By Jennifer Cribb Thousand Hills State Park, located just 7 miles from Truman's campus, is Kirksville' s largest form of outdoor recreation. The park features the 573-acre Forest Lake, four nature trails, boat rentals and campsites.
Many students say the lake is a great place to unwind from the pressures of school.
It is also a chance to see all the cool things that are outdoors. Four major sets of hiking and biking trails, ranging in length from 1.5 miles to six miles, can be found throughout the park. Students enjoy these trails as an alternative to the hard pavement or track. I like to go running on the trails for a change, especially during the fall. Many of the trails also are used by bikers because they offer a more adventurous terrain than concrete.