Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center

*I’m a runner who prefers trail running. When I go to a park it’s generally because I’m looking for a great new trail, so my reviews are more specific to that activity. I will always talk about the location from a runners p.o.v first, then a general p.o.v.
From a runners p.o.v, I’m rating the WSS based on the Hamburg Trail. The Hamburg is a gravel trail that starts at the WSS, wraps around the giant mound then goes out and kind of follows down and along old 94. Hamburg is a gravel trail that is mostly flat with a few big hills and some great additional trails leading off of it. Its great for walking, running, and biking. As a hiking trail it would probably be kind of boring. The Hamburg is a great for someone who runs/​bikes in all weather types because it doesn’t get too messy and there are plenty of shady spots on hot days. There are no «official» bathrooms along this trail. There are also no benches or pavilions. Be aware of hunters during certain seasons.
In general the Weldon Spring Site is pretty neat. I’ve been to the top a hundred times and it never gets old. If you’re into history and nature you’ll enjoy reading the stones when you get to the top. The museum at the bottom is small but informative. It would be a great «educational» adventure for kids on a nice day.

Such a find via roadside america! Honestly who wouldn’t want to stand on a giant pile of nuclear waste?
Seriously it is nuclear waste but it is covered and contained in a giant structure of concrete!
The views from the top were fun and great! We didn’t have time to go through the center, but did read a bit on line and there was a lot of information!
Definitely worth a stop, plenty of parking and you can take the pups! Also if you have time there are trails all around as well.

My mutant powers haven’t manifested yet, but I’m still hopeful.
This place was a find via roadside america, and I’m glad we stopped. Just a minor detour off the road, but such a neat and interesting story of war time America.
Not much you can do with nuclear waste, so make it a park! Wouldn’t by my first thought, but it seems to have worked.
If you happen to be passing through, check it out, it’s a quick stop, but worth it.