Lake Remembrance — Attraction in Blue Springs

This is a coveted spot, quite visible from the highway. It was stunning on Sunday with the warmer weather. Blue skies, cool breeze and calm waters:) The asphalt trail is perfect for walking dogs or riding a bike and loops around back to the parking once completed. It gets confusing at the end of the trail because it feels as if there is no further you can go....but you would have to just walk along the side of the main road to get back to cars.

There are docks, fishing is allowed and this lake has water lillies:) There are cove-live shady spots along the lake that are very pretty. I caught a cute pic of a kid climbing the tall trees and hanging from the branches. I also noticed the thoughtful man-made bird houses for the birds. Great for kayaking.

This is a stunning spot, if you would allow yourself to be captured by it's beauty and ignore the...

Okay place for a walk if you live close and need a trail, and I've heard the fishing is pretty good, but personally, I think this place is mostly just a good spot for I-70 travelers (particularly ones with canine companions) needing to stretch their legs. The highway noise is positively deafening - you'll see warblers in the trees, but you won't be able to hear them. 😦 This element kinda makes it feel like a glorified rest stop, and even on THAT count it falls short, what that the vault toilet (with no TP... ) and no running water. Safety note: watch out for hooks and other fishing debris along...

This is one of our favorite places to walk as a family. My children love to walk, fish, and go to the dog park. The trail is paved, well maintained, and perfect for walkers, strollers, bikes, and runners. My children also love to take the paddle boat out on the peaceful lake. I can't forget to mention that the trees protect you from the sun and your less likely to...