I am, without any doubt whatsoever, partial to the trout fishing waters at Montauk State Park. That’s where I caught my first trout 50 years ago. That’s where our family camped when our kids were little and the place holds many fond memories. I hope I’m not sounding boastful when I say there’s…
Our great state of Missouri is rich in history. This was the 1804 starting point for the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition, and it is also the location where three of the greatest rivers in the United States meet. More than 1,000 Civil War battles took place in Missouri, making it the third-most fought-over state…
After years of hearing tales from several co-workers about the beauty of southern Illinois, in 2012 I broke down and took a two-night solo camping trip to check it out. I have to admit that I went into the trip with a little hesitation. My impression of the state had been linked to that stretch…
William Blake believed one could see “a world in a grain of sand.” Such introspection is available to us all if we but try. The smile of a child upon discovering something new; the crimson leaf yet to fall from a sassafras in the depth of winter. These might serve as the portals to that…
Just 14 miles from my home in Union, Missouri, is a little slice of heaven on earth. It could be called a photographer’s dream, a hiker’s paradise, or a plant-lover’s haven. Yet, most of us who frequent it call it by one word, “Shaw.” Shaw Nature Reserve is a 2,441-acre gem located in Franklin County…
A cafe in Noel, Mo., recently switched ownership, but the new owner is no stranger to the cafe, having been a silent partner for three years now. Kathy Smith has taken over sole ownership of what was formerly named The Lodge Cafe. “I have been a part owner for three years here at the cafe…
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