Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri’s Must-Do Road Trip
From cliff-hanging castles to subterranean sculptures to water recreation, Missouri’s top lake destination has a timeless allure that defies the ages. On a map, the Lake of the Ozarks unfolds like a slender, azure-hued Chinese dragon with an undulating central body and four graceful arms propelling it across the heart of central Missouri. The construction […]
Branson Has it All
Branson is a patriotic and faith-filled town with shopping, entertainment, and outdoor beauty making this a visit that has it all! The first week in April I had the chance to visit this wonderful place as the guest of Sara Broers of Travel with Sara. A stay at the beautiful Chateau on the Lake offered a […]
Heroes and Outlaws of Missouri
Missouri was part of the old west back in the 1800s. Three of its cities showcase the part heroes and outlaws played that formed the history and culture of the state and the country. Here are the places I visited that helped tell the story of these men and women who were native to, or […]
Fall color in the Midwest: The Big Reveal
Autumn arrives in the Midwest without the fanfare of spring storms. Ditto for summer’s heatwaves or the nostalgia associated with winter holidays. One day the treetops are as green as can be, and then? The Big Reveal of brilliant Technicolor. Find great colors in any of the Breadbasket states or take a road trip to […]
World Class Golf in Branson, Missouri
During your visit to Big Cedar or Top of the Rock, be sure to catch the Top of the Rock sunset celebration. Witness a magical moment as a traditional bagpiper plays in the background, the sky above Table Rock Lake a blaze of color, the sun’s last glistening rays announced by the roar of a Civil War cannon as you raise your glass.
Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas Shines Brighter Than Ever
During the holiday season, guests come to Silver Dollar City, an 1880s-style theme park in Branson, Missouri, for the park’s An Old Time Christmas festival, one of the country’s most recognized events for spectacular lighting and entertainment.
Katy Trail State Park, Missouri
The Katy Trail State Park has many distinctive features, one of which is that it’s the longest rails-to-trails park in the United States.
Two National Parks in the Ozarks
Ozark Rivers flow through two National Parks
An Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson, Missouri
The hills are alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas. Welcome to an Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson, Missouri.
Trail of Tears
Nine States: A Multiude of Options