Schifferdecker Golf Course
What are the best things about playing golf at Schifferdecker Golf Course? It’s open year-round, it’s accessible to golfers of all skill levels, and the fees are very reasonable.
Read MoreWater’s Edge
With Water’s Edge nearby, it’s easy to escape for a few hours and reconnect with nature.
Now I know for myself just how fun this “float trip” thing really is!
Read MoreWalter Woods Conservation Area
Just south of Joplin, there’s a place with towering oak and hickory trees, tranquil ponds and a bubbling freshwater spring.
This is the Walter Woods Conservation Area.
Frisco Trail and Turkey Creek Trail
The Frisco Trail is our go-to trail for biking together as a family, because the path is nice and wide, and it’s far removed from the hustle and bustle of traffic.
Read MoreJolly Mill
A trip to quaint, historic Jolly Mill Park allows for both exploration and relaxation, making it a great place for a Sunday afternoon picnic with family.
Read MoreLightning Storm Photo Featured on KSN TV
My husband Travis captured this lightning in a cloud over Joplin on October 11, 2013. What a perfectly eerie display on an October night!
Read MoreSchifferdecker Pool – Joplin MO
**The renovated Schifferdecker Pool and Aquatic Park is a wonderful addition to the Joplin community. My husband, who loves the water, takes the kids there several times a week and has become very familiar with all of its amenities. In the following post, he describes Schifferdecker Pool in his own words.
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