Michael Nietzel is president emeritus of Missouri State University. A Forbes contributor since 2019, he writes about higher education. After earning his B.A. from Wheaton College (Illinois), he ...
On the crater floor of Diamond Head (by the trailhead), you will find restrooms, vending machines and an interactive kiosk with merchandise and monument information. You can also purchase a ...
Just outside the station, the St. Louis Wheel, an illuminated 200-foot tall observation wheel, provides some of the best views of St. Louis during its 15-minute rotations. Other attractions include ...
With the aid of a compass and map, you can hike to Mann Gulch and an overlook of the Missouri River. Mann Gulch is the sight of the disastrous 1949 forest fire that took the lives of 13 firefighters.