Reviews

Hufstedler’s: The Best Outfitter on the Eleven Point River

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
By Ed Cox
Hufstedler’s: The Best Outfitter on the Eleven Point River

Some may suppose this post to be an advertisement for Hufstedler’s and it may be in a way, but it is well deserved. I’ve been floating and camping on Ozark rivers since childhood and this is the only outfitter to which I consistently return. Hufstedler’s is situated in the best geographic location of any... »

The Civil War in the Ozarks: A Review

Saturday, August 1, 2009
By Ed Cox
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... »

Winfield’s Review

Monday, July 13, 2009
By Ed Cox
Winfield’s Review

Winfield’s, of Eminence, Missouri, is a diner type restaurant with hard wood floors and antique ceiling fans.  One half of the restaurant has a soda shop feel to it while the second half provides a slightly more sophisticated setting.  It has good food and is also a good source for local information.  We picked... »

Back 40 Review

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
By Ed Cox
Back 40 Review

I recently went to pick up my brother, Russell, and our friend Josh from the Jack’s Fork River near Mountain View, MO. They were ready to get off the river and get some warm food after being rained on all weekend.  We found a great place in Mountain View to get some breakfast. The Back 40... »