Cunningham Park
The oldest city park in Joplin, Cunningham Park was destroyed in the 2011 tornado, then given a new life by volunteers from all over the country.
Read MoreThird Thursday
On the third Thursday of each month from March through October, performance stages, vendor tents and food carts are set up on Joplin’s Main Street, and downtown buildings open their doors to feature art displays.
Read MoreDairy King
When I saw its bright neon lights and red-and-white checkered facade, I thought that this retro building at the end of Main Street in Commerce, Oklahoma, looked like it belonged on the set of Happy Days.
Read MoreRoute 66 Commerce
Commerce, Oklahoma, is a small town filled with surprises, and Route 66 takes you right through the heart of most of them.
Read MoreSummer Camps for Kids
This list includes camps in the following categories: sports, performing arts, science, arts and crafts, day camps and overnight camps.
Read More