It's Trout Tuesday! Klamath Lake Redband Trout are pretty amazing fish.They can get to be really big (the lake record is 37-inches) feeding in the nutrient-rich waters of Klamath Lake. And they can provide a lot of information about how fish survive in warming temperatures. Our biologists have tagged many of these big fish to see where they travel when Klamath Lake heats up in the summer. The area is also rich in cold, spring-fed creeks and streams, and these cold-water refuges provide respite w

🥾 Best St. Louis area hikes for 2026! After hiking over 100 trails near St. Louis, these are my top St. Louis area hikes for each month and season. These are all worth the drive and effort! 🥾 Jan: Hickory Canyons -Visit in freezing temperatures to see a dramatic frozen waterfall 🥾 Feb: Pickle Springs - A family favorite 2 mile loop past unique rock formations and winter icicles 🥾 March: Mina Sauk Falls at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park - Visit this rugged trail in the spring to see the talles