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Two mile trail to the Police Canine Monument |
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Lewis and Clark camped on this spot. |
(click on the above link for the history and the story of hauntings)
Great Spring-like day to hike around a park I didn't know existed. Across the Missouri River from Alton, Fort Bellefontaine was first a Spanish outpost and then a trading post after the Lousiana Purchase. The original fort would have been where the river is now--when the river shifted, the fort was relocated at the top of the hill. The staircase was added in 1936.
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Field near the two mile flat loop. Looks as if there was a controlled burn. |
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The Police Canine Monument |
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Jaimie O'Connor and Marvin in front of the Canine Monument--Marvin will be one in April, 20218. |
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These staircases are purportedly haunted. In many photos, a red mist appears. |
Great day to get out. Thought I couldn't walk anymore because of my knee--hence the two year hiatus from posting. Turns out this small hike didn't bother me at all. Supposedly the grand staircase is haunted, but we didn't see anything. The gatekeepers at the entrance to the park, however, exude a horror film vibe as they ask you to sign in before driving down the very narrow road into the park. There were a fair amount of folks walking their dogs.