Living in Missouri means we never have to venture far to drink in its natural beauty. Oftentimes, we merely have to walk outside of our homes. For scenery that mirrors that found on the pages of an old-fashioned fairy tale, though, we can set off on one of the many hiking trails that meander through Missouri’s forests, fields, and nature preserves. Discover some of that fairy tale beauty on this enchanting hike in De Soto, Missouri.

Have you followed the Opossum Track Trail, perhaps the most enchanting trail in De Soto, Missouri? What did you think? Let me know in the comments! After your hike, how about grabbing a bite to eat at Granny Franny’s, which serves some of the best fried chicken in De Soto, Missouri?

Since you’ll be doing a lot of walking at Washington State Park, be sure you wear a pair of comfy hiking shoes.

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