A retired teacher from Mt. Vernon, Ill., who contributed a series of articles on fire towers to the River Hills Traveler a few years back, recently published a book about Missouri fire towers, called “Remembering Missouri’s Lookout Towers – A Place Above The Trees.” “I spent about five years just thinking about writing the…
Dave Tobey, former Round Spring District Interpretive Ranger, has officially retired from the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) after having close to a 20-year career with the ONSR. “It all started in 1982 when I became a seasonal ranger with the ONSR,” said Tobey. “I was just finishing up my college work and I noticed…
There’s a new fishing lure coming to town. The new snagless Rippertail fishing lure will be the first of its kind, and may be coming to a store near you. Brought to you by Rippertail Lures, the original snagless crappie jig will feature a plastic body jig to create a weedless appenditure. “Of course, there…
The glamping tents at Two Rivers Ozark Cabins include electric, heat, mini-fridge, queen mattresses and more. Two Rivers Ozark Cabins, in Eminence, has just entered its second season of being open past Labor Day. Two Rivers Ozark Cabins is now open year-round. The business was bought in October 2017 by Joe Small, 56, from Houston. …
Huzzah Valley Resort prides itself on being one of Missouri’s most complete family resorts. They have been in business for 40 years and their goal has never wavered. “Providing customers of all ages with an outdoor experience on the Huzzah that will last a lifetime is what we do,” said Valley Becker, of Huzzah Valley…
Dutch oven cooking is something that can be done year-round, especially during the summertime. With the right equipment, meals for weekend camping trips can be a breeze. “I first got interested in Dutch oven cooking when my sons were in Eagle Scouts, and their Eagle Scout was really good at it,” said Tom Boydston, Dutch…
This breathtaking natural wonder is one of Missouri’s best places to visit Onondaga Cave State Park is a National Natural Landmark that offers tours of the cave, another cave, camping with electric/water hookups, basic tent camping, three trails, and two-day use access along the Meramec River. “We offer tours daily from mid-April through mid-October and…
Opy’s, the “not so general” store, opened on Oct. 13, 2017, and has since celebrated its one year anniversary. “When we opened a little over a year ago, our goal was to provide Ellington and the county with something that they need that’s close to them,” said Alyssa Smith, owner. Alyssa and her husband, Brock,…
