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…
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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,…
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Family Vacation Bliss: Create Memories in Benton County, MO
Picture this: Your kids' excited chatter fills the car as you escape the daily grind. Laughter echoes through the air as you explore small, vibrant towns, beautiful lake views,…
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Branson is Incorporated: April 1, 1912
Branson was incorporated on this date in 1912.
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Jazz Great Bennie Moten Dies: April 2, 1935
Bennie Moten, a legendary figure in the development of jazz, passed away on this date in 1935 just his trademark 'Kansas City sound' was taking off.
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The USS is Decommissioned: March 31, 1992
The USS Missouri, aboard which President Harry S. Truman accepted the surrender of Japanese forces on September 2, 1945, was decommissioned on this date in 1992 in preparation for…
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The Eastern Bluebird Becomes the State Bird: March 30, 1927
The eastern bluebird became our state bird. This red, white, and blue species is different from the all-blue western bluebird.
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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…
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Wild Kingdom Host Marlin Perkins is Born: March 28, 1905
Marlin Perkins was born in Carthage, MO on this date. He was an effective and popular head of the St. Louis Zoo and his national television show, "Wild Kingdom," ran for 23…
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