Missouri’s parks and public land provide welcoming playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Mountain biking trails wind through some; anglers cast their lines at others; and climbers take to the state parks with taller, rockier terrain — four of them at least. Thanks to the efforts of climbing advocates like the BETA Fund, that number could go up.
Climbing Robinson Bluff: A Game-Changer for St. Louis Climbers
Cliffs are common along Missouri’s rivers, where meandering waters carve landscapes along each bend. Lush, tree-lined banks shroud soaring formations, but while hidden from most, a seasoned orienteer follows clues on his hunt for the vertical. One such pursuit unearthed Robinson Bluff more than 20 years ago.