Lucky No. 13
The weekend is almost here, and while it starts on a somewhat ominous sounding note – and one feared by those with triskaidekaphobia (don’t go to dictionary.com; it means fear of the number 13) –...
View ArticleAround Missouri This Weekend
It’s a little bit later than usual (blame it on a hectic week) but here’s a look at some of the events set for this weekend around Missouri. All of these events are posted on http://www.VisitMO.com if...
View ArticleFrom 66 to 61
After a whirlwind trip on Missouri’s portion of Route 66, MoPhotoGirl and I left St. Louis and Lambert Airport on a Missouri Mission. Our destination … Hannibal. More on that in a bit. First, let’s...
View ArticleWelcome Center Opens on Route 66 in Webb City
A pair of vintage vehicles inside the new Route 66 Center in Webb City. This week I had the pleasure of joining in the celebration for the new Route 66 Center, located at the corner of Webb and...
View ArticlePulaski County Welcomes 2011!
Take a relaxing float trip in Pulaski County. Pulaski County is excited for the New Year to begin! 2011 brings fantastic things to do throughout the year. 2011 marks the 150th Anniversary of the start...
View ArticleCivil War Murals on Route 66 in Cuba, Mo.
The Civil War-related murals in Cuba, Mo. People usually don’t think of Route 66 in conjunction with the Civil War, but as the U.S. commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Cuba, Missouri,...
View ArticleChristmas Print Evokes Holiday Nostalgia
If you love nostalgic Christmas prints featuring our Missouri Route 66 heritage, the newest public art commission by Viva Cuba is one you can add to your gift list. The commission to Missouri artist...
View ArticleRide Through History With Route 66 Exhibit
Learn more Route 66 history with a special exhibit at History Museum on the Square in Springfield. A Route 66 exhibit titled “Woodruff’s Dream: The Mother Road Through Springfield” is on display at The...
View ArticleTop 10 Fun Ways to Get Your Kicks in Carthage
Experience perfectly preserved 1930′s small town America at Red Oak II, near Carthage. Carthage Convention and Visitor’s Bureau announces summer 2013 is packed with family events. With traditional...
View ArticleRoute 66 in Missouri: Rolla and Cuba
Route 66 has been celebrated in film, story and song. Many tales have been told about the bootleggers, bandits, movie stars, hobos, writers and singers who have traveled on this famous route. More...
View Article15 in ’15: Famous Routes in Missouri
This post is one in a series of 15 posts of 15 things to do in Missouri in 2015. Don’t miss these other “15 in ’15” posts. Happy exploring in 2015 and enjoy the show! Americans love a road trip. And...
View ArticleExploring Missouri State Parks: Route 66
This post is one in a series of 52 posts featuring a Missouri State Park of the Week for each week in 2015. To find all Missouri State Parks of the Week posts simply click here, or visit the “Outdoor...
View ArticleBest of Show: Route 66 Still Has Kicks
“If you’re looking for hidden treasures, the Meramec Caverns in the Ozarks in Missouri are it – quite literally.” This is how USA Today 10Best described Meramec Caverns in Stanton. The historic caves...
View Article4 Beautiful Fall Drives in Missouri
Missouri has excellent routes for memorable fall drives, with the rolling hills and winding back roads of the Missouri Ozarks serving up beautiful spots for enjoying fall foliage. Sometimes, though,...
View ArticleMissouri Eats: The FourWay
The FourWay was built as a filling station along Route 66 in 1932; the Wallis family bought it in 1968 and operated it as a Mobil gas station. In 2015, they decided to restore the building and open a...
View ArticleShow Me Wine Country: Fall Drives
In Missouri Wine Country, getting to the wineries is often just as beautiful and picturesque as the wineries and vineyards themselves. Driving along tree lined roads and rolling hills is part of the...
View ArticleLucky No. 13
The weekend is almost here, and while it starts on a somewhat ominous sounding note – and one feared by those with triskaidekaphobia (don’t go to dictionary.com; it means fear of the number 13) –...
View ArticleAround Missouri This Weekend
It’s a little bit later than usual (blame it on a hectic week) but here’s a look at some of the events set for this weekend around Missouri. All of these events are posted on www.VisitMO.com if you’d...
View ArticleFrom 66 to 61
After a whirlwind trip on Missouri’s portion of Route 66, MoPhotoGirl and I left St. Louis and Lambert Airport on a Missouri Mission. Our destination … Hannibal. More on that in a bit. First, let’s...
View ArticleWelcome Center Opens on Route 66 in Webb City
A pair of vintage vehicles inside the new Route 66 Center in Webb City. This week I had the pleasure of joining in the celebration for the new Route 66 Center, located at the corner of Webb and...
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