Jorge Leyva: Joplin’s World-Class Artist
Joplin artist Jorge Leyva wants others to see, feel, and experience art themselves, which is why he’s opened his sculpture garden to the public – for free.
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Kendrick House
Kendrick House is the only pre-Civil War building that remains standing in Jasper County, Missouri. It is filled with history (and maybe a few ghosts).
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Southeast Kansas Nature Center
Perched high atop a hill overlooking Shoal Creek, the Southeast Kansas Nature Ceneter acts as a beacon for those who want to explore and connect with nature in the Ozark Plateau Region.
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Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo
Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missouri, is my go-to zoo, and here’s why: It’s close to Joplin (only one hour), it’s small (no dragging tired kids around for hours on end), you can actually see (and feed!) the animals, and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg (a family of four can expect to pay around $30).
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The Top 5 Picnic Spots in Joplin
Forget eating inside! How about some breathtaking scenery to go along with your lunch? Here are the top 5 picnic spots in Joplin.
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