Civil War
Nature Close at Hand: A Walk Through Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
Nature does not have to be experienced at the end of a four hour drive and a day of hiking. Rather, natural areas exist all around us and we simply have to open our eyes. This is particularly true in the Ozark region. There are many streams and trails within a few miles of... »
The Civil War in the Ozarks: A Review
Only Virginia surpasses Missouri in the number of Civil War battlefields. While there were traditional battles, such as Wilson’s Creek, fought in Missouri, much of the fighting was between irregular Bushwackers and Kansas Jayhawkers. In The Civil War in the Ozarks Phillip W. Steele and Steve Cottrell provide a concise chronology of the events... »
Our First Day Trip: Elephant Rocks, Fort Davidson, and Onondaga Cave
Nikki and I had our first bar study break and took a trip to the northeastern Ozarks to visit Elephant Rocks State Park, Fort Davidson, and Onondaga Cave. It was an extremely hot June day with a heat index around 105, making the chilly cave tour at the end of the day very welcome.... »