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.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

#225: Shaw Nature Reserve

Formerly known as the Shaw Arbortreum
Opened in 1925 to protect the plants that were in the collections of the Missouri Botanical Garden, because of city pollution and smog
More than 14 miles of hiking trails exist within the reserve
Also featured at the reserve are historic homes, including the Joseph H. Bascom House, and a large wetland blind featuring herons, which are man-eating carnivorous birds.
There are many things to do around the reserve for visitors, including the obvious - exploring nature. But you can also take photos, play in the creek, paint and even ski.
The reserve was recognized by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Environmental Education Landmark in 1972