crossing the Missouri river along side page
- + This is my favorite part of the trail. It is paved and parallels hwy 364 for about 2 miles then
circles around Creeve Core Lake. There is always sail boats and people playing on the
beach. It'...
Discussion started 08/10/2008 12:52 AM by Blake - 5 replies (last reply by Matt at 08/15/2008 11:33 PM)Blake from St. Peters on 08/10/2008 12:52 AM
This is my favorite part of the trail. It is paved and parallels hwy 364 for about 2 miles then
circles around Creeve Core Lake. There is always sail boats and people playing on the
beach. It's beautiful. It totals about 7 miles. small amount of construction detouring the
trail but i always like a good detour.
PS a funny thing happened on that trail to me. I was riding along minding my own business when a bird swooped down and grabbed at my head. now i dont wear a helmet
but after that occurrence i started considering it. The bird was like many others seen
around this trail. It was all black with a small amount of red/ orange coloration close to
the head. anyway dont let that discourage you from enjoying this beautiful trail, because
like i said it's my favorite.
Anonymous on 08/11/2008 02:15 PM
Ah, the infamous Red Wing Blackbird. There are very territorial and well known for buzzing riders. Got me several times last year.
Get a helmet, no reason to be a premature organ donor.
Anonymous on 08/11/2008 02:34 PM
This is very common this time of the year when birds are raising young.
cunninghamair from O'Fallon, MO on 08/11/2008 04:54 PM
Yep, saw one swoop down from it's nest and take a shot at my husband riding in front of
me!
GB from O''''Fallon on 08/13/2008 08:08 PM
If you're lucky you may even spot some of the deer that live in the park. I was riding in the park last year and was a bit startled by a pair of deer a few feet off of the trail.
Matt from St. Charles on 08/15/2008 11:33 PM
I enjoy riding the page extension bike trail to the lake. Sometimes when you pass through the tunnel between the bridge and the lake, the birds will fly through there with you. I am not sure if the birds are in control of their flight enough to avoid me or if I have been lucky, but I have yet to be hit. Usually, when I ride this trail, I park at the trail head on Greens Bottom road so I can ride a little bit of the Katy Trail also. The Lake House has great fruit smoothies if you have time for a break.
High Street Victorian
- + Very Nice! Wonderful Stay (23rd -24th)and great food!
Discussion started 08/15/2008 05:44 PM by John & Alleene D. - 0 repliesJohn & Alleene D. from Drexel on 08/15/2008 05:44 PM
Very Nice! Wonderful Stay (23rd -24th)and great food!
Steven Lee Wright's photos
- + I came across your superb sunrise/set photos on this site today and wonder if you have any on disc (pref jpeg) which you sell.
I'm an ordinary joe soap public and would want them for my own persona...
Discussion started 12/23/2005 10:22 AM by Richard McKay - 2 replies (last reply by Steven Lee Wright at 08/15/2008 12:40 AM)Richard McKay from Birmingham, England on 12/23/2005 10:22 AM
I came across your superb sunrise/set photos on this site today and wonder if you have any on disc (pref jpeg) which you sell.
I'm an ordinary joe soap public and would want them for my own personal pleasure only.
Thanks,
Richard
Ray (webmaster) on 12/24/2005 08:03 AM
I agree, Steve has taken some amazing photos. You can visit his website at http://www.naturephotographics.com - there you will find many other photos, as well as instructions on how to order prints. I do not know whether he sells images on disc, but his website has contact information where you can get in touch with him for more details.
Steven Lee Wright from Columbia, MO on 08/15/2008 12:40 AM
If you liked these photos, see the full updated collection at www.naturephotographics.com - over 170 Missouri photos, many in the river valley as well as some "secret" places you may never see except in these photos. Most of this is 4x5 work made on a 50 year old camera with both vintage and modern lenses. The panoramics are made by stitching hi-res scans of 4x5 originals together, so they will print up to 8 feet wide. Check out the Eagle Bluffs lookout on the trail between McBaine and Coopers landing. It is worth the climb. I have a nightime photo trip planned there, but I am waiting for the perfect storm.
Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
- + when is the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival for the year 2008
Discussion started 08/14/2008 03:05 PM by Ronald Dudenhoeffer - 1 reply (last reply by anonymous at 08/14/2008 06:42 PM)Ronald Dudenhoeffer from Jefferson City, MO. on 08/14/2008 03:05 PM
when is the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival for the year 2008
Ronald Dudenhoeffer from Jefferson City, MO. on 08/14/2008 03:05 PM
when is the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival for the year 2008
Anonymous on 08/14/2008 06:42 PM
October 11 and 12. They even have a website:
http://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com
If you are at work or have your speakers on, be ready for country music to blast on your computer when you visit that site.
Anonymous on 08/14/2008 06:42 PM
October 11 and 12. They even have a website:
http://www.hartsburgpumpkinfest.com
If you are at work or have your speakers on, be ready for country music to blast on your computer when you visit that site.
Share a shuttle
- + Shuttles are a popular way to get from one point on the trail to another, or even beyond the trail. You can cover twice the amount of trail if you don’t have to turn around at your halfway point to r...
Discussion started 08/13/2008 01:46 PM by Ray (webmaster) - 4 replies (last reply by Gary near Tebbetts at 08/13/2008 09:54 PM)Ray (webmaster) on 08/13/2008 01:46 PM
Shuttles are a popular way to get from one point on the trail to another, or even beyond the trail. You can cover twice the amount of trail if you don’t have to turn around at your halfway point to return on your bike.
Most shuttles charge by the trip, rather than by the number of riders – so a shuttle trip for one rider might cost the same amount as for four riders. This provides an opportunity to save some money – and make new friends – by sharing a shuttle ride with someone.
To make it easier for riders to share a shuttle, one of the shuttle operators suggested that I create a feature where people who need a shuttle can get together, to share a shuttle with someone else.
So, if you think you might be "shuttling" any time this season, take a look at the
Katy Trail Share a Shuttle web page. Add your information to the list, or reply to anyone else whose shuttle needs are similar to yours. I’ve started off with a couple of sample entries to help give you an idea of how it would work.
Your feedback is welcome!
Trek on 08/13/2008 03:01 PM
That's a great idea Ray.....another way this site is way ahead of the game as a resource while planning a trip. We just got back from riding the Great River Trail/Elroy-Sparta/Omaha and certainly wish we had a bikeelroy.com type site to help us plan.
Carl Awsumb from Memphis, TN on 08/13/2008 03:35 PM
I am trying to figure out that if we (4 of us) start in Booneville and finish in St. Charles what possible ways can we get back to our car in Booneville. AMTRAC OR BUS OR WHAT? Thanks. Carl Awsumb
Trek on 08/13/2008 03:53 PM
Carl....the Amtrak doesnt stop in Boonville. Perhaps this shuttle share idea.
Gary near Tebbetts from Tebbetts on 08/13/2008 09:54 PM
Great idea Ray, I think it would be helpful to add the shuttle operators’ information to the web page so those that needed to use a shuttle service would have all the information they would need in one spot. I think the shuttle operators should at a minimum provide their hours and season of operations, location(s), phone, fax, email address, numbers and types of shuttles available, shuttle capacities, their rates, and if the rates are per person or per shuttle.
break in
- + Be aware that are repeated car break ins at the north River view trail e city is not doing anything about it. We (and a couple visiting from Italy) had credit cards stolen from our car while on a ride...
Discussion started 08/13/2008 04:19 PM by rideallover - 3 replies (last reply by Ray (webmaster) at 08/13/2008 04:39 PM)rideallover from Cedar Rapids IA on 08/13/2008 04:19 PM
Be aware that are repeated car break ins at the north River view trail e city is not doing anything about it. We (and a couple visiting from Italy) had credit cards stolen from our car while on a ride at the Rte 66 parking lot near the Chain of Rocks bridge. The officers said they have asked to do a sting but were turned down by the city. It has been going on for months! The criminals had made charges on our card within 1 hour, so they had it down. They had even closed a parking lot due to so many break ins, but had no signs warning people. STAY AWAY from this part of St. Louis.
Ray (webmaster) on 08/13/2008 04:29 PM
Just to avoid any confusion - this is not on or near the Katy Trail - the Riverfront Trail runs along the Mississippi River from just a bit north of the Gateway Arch, up to the Chain of Rocks Bridge (a very cool and very long pedestrian/bike-only bridge). This has been a well-known problem for months, and it's quite disappointing that the city of St Louis doesn't seem to care.
While we're on the topic, here's a page I put together that discusses
how to get from the Katy Trail to downtown St Louis and the Riverfront Trail.
Anonymous on 08/13/2008 04:36 PM
Just the boys from Deon's having a little fun.
Ray (webmaster) on 08/13/2008 04:39 PM
Dang, they''ve got a long drive. :-)
Augusta Brewing Co. (Augusta)
- + I have to agree with a few of the others, not worth the stop. We stayed in Augusta overnight and was told to try this place for good food and beer. We went down late afternoon and they were out of eve...
Discussion started 06/23/2008 09:32 PM by Jim - 3 replies (last reply by Paul Corley at 08/13/2008 03:56 PM)Jim from Washington Court House on 06/23/2008 09:32 PM
I have to agree with a few of the others, not worth the stop. We stayed in Augusta overnight and was told to try this place for good food and beer. We went down late afternoon and they were out of everything except about two things. Apparently ordering food for the resteraunt wasn't high on the list. Beer was average at best. Service was terrible. Only 6 customers in the whole place and still couldn't hardly get a beer. I know that we won't be back there. If you are looking for a meal go a few more blocks up the hill to Cafe Bella!
Jim from Washington Court House on 06/23/2008 09:32 PM
I have to agree with a few of the others, not worth the stop. We stayed in Augusta overnight and was told to try this place for good food and beer. We went down late afternoon and they were out of everything except about two things. Apparently ordering food for the resteraunt wasn't high on the list. Beer was average at best. Service was terrible. Only 6 customers in the whole place and still couldn't hardly get a beer. I know that we won't be back there. If you are looking for a meal go a few more blocks up the hill to Cafe Bella!
Dave from Augusta on 07/01/2008 11:42 AM
I would have to disagree with the review of the Augusta Brewing Co. I live in Augusta and ride the trail often. The Brewery has the best food in town and if you like "Crafted beer" this is the place to go. As for the service depending on the time of day it can be slow, during peak hours it is better.
Dave from Augusta on 07/01/2008 11:42 AM
I would have to disagree with the review of the Augusta Brewing Co. I live in Augusta and ride the trail often. The Brewery has the best food in town and if you like "Crafted beer" this is the place to go. As for the service depending on the time of day it can be slow, during peak hours it is better.
Doug from Bluffton on 08/09/2008 08:23 PM
Just went there. Partly to see if comments were accurate. I walked up to the bar, was greeted in turn, received my beer and went to a table to wait for my sandwich(a delicious smoked brisket that was all meat). I had only begun my first beer when the food arrived. Now it is August and I had just ridden thirty miles so that first beer didn't last long. There must have been 40 other customers there so not like I was the only one they had to take care of. As to the glass of stout that I had. I had more.
Doug from Bluffton on 08/09/2008 08:23 PM
Just went there. Partly to see if comments were accurate. I walked up to the bar, was greeted in turn, received my beer and went to a table to wait for my sandwich(a delicious smoked brisket that was all meat). I had only begun my first beer when the food arrived. Now it is August and I had just ridden thirty miles so that first beer didn't last long. There must have been 40 other customers there so not like I was the only one they had to take care of. As to the glass of stout that I had. I had more.
Paul Corley from Chesterfield, MO on 08/13/2008 03:56 PM
the Augusta Brewery is a great destination for craft brews and food also! I have been there several times in the last few years and have had a very fun time on a consistent basis! The beer is always fresh and tasty and always a large selection. The owner has another restaurant/ brewery in Soulard is very experienced... The view is very nice overlooking the valley and fields below!
Paul Corley from Chesterfield, MO on 08/13/2008 03:56 PM
the Augusta Brewery is a great destination for craft brews and food also! I have been there several times in the last few years and have had a very fun time on a consistent basis! The beer is always fresh and tasty and always a large selection. The owner has another restaurant/ brewery in Soulard is very experienced... The view is very nice overlooking the valley and fields below!
Elysian Fields Inn B&B (Defiance)
- + The bed and breakfast was okay but be FOREWARNED that if you are coming on Friday or Saturday night, it is about 100 or so yards from 2 Biker Bars and it is very very loud with people partying and dri...
Discussion started 12/07/2007 02:27 PM by Gail - 1 reply (last reply by M&K at 08/13/2008 01:20 PM)Gail on 12/07/2007 02:27 PM
The bed and breakfast was okay but be FOREWARNED that if you are coming on Friday or Saturday night, it is about 100 or so yards from 2 Biker Bars and it is very very loud with people partying and drinking. You hear Motorcycles until about midnight. Although the picture appear to have the B&B set back it is actually right ON the Highway so if you stay in the cottage/old bank building, all you hear are cars and motorcycles just a few feet from your door.
Breakfast was very good!! House was a bit cluttered and could be cleaned up a bit as well as the yard.
Gail on 12/07/2007 02:27 PM
The bed and breakfast was okay but be FOREWARNED that if you are coming on Friday or Saturday night, it is about 100 or so yards from 2 Biker Bars and it is very very loud with people partying and drinking. You hear Motorcycles until about midnight. Although the picture appear to have the B&B set back it is actually right ON the Highway so if you stay in the cottage/old bank building, all you hear are cars and motorcycles just a few feet from your door.
Breakfast was very good!! House was a bit cluttered and could be cleaned up a bit as well as the yard.
M&K from Florissant on 08/13/2008 01:20 PM
Their idea of a Romantic Getaway and ours are quite different.
We stayed in the Cottage for 30 minutes before checking out.
Noisy, no sidewalks to walk anywhere to eat, definitely too close to the highway. Bed too small for 2 adults and no shower.
Of course, they chose to charge our credit card anyway!
M&K from Florissant on 08/13/2008 01:20 PM
Their idea of a Romantic Getaway and ours are quite different.
We stayed in the Cottage for 30 minutes before checking out.
Noisy, no sidewalks to walk anywhere to eat, definitely too close to the highway. Bed too small for 2 adults and no shower.
Of course, they chose to charge our credit card anyway!
Rivercene Mansion B&B (Boonville)
- + My husband and myself stayed at the Rivercene along with our dear friends the last weekend in July. It was the most incredible feeling being in that mansion. We absolutely loved it. We had never st...
Discussion started 08/13/2008 09:49 AM by Steffany - 0 repliesSteffany from Warrenton, MO on 08/13/2008 09:49 AM
My husband and myself stayed at the Rivercene along with our dear friends the last weekend in July. It was the most incredible feeling being in that mansion. We absolutely loved it. We had never stayed in a B&B before so, we were very excited about going there. We were not disappointed and I look forward to returning again within the next year for another delightful stay. I highly recommend Rivercene if you want to relax and not worry about the pressures of everyday life. It was very peaceful and warm. The breakfast was delicious and the history of the magnificent mansion will tug on your heart strings.
Steffany from Warrenton, MO on 08/13/2008 09:49 AM
My husband and myself stayed at the Rivercene along with our dear friends the last weekend in July. It was the most incredible feeling being in that mansion. We absolutely loved it. We had never stayed in a B&B before so, we were very excited about going there. We were not disappointed and I look forward to returning again within the next year for another delightful stay. I highly recommend Rivercene if you want to relax and not worry about the pressures of everyday life. It was very peaceful and warm. The breakfast was delicious and the history of the magnificent mansion will tug on your heart strings.
Kansas City to Katy Connection - MO Bike Federation Report
- +
Yesterday the Missouri Bike Federation ran the article below concerning efforts to connect the Katy with trails in Kansas City.
http://mobikefed.org/2008/08/rock-island-rr-trail-coalition-f...
Discussion started 08/12/2008 08:26 AM by Trek - 3 replies (last reply by anonymous at 08/12/2008 09:43 PM)Trek on 08/12/2008 08:26 AM
Yesterday the Missouri Bike Federation ran the article below concerning efforts to connect the Katy with trails in Kansas City.
http://mobikefed.org/2008/08/rock-island-rr-trail-coalition-forming.php
Paulie from Knoxville TN on 08/12/2008 05:19 PM
Thats great news Trek. Any idea where the new section of trail is going to connect to the current Katy? The article doesnt say.
Paulie
Paul Toigo on 08/12/2008 09:25 PM
The Rock Island Railroad crosses the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway (KATY) just North of Windsor MO at mile marker 247.4.
http://www.mostateparks.com/katytrail/milepost/past/windsor.htm
Anonymous from LSMO on 08/12/2008 09:43 PM
That goes right by my house. Awesome!! I just hope I won't be too old to ride it by the time they bring it here.
Glenn's Cafe at the Frederick (Boonville)
- + Love Glenn's Cafe!
The food is wonderful! And for all of you old-time Glenn's patrons, they now do a Sunday Brunch. Its a little different from the regular menu with fried chicken, pork loin, etc. ...
Discussion started 08/12/2008 07:18 AM - 0 repliesAnonymous from Columbia, Mo. on 08/12/2008 07:18 AM
Love Glenn's Cafe!
The food is wonderful! And for all of you old-time Glenn's patrons, they now do a Sunday Brunch. Its a little different from the regular menu with fried chicken, pork loin, etc. They are such a boost to Boonville's restaurant scene. I just wish they were still in Columbia.
Anonymous from Columbia, Mo. on 08/12/2008 07:18 AM
Love Glenn's Cafe!
The food is wonderful! And for all of you old-time Glenn's patrons, they now do a Sunday Brunch. Its a little different from the regular menu with fried chicken, pork loin, etc. They are such a boost to Boonville's restaurant scene. I just wish they were still in Columbia.
Machens (it's the little things)
- + Got so excited I posted this on the wrong topic. There's a new bench between Black Walnut and Machens. Last year was the toilet facility and now a bench and now, according to reports, progress on the ...
Discussion started 08/11/2008 09:00 AM by DougK - 1 reply (last reply by gc at 08/12/2008 07:14 AM)DougK from Troy on 08/11/2008 09:00 AM
Got so excited I posted this on the wrong topic. There's a new bench between Black Walnut and Machens. Last year was the toilet facility and now a bench and now, according to reports, progress on the trail between St. Charles and mm 33? No more wading through waist/chest high grass? What will I ever do with my tick and chigger repellant??
gc from Columbia, Mo. on 08/12/2008 07:14 AM
Well, Doug, I guess you can save it for a future trip on the semi-charted trail between Windsor and the KC area. I hope they get that started before I get too old to waddle down the trail
Maxine's Rooms for Rent (Sedalia)
- + Just spent the 2nd visit to Maxine's and it was even better than the first visit a year ago. Can't wait until the next one.
Thanks Maxine, Pete and Chigger !!!
Terry H. from Kansas City
Discussion started 08/11/2008 09:50 AM - 0 repliesAnonymous on 08/11/2008 09:50 AM
Just spent the 2nd visit to Maxine's and it was even better than the first visit a year ago. Can't wait until the next one.
Thanks Maxine, Pete and Chigger !!!
Terry H. from Kansas City
Anonymous on 08/11/2008 09:50 AM
Just spent the 2nd visit to Maxine's and it was even better than the first visit a year ago. Can't wait until the next one.
Thanks Maxine, Pete and Chigger !!!
Terry H. from Kansas City
KATY Construction - Weldon Spring????
- + Does anyone know what the connection that's being made to the KATY west of the Hwy 40 bridge is? I assume it's a connection to either the Lewis or Clark hiking trail based on it's location. Does any...
Discussion started 08/10/2008 01:40 PM by Ken - 4 replies (last reply by anonymous at 08/11/2008 09:32 AM)Ken from St. Charles on 08/10/2008 01:40 PM
Does anyone know what the connection that's being made to the KATY west of the Hwy 40 bridge is? I assume it's a connection to either the Lewis or Clark hiking trail based on it's location. Does anyone know for sure?
stevie from saint louis on 08/10/2008 08:34 PM
I have not been down there this year, but I recall reading something about the Missouri Research Park connection to the Katy, which would seem right for that area, but I was not aware that they were actually going to build it.
On another note, connection to Machens finally going to be finished? This may be a joke, but here is an article:
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/528B18E34CA2CCD386257498000FC1C2?OpenDocument
julie k from st charles on 08/11/2008 08:50 AM
My husband and I checked out that new section yesterday and it connects to Research Park. Its paved for about 1/2 mile, then its gravel with some ruts as its still under construction. It ends at a Duckett Creek Water Treatment plant, then you bike up a road to get to the Research Park. It will be a very pretty trail with a clear stream running near it.
DougK from Troy on 08/11/2008 08:53 AM
There's a new bench between Black Walnut and Machens. Last year was the toilet facility and now a bench and now progress on the trail between St. Charles and mm 33? No more wading through waist/chest high grass? What will I ever do with my tick and chigger repellant??
Anonymous on 08/11/2008 09:32 AM
Thanks for the info. The more I thought it about, it isn't far enough west to be in the Lewis & Clark area. I assume it will be open to bicyle traffic?? That will make a nice loop for anyone along 94. I live near Kisker & 94, so I could take Pittman hill to the bottom, catch the KATY, get off at Research Park and make my way back a couple different ways.
Kehde's Barbeque (Sedalia)
- + Excellent stop. We stop whenever we drive though. I recommend the train car for the kids.
Discussion started 08/10/2008 07:57 PM by abales - 0 repliesabales on 08/10/2008 07:57 PM
Excellent stop. We stop whenever we drive though. I recommend the train car for the kids.
abales on 08/10/2008 07:57 PM
Excellent stop. We stop whenever we drive though. I recommend the train car for the kids.
High Street Victorian B&B (Boonville)
- + Thank you so much Kriss and Gene for a wonderful stay. Your home was gorgeous. The food and atmosphere were terrific.We will be sure and stay again the next time we are close to Boonville.
Discussion started 08/03/2008 12:58 PM by Brenda and Sam Pyle - 2 replies (last reply by anonymous at 08/09/2008 11:53 PM)Brenda and Sam Pyle from Sparta, MO on 08/03/2008 12:58 PM
Thank you so much Kriss and Gene for a wonderful stay. Your home was gorgeous. The food and atmosphere were terrific.We will be sure and stay again the next time we are close to Boonville.
Brenda and Sam Pyle from Sparta, MO on 08/03/2008 12:58 PM
Thank you so much Kriss and Gene for a wonderful stay. Your home was gorgeous. The food and atmosphere were terrific.We will be sure and stay again the next time we are close to Boonville.
Douglas Smith from Wentzville, Missouri on 08/03/2008 05:04 PM
I'm not sure I've words enough to truly explain how wonderful our experience at Gene and Kriss's High Street Victorian B & B was. From a beautiful restored home to incredible homemade brownies, breakfast, and cinnamon rolls, not a detail was overlooked. Gene and Kriss are wonderful people, and they certainly understand perfectly how to create an experience for those getting the chance to stay with them.
I've stayed at many locations along the trail, and the High Street Victorian is certainly among the finest I've encountered.
Douglas Smith from Wentzville, Missouri on 08/03/2008 05:04 PM
I'm not sure I've words enough to truly explain how wonderful our experience at Gene and Kriss's High Street Victorian B & B was. From a beautiful restored home to incredible homemade brownies, breakfast, and cinnamon rolls, not a detail was overlooked. Gene and Kriss are wonderful people, and they certainly understand perfectly how to create an experience for those getting the chance to stay with them.
I've stayed at many locations along the trail, and the High Street Victorian is certainly among the finest I've encountered.
Anonymous on 08/09/2008 11:53 PM
Wow, Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness in posting your comments here. We really enjoyed having you and hope to see you again.
Anonymous on 08/09/2008 11:53 PM
Wow, Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness in posting your comments here. We really enjoyed having you and hope to see you again.