Major flooding of the Gasconade River in 2013, 2015, and 2017 led to a tough decision for the Missouri Department of Conservation. Constant repairs and rebuilding of the public access at Jerome was no longer practical. It was time to permanently close the Jerome Access because keeping it open was unsafe, and it wasn’t a…
I have spent half my life living in Missouri and half in Illinois. I have lived in 2 or 3 different places in both states. I have also made many good friends at each location. One of my favorite things to do is to introduce my friends from different areas of the country to…
Earlier this summer our country experienced one of the most significant heatwaves in recorded history. Not only were temperatures and heat indixes incredibly high, but they stayed that way for almost 2 weeks. It was miserably hot… and humid. Under conditions like that, fishing goes on hold. The high sun and the heat…
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks recently received new chairs for visitors with mobility challenges. Using the chairs, visitors can now navigate both land and water. Produced by the Action Trackchair company, track chairs are electric all-terrain wheelchairs that offer guests with mobility challenges the opportunity to partake in outdoor activities. …
POTOSI, Mo. — A new boat dock has been placed at the Council Bluff Lake Recreation Area, located in Iron County, of the Mark Twain National Forest. The site, referred to as Wild Boar Hollow, is a popular location for launching fishing boats onto Council Bluff Lake. Just a short drive or walk from the…
Summertime brings a complimentary mix of heat, humidity and the splash of cool, flowing river waters as folks get off the beaten path near Cassville, Missouri, in the heart of Barry County: one of southwest Missouri’s crowning jewels. While some might enjoy the instant retreat offered by the rippling river and the shade of the…
I have known Ed Franko for a handful of years now. He is the top fishing guide on Lake of the Ozarks. I have fished with him there several times. Ed is also an expert at fishing below Bagnell Dam, in the Osage River. The first time Ed took me on the river I…
Make your way to Roaring River State Park Saturday, Aug. 19, for Kids Free Fishing Day. Everyone 15 and under will be able to get free tags the day of the event from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A section of the river, from the first low-water crossing up toward the hatchery, will be specially…
