March 18, 2022
Wildwood Springs Lodge Celebrates 100 Years
Wildwood is one of the last remnants of this piece of true Americana, even pre-dating Route 66. So do yourself and your family a favor and give them this iconic experience to…
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November 2, 2017
Paddling 340 Miles on the Missouri River
From August 8 to 11, 450 crazy people will paddle down the Missouri River in canoes, in kayaks, and on stand-up paddleboats—all competing against each other and themselves in the…
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April 14, 2017
A Tale of Two Kates
It’s no wonder that a writer like Kate would be drawn to the story of Ella Kate, the “Missouri Giantess.” Born in LaGrange in 1872, Ella stood eight-feet-four inches when fully…
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April 14, 2017
Paul Harvey: The Rest of the Story
I knew Paul Harvey had Missouri ties, but I didn’t know how many until I started digging into his life story. I knew he had a farm near Kimmswick, south of St. Louis, that he…
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