Close view of the river with a tree in the way at Meramec State Park, Missouri

The outside dining place at Meramec State Park, Missouri

The top of the hill and the dining area at Meramec State Park, Missouri

A house at the top of the forest and hill at Meramec State Park, Missouri

A look over the hill at Meramec State Park, Missouri

A small watchtower near the top of the hill at Meramec State Park, Missouri

A pathway up the trail at Meramec State Park, Missouri

the lonely Park road and playground from far off at Meramec State Park, Missouri

The hiking trail to the top of the hill at Meramec State Park, Missouri

A small stream besides the hiking trail at Meramec State Park, Missouri