Soar through the treetops and across the Meramec River on the adventure of a lifetime. Trained instructors lead participants on a canopy tour lasting approximately one hour. Your adventure includes three swinging sky-bridges and four zip-rides which vary in length from 200 feet to 1,250 feet, reaching speeds of 50 mph. All necessary safety equipment is included. Weight restrictions: 80 pound minimum; 270 pound maximum. Located at Meramec Caverns. Motel, campground, canoe rental on-site.

Open May-October. Tickets: $49; younger than 12, $39. Reservations are required.

Enjoy a six-mile or an 11-mile float on the scenic Meramec River. Rentals are available April-September. Located at Meramec Caverns. Our shuttle takes you up river; you float back to the parking lot. Motel, campgrounds and a zipline thrill ride are available on-site.

Canoe and raft rental on the Meramec River. No dogs or fishing allowed in rafts. One block south of I-44 on Route W.

The area consists of more than 6,000 acres of rugged forest terrain in prime Ozark country. Three watersheds, the Meramec River and Huzzah and Courtois creeks, draw many visitors. Bring a canoe or kayak to access these waters for a day of fishing or floating adventure. Hikers will find six miles of the Ozark Trail transects most of the area, allowing access to many of its unique features. The Narrows, located in the extreme southwest portion of the area, is a narrow hogback ridge divided between Huzzah and Courtois creeks that features extremely steep topography and rapidly changing vegetation from ridge to creek bottom. Bear Cave and Bat Cave add to the site's geology. Primitive campsites are open from Sept. 15-May 15. To reach the area, cross the Meramec River at the end of Route H at Onondaga Cave State Park, or go northeast of Steelville on Route E and cross the low-water bridge at Huzzah Creek.

Did Bob Ford really gun down Jesse James in 1882 or did Jesse live until 1951? You be the judge. You will be astonished as you view live film footage of Jesse James; examine the photographs; study the fascinating displays; observe the wax figures; and gaze at the $100,000 collection of vintage firearms and personal belongings of Jesse and his gang. Located on old Route 66 (I-44, exit 230).

Admission: $6; ages 5-11, $2.50.

Guided tours of a seven-level natural wonder. The cave is reputed to have been used as a hideout by Jesse James. Facilities include: restaurant; gift shop; motel; campground; canoe and raft rentals; boat rides; sluice; picnic areas; and a candy store. Zipline thrill ride on-site.

Closed on Thanksgiving and December 25. Cave tours: $19; ages 5-11, $9.50.

The campground at Meramec Caverns includes: shaded riverfront camp sites; RV hookups; showers; restrooms; sheltered pavilions; barbecue pits; picnic areas; and a concession stand. Canoe rentals, raft rentals and a zipline thrill ride are available on-site.

Motel adjoins the famous Meramec Caverns. Motel has 32 guestrooms, each with two full-size beds. Four guestrooms have microwave and a small refrigerator. Canoe rental, raft rental and a zipline thrill ride are available adjacent to the motel.

Home-style cooking, soups and sandwiches, served Memorial Day-Labor Day. Snack bar, with 28 flavors of ice cream, is open daily, March-December. The restaurant seats 250; a private dining room is available for group rentals. Catering is available for groups. Located in the main building at Meramec Caverns.

A family RV park. Open year-round. Quiet, mostly shaded, full service campsites. Wi-Fi available for a fee. Laundromat and convenience store on site. Heated and cooled restrooms and showers available year round. Six cabins able to accommodate twelve persons. Paintball field, swimming pool, fishing lake, and planned activities during summer months.

Attractions in this region include Meramec Caverns, the Toy Museum, Jesse James Wax Museum and Six Flags. The campgrounds are open March-November. An on-site cafe serves barbecue and pizza. Float trips on the scenic Meramec River are offered.