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Spotlight St. Louis: Shaw Nature Reserve

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My near and dear friend, Brewer, who happens to be an award winning photographer, accompanied me on a lil’ day trip to the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri where we had THE BEST time exploring the trails of this environmental oasis. This was both of our first times experiencing this outstanding place, but most certainly won’t be either of our last. So take a look at all these photos we captured of this natural wonderland and then make plans to see it all for yourself…!

We parked directly in front of this cute lil’ sign that greets visitors to the reserve.
A stop at the Visitor Center is an essential part of this process. Once you’ve bought your tickets, you’ll get a token to insert into the gate allowing you to cross into the reserve.
Ben & Brewer
Brewer has a keen eye for detail and noticed right away the botanical imprints found all throughout this pathway.
Unfortunately, this house wasn’t open to the public while we were there, though it’s clear from a look through the windows that it must be sometimes as it was fully furnished with period piece furniture and such.
From far away this house gave me some real Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibes.
The field beyond this small tree line reminded me greatly of Jurassic Park.
This was an observation tower that overlooked the wetlands.
Inside the observation tower.
View from the observation tower.
Official map of the Shaw Nature Reserve.

The Shaw Nature Reserve is located at 307 Pinetum Loop Road, Gray Summit, Missouri. It sits off I-44 about ten minutes further west than Six Flags St. Louis and took us less than a hour to get there from Cutesville. The Shaw Nature Reserve offers 17 miles of hiking and is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until September when it begins closing at 7:00 p.m.. The final entry into the reserve is always thirty minutes prior to closing and general admission is $5 per person or free for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Please note that there are NO pets allowed!

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    1. Thank you & yes! It really is! I can’t wait to go back in the fall when the leaves are peak pretty!

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  2. You’re the first person I know whose gone there & I’m so happy you’ve shared these gorgeous photos! It’s been on our list for a while! Sucks we can’t take the doggo’s, but I guess it makes sense being a nature reserve & all! 🤣

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    1. Too much wildlife for dogs I feel, but definitely go yourself with your loved ones, you’ll love it!

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