Travel

Our editor-in-chief criss-crossed the state visiting sheep and alpaca farms as she researched her story for our January/February 2023 issue. Her journeys took her down beautiful, remote rural Missouri roads. Can she get to her destinations without Siri telling her where to turn?

Want to see something that was created 1,500 years ago, or listen to a centenarian who shares her passion for painting? What if you could grab a delicious locally sourced lunch from a pay-as-you-can café?

What do the blues and blue butterflies have in common? You’d be surprised! And you can learn at a spectacular, interactive family-friendly event happening over the next 3 weeks. There will even be a special event-within-an-event happening February 4-5.

It’s cold outside, but there’s still some warm fun to be had at the Lake! Visit a cave with a steady 60-degree temperature, go ice skating, and then have some hot cocoa, or plan that romantic Valentine’s getaway at a resort.

New adventures in 2023! Add these must-do’s to your list of adventures in Benton County, MO! We'll make it easy for you! Besides our annual events.

Matt Crossman loves to take his kids camping at beautiful Babler State Park in Wildwood. On a recent trip, he earned raves from picky eaters with a classic campfire dish. Learn what goes inside (spoiler alert: ANYTHING!) this tasty treat.

Does the world really need another chili cook-off? Two Missouri organizations didn't think so. They said “Bean there, done that” and came up with a unique and fun fundraising alternative. Don’t fret, you still get to sample something yummy.

From the jacket worn by Mark Twain to Truman's famous "The Buck Stops Here" sign, you can find these historical icons within the borders of the Show-Me State.

Processing sheep and alpaca fiber is process that starts with shearing the animals. From there, the fiber is sorted out by quality, and fiber farmers make the choice to process the fiber themselves or send it to a mill. The fleece must be carefully cleaned of dirt and debris, then carded. The processing may end once the carded fiber is turned into batting or worked into long, narrow ropes called roving, which is used by spinners to create yarn. Sometimes a mill handles that next step, both spinning and dyeing the yarn into a finished product.

There’s a 65-acre resort where kids and adults can learn to ski on bunny hills or intermediate slopes. Find fifteen total runs, three black diamond runs, and parks for trick skiers and snowboarders.