A Hike in Missouri’s Oldest State Park Missouri May 2024 A Hike in Sam A. Baker State Park We hiked in Missouri’s Sam A. Baker State Park, one of the oldest in the state, established in 1926. Mudlick Mountain, a dominant peak within the park, is formed from some of the continent’s most ancient exposed […]
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Round Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways Missouri May 2024 A Day at Round Spring May 19, 2024 4.40 mi 1:52:04 hrs 84 °F We ended our visit to the Missouri Ozark Mountains with a visit to Round Spring, part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Though not technically a state park anymore, it began as
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Big Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways Missouri May 2024 Big Spring, a Natural Wonder! Big Spring is a giant spring with cool, 58°F water constantly bubbling from the base of a bluff. While the exact depth is unclear, it’s undeniably massive. Big Spring is Missouri’s largest Spring and a candidate for the third-largest title in
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Clearwater Dam and Black River Nature Trail Missouri May 2024 Clearwater Dam and Black River Nature Trail May 18, 2024 2.42 mi 0:55:32 hrs 81 °F We couldn’t have asked for a better day to soak up the views of majestic Clearwater Lake and hike the Black River Nature Trail. The Clearwater Dam on the
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Hiking the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Missouri May 2024 Cicadas, Springs, and Serenity So we landed in Ellington, Missouri. It’s beautiful here, but not exactly quiet! Millions of cicadas emerged. They do this periodically, every 13 or 17 years, depending on the species. This is a fascinating natural phenomenon to experience, especially since these loud
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A Relaxing Week in Hot Springs Arkansas May 2024 Hikes, History, and a Huge Sigh of Relief May 9, 2024 4.08 mi 1:37:22 hrs 84 °F Our stay in Hot Springs was fantastic, thanks to our exceptional location in the Historic District. Being a short walk from Bathhouse Row and the West Mountain trailhead made
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Other Highlights in Little Rock, AR Arkansas May 2024 A Promise Kept to Little Rock In 2017, my husband and I visited Little Rock for the first time. We were driving from San Antonio, TX, to Stevens Point, WI, for our youngest son’s graduation, and we ended up camping across the river in North Little
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Hot Springs National Park – Day 3 Arkansas May 2024 Shades and Shadows on West Mountain It was a warm day as we made our way back along the steep Mountain Top Trail to the West Mountain Trail. The trees offered some protection from the sun, providing shade. The highlight of this hike was reaching
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Hot Springs National Park – Day 2 Arkansas May 2024 Mountain Views Our hike began at the Hot Springs National Park West Mountain sign. We started with the Mountain Top Trail, and this invigorating climb tested my calves while going up. However, this leg-stretching adventure rewarded us with breathtaking panoramic views of Hot Spring in
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The Little Rock Nine, A Stand for Equality Arkansas May 2024 A Legacy of Courage The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site recognizes the courage of nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine. 1957, following the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, these teenagers withstood resistance to
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