Live on the Lot! Cedar Creek, based out of Central Missouri, features musicians that have shared stages with Nashville artists and have played backup for multiple country bands and artists. Great vocalists featuring 3-4 part harmonies on some of the most popular ’80’s and ’90’s country, while adding in a mix of new country and …
Thomas Hart Benton is best known for the murals in our state capitol in Jefferson City. The home and studio that Benton and his wife Rita shared in Kansas City have been left perfectly preserved. The paints, furniture, sketches, and even his pipe sit right where he left them on the day he died.
Do you enjoy being a two-wheeled tourist? Whether you’re a peddling pro, a cycling sensation, or a little wobbly on wheels, if you’re any kind of a biking enthusiast—at any skill level!—you’ll want to check out a marvelous moonlight bike ride.
Lake of the Ozarks State Park has an interesting history. Learn how the lake itself came to be. More than just a lake for boating and fishing, the park is filled with trails, caves, miles of shoreline, great fishing, camps, an airport, and so much more.
Casting about for a way to enjoy some fresh air and fun with your family? Here’s a reel-y fun – and free! – event you’re sure to fall hook, line, and sinker for: a Kids Free Fishing Day on Saturday, August 19. Don’t let this one get away!
The largest spring in the state, rainbow trout, a nature center, and a lodge with a restaurant are just a few of the fabulous things you will find at Bennett Spring State Park. Pack up the car and spend a weekend exploring this park.
Make your way to the “cave park.” Take in the immense beauty as you float the river, stop by the visitor center and museum, check out the aquariums, and marvel at the geological wonders. Take a guided tour of one of the caves in the summer.
The Missouri and Kansas border was a contentious place during the Civil War. Make your way along the trail at this historic site to view the landscape where African Americans fighting in the Civil War earned their place in Missouri—and national—history.
Late July is the prime time to go see beautiful, sunny, sunflowers. They are glorious to look at and they make bees, other pollinators, and deer happy. Take a day trip to see thousands of these bright, colorful flowers and hear the buzzing of the bees.
You probably know bees are pollinators, and very beneficial to the environment. But how much do you know about bees that live in an Ozark fen— a wetland fed by groundwater, not rain or surface streams? Here’s a chance to bee-come more informed.
By foot is the best way to see Pickle Creek, sandstone landscapes, shut-ins, and distinctive flora. Rose azaleas accent fern-covered ledges and Whispering Pine Wild Area beckons you to discover the wonders this State Park has to offer.
The silence that surrounds you at this site belies what happened here during the Civil War. This is where one of the earliest engagements of the Civil War took place. Stand in the spot where the Union fired the final battle shots.
Learn how the site of an early Civil War skirmish became a State Historic Site. Uncover prehistoric Indian sites and part of a Sauk Indian village. Take a hike to see rich flora that are relics of glacial times. Can you find the “cannonball house?”
Dedicated in 1938, this gem of a state park now sits amid an expanding suburban landscape and is worthy of a visit any time of year. There are twenty-two CCC-era structures to visit, rocky hills to hike, and massive trees to stop and rest under.
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Jump in the car or fire up your motorcycle for a really fun ride. Grab a burger or some Texas-style BBQ. Find out why Missouri is called the Cave State. And end the day at a bed-and-breakfast or a hotel to rest up for the ride home.
Find great adventure on a driving tour that takes you to lakes and rivers, and down scenic fun to drive roads. Jump in the pool, grab a slice of pie, then at the end of the trip, sip a brew and listen to live music.
It’s safe to say that most of us are thrilled for warmer weather, to breathe in the fresh air, witness the greening of nature, undertake an outdoor adventure, and relax afterward with a cold drink and breathtaking views. Located in central Missouri and a close drive from Springfield, Kansas City and St. Louis, Benton County is tailor-made for such pursuits – and much more.
Find your way along the 50 Miles of Art Corridor, take in all the historic homes, and visit with artisans on this amazing driving tour. Plan your trip around the numerous festivals. See eagles and refuel at a plethora of fantastic restaurants. This is one trip that will make memories that last a lifetime
Take a day or weekend trip to two small towns filled with big things to do. From historic homes, to a stunning art gallery to an array of great things to eat. Visit an above-ground pool built in the early 1900s and learn about these towns’ Civil War history.
Spend a day or two on the road and in nature on this adventure in the Ozarks. See elk and rivers and lakes. Float, swim, fish, picnic, and relax. Take a hike or rent a boat for the day. Be sure and stick around for a stunning sunset.
There is so much to see and do in the foothills of the Ozarks. Hop on your favorite mode of transportation and let the adventures begin. Find out about Tater Patch and Randy’s Roadkill. Fugitive Beach and the fifth-largest spring in the state are out there waiting for you.
Where in Missouri can you walk a tightrope, ride in a helicopter, learn to paddle-board, play golf on 12 public courses, and eat homemade fudge after all your adventures? Discover the adventures by watching this episode of Missouri Life TV.
Matt Crossman takes us along for the adventure when he and his buddies go trout fishing at Montauk State Park. The river is cold and there are a few mishaps, but the reward is a delicious fish dinner around the campfire at the end of the day.
Missouri is all about adventure. That must be why our state has spawned two terrific outdoor equipment companies. Everyone knows about Bass Pro, but there’s a family-run outdoor equipment company, too.
Missouri’s champion bur oak is a living landmark that weaves lightning, floods, and generational connections.
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