SuperTam on 66

Posted on Sep 3, 2015

I wasn’t expecting to take a trip down memory lane on this day, but that’s a common occurrence for people when they step inside this tiny superhero museum called SuperTam on 66.

Shoal Creek Water Festival

Posted on Aug 28, 2015

Will they make it to the finish line? Watch the crazy cardboard boat races at the annual Shoal Creek Water Festival to find out who floats and who sinks.

Joplin Historic District Tour

Posted on Aug 22, 2015

Years ago, when I first visited Joplin, I remember driving through a neighborhood of sprawling historic homes just blocks from the hustle and bustle of downtown.

This Joplin historic district, filled with many examples of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architectural styles, is called Murphysburg.

Route 66 Carthage

Posted on Jun 5, 2015

With its Route 66 icons, civil war battle sites, elegant mansions, art galleries, and unique shops, the southwest Missouri town of Carthage offers a myriad of attractions for visitors.

Red Oak II

Posted on Jun 4, 2015

Walking through Red Oak II is like traveling back in time and experiencing life less complicated.

Fresh Blackberries at Berry King Farm

Posted on May 23, 2015

Today was a picture perfect day for picking blackberries. The sky was bright blue and the temperature was in the low ’80s, so we headed to Berry King Farm.

Civil War Museum

Posted on May 21, 2015

Did you know that the first full-scale land battle of the Civil War was fought near Carthage, Missouri?

Jasper County Courthouse

Posted on May 18, 2015

This southwest Missouri architectural icon is said to be the second most photographed building in Missouri.