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A Panorama of Wild Treasures at Taum Sauk State Park
A favorite of conservationists and Scouts, this hilly hideaway in the St. Francois Mountains features a number of special superlatives: highest mountain peak and tallest waterfall in Missouri, and one of the rarest plants in the United States.
Ha Ha Tonka Revels in its Legends
A collection of caves and underground streams. Osage influence. Historical ties to a ring of outlaws. Crumbling castle ruins. Tales of a curse. The only thing bigger than the views at Ha Ha Tonka State Park are the stories you'll hear.
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SHINGLE BELLS: TREATING A TEACHER TO A NEW ROOF
Brought to you in partnership with Prolific Exteriors: A caring company giving back. When the pandemic began, Angie and Jimmy Clampitt, owners of Prolific Exteriors, were struck by how much more difficult teachers’ jobs were. They decided to recognize and reward teachers for their extra efforts: by giving a new roof to one deserving teacher – absolutely free!
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Missouri Food and Drinks
Made in Missouri: 5Gen Salsa
For salsa devotees looking to shop and eat local, 5Gen Salsa has what you need. This sweet and spicy salsa first took fans by surprise when Harrisburg resident Kim Ham-Lanes started bottling and selling the salsa. Since 2011, 5Gen’s lineup of bloody mary mix and mild and medium salsas has won its…
Missouri Couple Makes Vinars, A Traditional Swiss Spirit
In Europe, village distilleries are commonplace. Every family in one Swiss mountain region had fruit trees and made their own mash. A couple in Missouri is following the tradition of making vinars, a traditional Swiss spirit.
Missouri Food and Drinks
The Whole Story at Barred Owl Butcher and Table
The Barred Owl Butcher and Table takes the nose-to-tail philosophy to the next level. The items on the menu are influenced by Italian and Spanish traditions and are as beautiful as they are tasty and locally sourced.
Chocolate Extravaganza
Sweet Tooth Alert: This festival in a charming, historic river town will treat you to 20 vendors sharing chocolates. Free give-aways, prize drawings, and music round out this paradise for chocolate lovers. Get your passport to chocoholic bliss.
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Fashion Majors to Hit the Runway
A beloved tradition for this world-ranked fashion program, the Stephens College student designer fashion show is a chance for young creatives to showcase their best work—and for audience members to get a sneak peek at what’s new and what’s next.
Words to Grow On
David L. Harrison, Missouri’s poet laureate through 2025, has spent a long career writing books for children. In this Q&A, the nonagenarian scribe shares his creative routine, offers advice for aspiring writers, and shares a few poems.
Missouri History
Battle of the Hemp Bales
Take in all of the Civil War history that fills the Anderson House and the nearby 100-acre battlefield. Find out all about the Battle of Hemp Bales and relive what a field hospital was really like.
Life
Go Wild! Grow Native!
If you love gardening, you’ll love this plant sale, where five vendors will share all the reasons to prefer native plants, which are easier to care for and better for songbirds, pollinators, and the planet. Meet the native plant growers here.
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