Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, Missouri

You’re at the top of the world! Or at least the highest point in Missouri. At 1,772 feet, Taum Sauk Mountain State Park stands above the rest. This untainted wilderness is something you’ve got to see, and what better place to view these expansive Ozark Highlands than on top of a mountain? Not only can you walk the short, accessible trail to the greatest scenic vista of the St. Francois Mountains, you can also get to see the tallest waterfall, Mina Sauk Falls, in the state. On the same hike! That’s a wilderness deal you rarely find anywhere else. For those itching to get further into the backcountry, gear up for the Taum Sauk Section of the Ozark Trail, a long hike that winds through volcanic passages and rocky glades. Stake your tents down at one of the basic campsites for the weekend to truly experience some of the most beautiful and primitive country in the Midwest.