St. Louis: 250 Years, 250+ Cakes. Here we go....

In celebration of the city of St. Louis's 250th birthday this year (2014), there was a special cake. Times that by 250, that is! Called 'Cakeway to the West', 250+ cakes have been placed all over the St. Louis area, including the Metro East. Places that have cakes include historical landmarks, parks, museums, popular restaurants, as well as government places. These are just a few examples as the places represented St. Louis in a memorable way.

Friday, August 29, 2014

#236: Rockwoods Reservation

Another park in West County. Here's a look at Rockwoods:

It is one of the first conservation areas that was established by the newly formed Missouri Conservation Commission, in 1938.
The earliest recorded use of the land was from the 1700s (back when the area was under Spanish rule) when trappers utilized the area.
The area provides 1,880 acres of nature with its wildlife
There are also areas where limestone, clay and gravel quarries exist.
Today, it stands as a place where people can enjoy and learn about outdoor life, including the environment and the wildlife.