Thursday, August 24, 2023

Reviewing Quail Ridge Park - Visit Missouri

 

Gazebo in a Woodsy Setting
Gazebo at Quail Ridge Park

I love exploring new parks and the St. Charles County Park system has a lot to offer.  On a beautiful day in mid-August, I was able to explore Quail Ridge Park with a photography group.  We had a great time exploring the park and taking a lot of nature photography.

Quail Ridge Park

Quail Ridge Park is located in Wentzville Missouri at 560 Interstate Drive.  Although it is only about 20 minutes from my house it is a park I had never visited before.  This park has many trails that can be used to explore the park.  There are over seven miles of both paved and natural trails throughout the park.  

The park features fishing lakes, ponds, playgrounds and shelters.  It also has a wonderful dog park where you can unleash your dog and let them run.  The park has an eighteen-hole disc golf course and is also home to the National Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame.

Lodge and Gazebo

My group met in the parking lot of the lodge and then proceeded down the paved path for a walk around one of the lakes.  
Rustic lodge at Quail Ridge
Lodge at Quail Ridge

The lodge, pictured above, is a rustic cedar banquet facility that is often used for weddings and other events.  It will hold 180 people.  The gazebo, which is pictured in the opening photo is the first stop on the path leading down from the lodge.  One of the photographers that was with our group said it is a popular place for the bride and groom to have their photo taken for the wedding.

Walking the Paved Trail

From the lodge there is a paved trail that curves around past the gazebo, and then around the lake.  It was a beautiful day, and we took a leisurely stroll along this path stopping to take photos along the way.  Here are some of the photos I took.


Fishing Lake through the Trees
Path Around Lake

Looking Down at Fishing Lake surrounded by Tree
Fishing Lake

Fishing Lake framed by Leaves
Fishing Lake

 Blossoms, Butterflies and Moths

As we walked along the path, we stopped to photograph the wildflowers and butterflies that made their homes in the woods around the lake.  I also captured a moth on a wildflower across the path from the lake.
Blue Wildflower
Missouri Wildflower

Lilac Wildflower
Lavender Wildflower

Swallowtail Butterflies on a Flower
Swallowtail Butterflies

Two butterflies on purple flower
Butterflies

Yellow Flower against Blue Sky
Flower on Edge of Prairie

Intricate Features of Moth on Flower
Moth on Blossom

Round Purple Wildflower
Purple Wildflower


Learn More About Missouri Butterflies and Wildflowers

Here are a couple of books where you can learn more about butterflies and wildflowers.





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5 comments:

  1. Beautiful park, Mary Beth. My grandson got married at a similar park in north Kansas City at a lodge on a lake. City and town parks have so much to offer. Thank you for sharing one of your favorites through your beautiful photographs.

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  2. I love discovering new parks, especially parks that have well maintained walking trails. This looks like such a beautiful park to visit, rest and rejuvenate. Perfect place for forest bathing :)

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  3. This looks like a delightful place to while away the hours and enjoy bountiful natural beauty. A perfect choice for a nature photography walk!

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  4. Looks like a beautiful place, and relaxing place to spend the afternoon at. Your photos always do your articles justice as well - very inviting!

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  5. This looks like another lovely place to visit and as usual, you photography skills are exquisite. When I get to your fair state, I will have a great list of places to see! Thanks Mary Beth!

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