Category: Camping
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The calendar year is coming to an end, and for most state parks, the camping season slows down as frosty temperatures approach in November… even if it is somehow still 80°F in October this year. A common theme throughout the adventures I share is the importance of adaptability. However, the trips themselves are often planned…
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Travel/Check-in Sam A. Baker State Park is a bit of a haul for us. It’s also one of those destinations where you should absolutely not trust the first, second, or third route your GPS suggests if it’s sending you through Mark Twain National Forest. The roads are winding, the hills will keep you on your…
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As the morning light starts to trickle in, you wake up to different sounds: birds quietly chirping, the gentle rustling of the trees, and the blaring of a tornado siren off in the distance… You remember you’re at Montauk State Park, and it’s time to go trout fishing. The Fishing This is what we came…
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We are gearing up for our next camping trip, so join me as I double-and triple-check my camping list. Before every trip I go through my “Ready-to-Go” bins and a checklist. The Ready-to-Go bins are the items that we either leave in the camper or storage bins that are ready to throw in the truck…
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What makes a great campground? When the camper is hitched, the cooler is drained, and it’s time to head home, I always find myself thinking about what stood out and what was memorable. Was it the scenery? The campsite? The people? Every camper values something different, but these are the things I look for when…
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Here’s a list of my favorite state parks in Missouri to help you choose your next outdoor adventure! Missouri is home to 93 state parks and historic sites that cover over 150,00 acres of natural landscape, including forests, lakes, rivers, and caves. This list just scratches the surface of all of the ways to experience…