Missouri is a state with wild parks, rural expanses and an range of terrain that has one entire side bordering the Mississippi River and the other bordering prairie. These conditions mean Missouri is home to a wide variety of snakes. As some of these serpents are venomous, basic snake identification is a skill that is useful to both residents and visitors, b… read more
Bluegill are native to the eastern and central regions of the United States. Fishing for bluegill is quite popular in Missouri because they have the highest harvest rate of any fish in the state. Bluegill can be found in almost any body of water, whether it's a pond or a man-made reservoir. read more
The Audubon Society of Missouri has a checklist of 428 bird species that are found in Missouri. While many of these birds breed in the Show Me State and stay year-round, many others pass through on their way north or south. Other birds will winter in Missouri after living in northern climates in the spring and summer, or simply spend the warm months there be… read more
Sedalia is perhaps best known for hosting the 2009 Tour of Missouri Individual Time Trials, a major U.S. cycling event. A Downtown Revitalization and Economic Assistance for Missouri (DREAM) community, Sedalia is a community aiming to preserve its culture and encourage business development and is home to the internationally-recognized Missouri State Fair, w… read more
Table Rock Lake is located near Branson, Missouri. When the state built the Table Rock Dam, it completely changed the makeup of the lake. It originally would have been great for white water rafting enthusiasts, but since the dam was created, the waters have slowed and it is more of a fishing and recreational site. With the slower water comes safer swimming,… read more
The hotel industry in Springfield Missouri has established a large number of hotels within the city to accommodate the heavy tourist traffic. Whether you are looking for a simple place to sleep for a night or a luxurious extended stay,… read more
Charleston, Missouri is a small town in Mississippi County, Missouri. The town has only three main hotels. According to the Charleston Chamber of Commerce website, Charleston is near the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, near wetlands and i… read more
Outdoor enthusiasts visiting Springfield, Missouri will find plenty of available campgrounds from which to choose, including KOA Campgrounds, Paradise Cove Camping Resort, and several RV parks. Visitors to the region should also make t… read more
Bull Shoals is located in north central Arkansas, just a few miles from the Arkansas-Missouri state line. Although the town only has a population of 2,000, it is quite a popular destination for tourists due to the fact that the town is… read more
There are several good hotels within the area of St. Robert, Missouri. St. Robert is home to many parks, including Pulaski County Park, Ozark Lake Park, Missouri State Parks, St. Robert Municipal Park and Reed Park. St. Robert offers a… read more
Bentonville, Arkansas, is a mid-size community in the northwest corner of the state. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart once called Bentonville home. The region surrounding the city is near Hobbs State Park and Conservation Area where… read more
One of the gateway cities to Branson, Pittsburg, Kansas, sits on the Missouri state border, in the shadows of the northwest Ozark Mountains. Outdoor activities abound, including fishing, hunting and horseback riding. Visit the 15,000-a… read more
Kennett, Missouri is a mid-size community in the southeastern corner of the state, on the Arkansas border. Cyclists can tour the rural roads of the region, into the Ozarks or along the mighty Mississippi River. RV travelers can find ca… read more
With the Mississippi River running approximately 2,320 miles, from Minnesota through Louisiana and into the Gulf of Mexico, catfish anglers have a large area to fish. Blues, channels and flatheads all reside in the dark waters, with bl… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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