Erosion and time have created a naturally-formed water park.

In the St. Francois Mountains in the Ozarks at 1,772 feet above sea level, Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest (and possibly oldest) peak in Missouri.

These pink granite water slides are the result of millions of years of erosion.

Giant granite rocks standing end-to-end like a train of circus elephants.

400 million-year old limestone caverns nestled in the Ozarks served as shelter and a hideout for cultures throughout North American history.

A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.

This former small town was destroyed not by the motor oil it sprayed the ground with but by the toxic waste that was added.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

Less a museum than a bizarre fantasy world created by artists and engineers.

A commemoration of over 150 of St. Louis's favorite sons and daughters.

One of few surviving standpipe water towers in the U.S.

What was meant to be a temporary exhibit is now a permanent fixture at the St. Louis Zoo filled with beautiful birds.

This is not your typical jungle gym.

The eccentric and colorful pavilions of Tower Grove park are a beloved and overlooked symbol. 

This titanic oil company sign is a reminder of the Americana boom of the 1970s and also its commoditization.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

What was once a presidential estate is now an exotic menagerie and home to the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Giant works of art interspersed throughout meadows and woodlands offer a new discovery at every turn.