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Discover why visiting historic places matters — connect with the past, support preservation, and give your travels a deeper meaning. Every place has a story. Some are carved in stone, others whispered through the walls of old buildings or across open fields that once shook with cannon fire. Visiting historic places isn’t just about sightseeing…
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Discover 10 Missouri Civil War towns where history comes alive — from battlefields to museums and main streets that still tell the story. Missouri’s Civil War wasn’t fought in one place—it was everywhere. From courthouse squares to quiet cemeteries, echoes of 1861–1865 still shape the Show-Me State. Missouri was a true borderland, torn between Union…
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Beyond Missouri: A Journey Into Dream Destinations (Part 9) Discover Argentina – history, culture, and intrigue. From Buenos Aires to Patagonia, where wine, wilderness, and wartime secrets meet. Argentina – A Country of Contrasts and Legends There are some countries that linger in your imagination long before you ever set foot there. For me, Argentina…
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Explore Pea Ridge National Military Park in Arkansas—battlefields, trails, and stories from one of the Civil War’s pivotal fights in Missouri’s shadow. Pea Ridge National Military Park Tucked into the rolling hills of northwest Arkansas, Pea Ridge National Military Park preserves one of the most complete Civil War battlefields in the country. Operated by the…
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Discover Missouri’s National Park Service sites, from the Gateway Arch to Wilson’s Creek and Ozark Riverways. Plan your trip and collect NPS Passport stamps! National Park Service In Missouri Missouri doesn’t always come to mind when people think “National Parks.” Yet the National Park Service manages some of the state’s most remarkable sites — from…
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Explore George Washington Carver National Monument in Missouri—learn about his legacy, the museum, statue, and why this site matters in U.S. history. Contents A Place of Quiet Power in the Ozarks Tucked into the rolling hills near Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument offers more than scenic trails and a peaceful museum—it invites…
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Beyond Missouri: A Journey Into Dream Destinations (Part 8) Plan a perfect Grand Canyon weekend getaway with this 3-day guide featuring scenic trails, hidden overlooks, and flexible lodging options. What Makes the Grand Canyon So Special? The Grand Canyon isn’t just one of America’s most iconic landmarks — it’s one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes…
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Drive the Carthage battlefield—creeks, hill lines, museum stops, and the state historic site. Carthage, Missouri, wears its past quietly. Farm roads curve over creeks, courthouse stones hold their chill, and if you listen long enough, a July day in 1861 still seems to breathe. This drive follows the opening moves and retreat path of Union…
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Explore Missouri’s Civil War – key battles, divided loyalties, guerrilla raids, and the rivers and railroads that shaped the conflict. Missouri’s Civil War – Border Battles, Guerrillas, and Life on the Frontlines Missouri’s Civil War story is unlike any other. As a border state with divided loyalties, strategic rivers, and vital railroads, it saw fierce…
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Faith, Art, and Unexpected Beauty in Southwest Missouri. Discover Precious Moments Chapel — a peaceful sanctuary of murals, stained glass, and reflection. What Is Precious Moments Chapel? Nestled in the Ozarks near Carthage, Missouri, the Precious Moments Chapel is a one-of-a-kind spiritual art sanctuary created by illustrator Samuel J. Butcher, founder of the beloved Precious…
