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Welcome to Missouri — The State of Caves
Missouri is a beautiful combination of prairie grasses, tall mountain ranges, and cloistered caves. The “Cave State” has more than 7,300 caves and You could spend a lifetime traversing the various springs, caves, and lakes. Visit the Gateway Arch park in St. Louis or the fountains of Kansas City. In between these two large cities lies an outdoor adventure lovers dream, from gentle lakes to the rough terrain of the Ozark Mountain Range. It’s also perfect if you’ve ever wanted to visit the farms of the heartland to get (literally) lost in a corn maze or pick your own vegetables. Missouri destinations include everything from vibrant downtown cities to country towns to corn fields and mountain caves.
Capital: Jefferson City
Largest City: Kansas City
Area: 69,704 mi square miles
Major Rivers: Grand, Mississippi, Missouri, Osage
Elevation: 230 ft at St. Francis River to 1,772 ft at Taum Sauk Mountain.
Bird: Bluebird
Flower: Hawthorn
Tree: Dogwood
Motto: The Welfare of the People Shall be the Supreme Law
Song: “Missouri Waltz”
Winter’s finally over in the Kansas City area, and it’s time to plan for outdoor summer fun. Nothing is better…
A vibrant community known for its charming downtown, university, and plentiful parks, Parkville, Missouri, is a hidden gem located about…
Parkville Nature Center is a wildlife preserve and educational center located in Parkville, Missouri. Open every day, from sunrise to…
Parkville Nature Center is a wildlife preserve and educational center located in Parkville, Missouri. Open every day, from sunrise to sunset, you can relax by a small waterfall or walk around the many trails that wander into the hills. Benches, like the ones by these waterfalls, offer a…
In exploring Kansas City architecture as a new transplant, you’ll find that there is a wide variety from Queen Anne to Neoclassical and Modern to Prairie styles. The Gothic and English revival buildings and stained-glass windows were especially fascinating to someone used to West Texas churches made of…
A vibrant community known for its charming downtown, university, and plentiful parks, Parkville, Missouri, is a hidden gem located about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Kansas City. Although platted in 1844, Parkville’s historic roots go even further back to the Lewis and Clark era. These vestiges can be…
I’ve taken the first step by having a pre-Memorial Day road trip across the country. My original plan involved a trip to the Virginia Beach, Virginia, area. I realized late that it was Victoria Day weekend and thought it would be fun to travel back to my old…
The Missouri Ozarks offer more than just a history lesson— bubbling springs, lush forests, high cliffs, caves, and rivers traverse the St. Francois Mountains. Want to plan a weekend trip? The Ozarks are a great getaway from either St. Louis or Kansas City. The only real difference is…
Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Park and State Historic Site is both a museum and a nature park. The historic site has been preserved to give you a sense of what life was like in the 1870s. The 100-acre park itself offers a bike trail, campgrounds, swimming beach,…
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