Exercise is Great for Mental and Physical Health!
If you’ve been staying inside for an extended period of time due to the health concerns of our country, a great way to get outdoors while still practicing social distancing is to visit one our nearby State Park or nature areas. Fresh air and physical exercise is great for both mental health and physical health. Read to find out more about where to a hike in our local area.
MISSOURI STATE PARKS COVID-19 RESPONSE (AS OF 3/31/20)
Missouri State Parks Remain Open
At this time most Missouri State Park’s are open for use of trails, boat ramps, and day-activities. Missouri Sate Parks have closed their visitors centers. Read on to find out more about Missouri States Parks response to COVID-19/
MISSOURI STATE PARKS COVID-19 RESPONSE (AS OF 3/31/20)
Source: https://mostateparks.com/response (Click here for further updates and changes)
Missouri state parks are currently open. Whether exploring trails by foot or by bike, physical activity is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Outdoor spaces are well-suited to increased social distance, and fresh air is a great way to calm your mind. But, we must remain diligent in taking steps to make your visit as safe and enjoyable as possible:
Missourians and park visitors are encouraged to review information provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as it relates to COVID-19.
Missouri state parks are currently open. Whether exploring trails by foot or by bike, physical activity is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Outdoor spaces are well-suited to increased social distance, and fresh air is a great way to calm your mind. But, we must remain diligent in taking steps to make your visit as safe and enjoyable as possible:
- If you or someone in your household feels ill or may have been exposed to someone who is ill, stay home and contact your health care provider.
- If you visit, be sure to pack water, extra soap and/or hand sanitizer. Due to limited services, water, soap or sanitizer may not always be available.
- Practice social distancing by avoiding groups of more than 10 people and keeping a distance of at least six feet from others.
Missourians and park visitors are encouraged to review information provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services as it relates to COVID-19.
Trail of Tears Memorial
100 Historic Route 66 East Waynesville, Mo 5583
A certified historic site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail is a landmark that was used as a Cherokee encampment. Located at Roubidoux Springs, Laughlin Park in Waynesville, this park is a gorgeous place for walking and enjoying the outdoors.
Bennett Spring
26250 MO-64A, Lebanon, MO 65536
In Laclede County, Bennet Spring is one of Missouri's earliest State Parks that attracts fishermen, nature lovers, kayakers, and is a place of recreation that welcomes visitors!
Currently, the fish hatchery, visitors centers, and restaurants are closed to the public. However, there are plenty of nature trails if you feel like getting out for some exercise.
Currently, the fish hatchery, visitors centers, and restaurants are closed to the public. However, there are plenty of nature trails if you feel like getting out for some exercise.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
1491 Missouri D, Camdenton, MO 65020
Ha Ha Tonka State Park is located at the Lake of the Ozarks which is just right up the road from our hotels in St.Robert, Mo. Ha Ha Tonka State Park is where nature and history come together with an intriguing history, gorgeous geological features, ruins from a turn-of-the-century stone castle that overlooks the Lake of the Ozarks, and more.
Why not get your friends, kids, or family members involved during this time of social distancing and use an app to challenge them to exercise more! Download the app RunKeeper and add each other as friends within the app and challenge each other to weekly mile goals. This is a fun way to get exercise and stay connected with people even if you can’t see them in person.
Our Hotels in St.Robert, MO remain open in an effort to provide lodging for essential workers such as truck drivers, healthcare workers, etc. If you need a quiet place to work in a private room, we are offering special rates for community members that need a place to get some work done. Give us a call to reserve your room. Our staff is diligently working to follow all protocol to keep our rooms and hotels sanitized and cleaned for the safety of our workers and guests.
Download an App and Track Your Exercise Close to Home!
If you don’t feel like getting out of the house, you can still get outside and exercise close to home. Download an app on your mobile device to track your mileages, elevation, compare previous work outs, and even challenge your friends from within the app.Why not get your friends, kids, or family members involved during this time of social distancing and use an app to challenge them to exercise more! Download the app RunKeeper and add each other as friends within the app and challenge each other to weekly mile goals. This is a fun way to get exercise and stay connected with people even if you can’t see them in person.
Fort Wood Hotels - Here for Our Community!
We hope you found this information helpful during this time of staying at home more. Exercise is great for mental clarity and your physical well-being weather you hit up a nature trail or walk around your neighborhood.Our Hotels in St.Robert, MO remain open in an effort to provide lodging for essential workers such as truck drivers, healthcare workers, etc. If you need a quiet place to work in a private room, we are offering special rates for community members that need a place to get some work done. Give us a call to reserve your room. Our staff is diligently working to follow all protocol to keep our rooms and hotels sanitized and cleaned for the safety of our workers and guests.
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