explore caves at Meramec Caverns. 
• Pick blackberries and peaches at Gieringer’s Orchard in Edgerton, KS.