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Get Some Trail Time in at these Local Recreational Parks!

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Summer break is just about over, and many of us are starting to figure out our plans for back to school in the fall. If you're not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, then there's no better time to get outside and explore. With this absolutely gorgeous weather we've been experiencing, the best way to truly enjoy it is by hitting some nature trails! So this week,  The Lodges at Rolla  thought it would be a great idea to share with you some of our favorite local recreational parks and nature trails that are worth checking out! Audubon Trail Nature Center 550 Meriweather Ct Rolla, MO For the nature-lover, conservationist, hiker, runner and biker. Audubon Trails NC is located north of I-44. The NC is a unique 70-acre reserve dedicated to community education and habitat preservation. Ber Juan Park Between 10th & 18th St Rolla, MO Nearly 85 acres of open grassland, walking trails, and top of the line recreational facilities make Ber Juan the centerpiece of Rolla’s parks. Be...

Explore the Great Outdoors this Summer!

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Summer break is just about here for many! If you're already aching to get the summer fun started, we feel you! We are too! While many of us have been doing our absolute best to stay home and practice social distancing, we're all feeling the need to get outside and explore. So this week, The Lodges at Rolla thought it would be a great idea to share with you the many outdoor wonders that are just a short drive from Rolla (some are right here IN Rolla!) and are SOOOOOO worth checking out! Rolla Scenery Stonehenge Replica N. Hwy 63, Rolla, Mo 65401 This half-scale replica of Stonehenge was created using water-jet technology at Missouri University of Science and Technology.   Photo Credit: TripAdvisor Historic Main Street Footbridge 305 W. 3rd St., Rolla, Mo The historic wooden footbridge over the BNSF Railway once carried motor vehicle traffic on Main Street. The Southwest Branch of the Pacific Railroad (now BNSF) reached Rolla in December 1860 and played an...