John Homer Bothwell would have approved of the Radiant Trail, which rambles for three miles through the fields and forests of Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site. “He would hike great distances on a whim, get out in the woods and start walking and who knows where he would end up,” said Charles Wise, who guides…
Lord knows I can rough it. Tent camping or a barebones camper cabin doesn’t faze me at all. He also knows that I like to be selective in how I spend my dollars. With that said, one of my splurges can be found in Lesterville, Missouri. From Highway 21, turn south at Lenny’s onto Peola…
My wife and I recently made a trip to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park in Middlebrook, Mo., and were rewarded with being able to see a lot of incredible views of Mother Nature at her best. It had been quite a few years since we had been there and so we were immediately impressed with all…
There are many small towns, villages and communities that are in the Ozarks. Exploring these small villages and towns is something that I enjoy. During my search I believe that I have come across one of the smallest communities in Missouri. That community is called Blairsville, and it’s located in St. Francois County. Like many small…
