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There is always a lot going on in Greater St. Louis. With more than 100 public and private golf courses, Greater St. Louis is also home to more than 100 parks and some 200 miles of trails for cycling, running, and walking. A network of hiking and bicycle trails that follow the area’s great rivers is emerging as one of the best in the country. The area’s largest park, Forest Park, is one of the biggest metropolitan parks in the country, and features many of the city’s premier attractions, including the Saint Louis Zoo, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, the Municipal Opera, two golf courses, dozens of athletic fields, and much more. Raging Rivers WaterPark in Grafton, Ill., and Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Mo., are favorite local destinations for families and children. Just a few hours’ drive away is the 55,000-acre Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri’s largest body of water. Nearby, too, are many beautiful rivers and streams ideal for canoeing. They include the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the nation’s first scenic waterway, established by Congress in 1964. Innumerable destinations for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking — even spelunking and skydiving — encircle the area. In short, the St. Louis area is the perfect location for lovers of the outdoors. And with four distinct seasons, there’s always a new set of activities to enjoy every few months, making Greater St. Louis a truly varied and always exciting place to live.
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