Pickers and Grinners

The Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festival in Ironton has become a beloved annual tradition for fans of bluegrass, gospel, and country music. In…


Scenic Rides and Drives: Mid-MO Motor Tour

Half the fun of driving somewhere is finding a new, unexplored route. This scenic ride takes motorists on a tour of mid-Missouri that includes barn…


Grandkids’ Paradise

What could be better than taking the kids on a trip to the Ozarks? From roller coasters and shows to caves and aquariums—plus plenty of places to get…


John S. Sappington

John S. Sappington is Born: May 15, 1776

John S. Sappington was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on this date in 1776.


Hugh Robinson in 1911

Hugh Robinson, Early Aviator, is Born in Neosho: May 13, 1881

Hugh Armstrong Robinson was born on this date in Neosho.


Lewis and Clark

The Lewis and Clark Expedition Sets Out For St. Charles: May 14, 1804

On this date in history, the Lewis and Clark Expedition—also known as the Voyage of Discovery—sets out across Missouri to explore the lands west of…


Three Boys Disappear in Hannibal: May 10, 1967

Three boys, last seen by a schoolteacher exploring the area around a newly opened cave, disappeared on this date in 1967.