Packing the right gear will help you and your favorite hiking partner ... Enjoy your picnic under a blanket, and you’ll stay warm enough to enjoy the view—and the company—for hours.

but I submit that the hike into the Tiemann Shut-Ins is worth it—especially if you picnic there with your boothang. Subscribe to the St. Louis Outdoors newsletter to get smarter about hiking, biking, ...

From there, you can also access several amazing hiking trails. Smart View Recreation Area has 72 picnic sites, each with a ...