An hour west of St. Louis along Interstate 44 lies Meramec State Park, a public reserve perhaps best known for its underground caverns. (The park is said to have more caves than any other state park in the nation.) Outdoorsmen also know the park as a great spot for fishing. The 461-acre park straddles the Meramec River, providing miles of shoreline for anglers. The water flowing through the park tends to be clearer than points downstream, says park naturalist Brian Wilcox, and that attracts... More »
