Two new picnic pavilions and the recently renovated historic entrance station are now open in the Big Spring district of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The Big Spring pavilion, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935, and the Peavine pavilion, built in the 1950s, were both destroyed in the devastating 2017 flood. The new…
Tucked away in the rolling hills north of the Missouri River in St. Charles County is the perfect opportunity to experience history without the help of time travel. Unlike in “Back to the Future,” there’s no need for a plutonium-powered DeLorean to catch a glimpse of life in the early 1800s. To do so, you…
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, plan a hike for exercise, a train ride for adventure, and a picnic lunch in a park. All of this can be done in Glencoe, Missouri. The Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad is a 12-inch gauge miniature steam railroad that operates only on Sundays in May through October, from 11…
Nancy and I were married on the 19th of May. That was intentional since my birthday is May 20th. That way, I know I will never forget our anniversary. It is also a great excuse to plan a late May, long weekend trip each year. We just returned from this year’s celebratory trip. We…
As someone with a deep affection for Missouri’s Big Piney River, it’s no shock to me that Liberty Life Park stands by their motto, “A little piece of heaven right here on earth.” Paul and Melissa Wood are working to make Liberty Life Park a location that can fulfill many needs on the banks of…
By Dennis Bresnahan Indian Camp Creek Indian Camp Creek Park is St. Charles County’s largest park with 603 acres and is located seven miles north of Interstate 70 in the northern part of the county off of Highway 61. The park was opened in 2006 but has just recently added camping as one of its…
Michelle Turner Spring is associated with renewal and birth. I find it fitting that this spring I often find myself hitting the interstate for Columbia, Mo., to see my cousin’s new baby boy, Jackson. Each time I see him is a new experience as he grows and develops. As much as I enjoy our visits,…
The little town of New Haven is located on the Missouri River in Franklin County, Missouri. It is off of Highway 100 with a population just over 2,000. The small downtown area consists of a few blocks of unique businesses along the river. Dennis Bresnahan Many of these attract tourists like the Astral Glass Studio and…
