August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, Conservation area in St. Charles County, Missouri.
The August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area is a protected space in St. Charles County with forests, lakes, and open land. Fishing lakes and hiking trails run throughout the property, along with areas for hunting.
The site was acquired in 1947 by the Missouri Department of Conservation after serving as a munitions production facility during World War II. A family donated funds to transform it into a memorial space for public use.
The site bears the name of a brewing family whose legacy shaped this public space for outdoor recreation. Visitors come here to fish, hunt, and hike, making it a place where locals enjoy time in nature together.
The site opens early in the morning and closes at dusk, giving visitors most of the day for outdoor activities. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for changing weather conditions when exploring the trails and open areas.
Hidden throughout the landscape are over 100 concrete bunkers from the wartime munitions production era that remain visible today. These structures serve as quiet reminders of the site's unexpected military past.
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