Times Beach, Missouri
This former small town was destroyed not by the motor oil it sprayed the ground with but by the toxic waste that was added.

šŸ“œ Former town, now Route 66 State Park, known for a major dioxin contamination event.
šŸ” Located 17 miles southwest of St. Louis, Missouri.

Why Go

šŸŒ³ Explore a resilient green space with trails
šŸŽ£ Fish in the Meramec River
šŸš“ Enjoy hiking, cycling, and horse riding
šŸ“š Learn about a significant environmental disaster

Why Avoid

šŸš« No original town structures remain
šŸš« History of toxic contamination might be sensitive

šŸ…æļø Parking

Available at Route 66 State Park.

Last updated 6 days ago

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