Pavement Ends: Hikes within a half-hour drive of Cape Girardeau

Friday, April 15, 2016

In Southeast Missouri, we are blessed with interesting scenery in every direction. To the west we have the ancient Ozark Mountains with shut-ins and tall peaks. To the east, the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois features bluffs and canyons. The north includes the rolling hills and historic towns in Perry and Ste. Genevieve counties. And even the south -- although flat as a pancake -- offers a unique experience.

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