Where else can you go and fish three different lakes for 23 different species of fish in one trip and all three have been ranked as some of the best lakes in America? The answer is Branson, and the famous Tri-Lakes area of southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. In 2018 Branson was named No. 1…
November 1 marked the start of “catch and release” trout fishing in Hickory Creek in Neosho. This stream flows 2 miles or so through Morse Park. It is classified as a White Ribbon Trout Stream; nine streams of this classification exist throughout Missouri. We are lucky enough to have two such streams in Newton County….
The Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery left Wood River Illinois and crossed the Mississippi River into Missouri on May 14, 1804. They spent their first night of their westward trip camped on an island in the Missouri River across from Cold Water Creek. They traveled up the Missouri River to its source and onward…
Winter has a special allure. As the temperatures drop, basking in the warm glow of candles while snuggled up with a soft blanket and a purring cat on my lap is heavenly. Toss in a flavored hot coffee and a good book, and perfection is reached! However, winter is not an excuse to totally bypass…
Tucked way down south in the bottom of the state is a jewel among jewels — the Current River. Specifically, the stretch of river between Van Buren and Doniphan. If you were to calculate the amount of water that emerges from all the springs that dump into this section of the river, one would need…
I receive hundreds of emails daily from a variety of outfitters, resorts and other outdoors-related folks but this headline caught my attention: “If you’re looking for a vacation rental that is slightly more adventurous than usual, it’s worth looking into renting one of the USFS fire lookout towers or backcountry cabins.” It was at the…
Franklin County has many gems, some of which are overlooked. It has been my personal experience that some folks are unaware that the Meramec Conservation Area is just past Meramec State Park. Over the years I have gone there to stroll the trails and enjoy the scenery with my camera. I often share the best…
Interstates can be both a blessing and a curse. While they can typically get travelers to and from destinations quickly, they also become monotonous and predictable. Every exit seems to have the same fast food chains and convenience stores. From cheap souvenirs to bland burgers, it downright takes the adventure out of the journey. Perhaps…
