Category Archives: Missouri

The Oregon Trail – Beginning in Arrow Rock, Missouri

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The Oregon Trail begins in Independence, Missouri and winds its way to the Willamette River Valley in Oregon. Follow the trail from beginning to end and you’ll pass through the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and Idaho. Tracking the Oregon Trail can take a month by car, so I am going to highlight certain spots in this and further articles. Arrow Rock, Missouri is as good a place as any to start. Although Independence, Missouri is technically the beginning of … Continue reading →

Make Dining Part of Your Branson, Missouri Experience

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Regardless of whether you’re going to Branson, Missouri for shows and shopping, or theme parks and lake activities, everyone eventually needs to refuel, re-energize, and relax. What better place to kick back and unwind than at one of the many great restaurants the Branson area has to offer. You’ll find a wide variety of restaurants for every taste, from national chains (such as the Olive Garden and Red Lobster) to treasured local favorites (such as Granny’s Restaurant and McFarlain’s). Read … Continue reading →

Jefferson City Missouri

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Jefferson City was chosen as Missouris state capital in 1821 and was named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States of America. Jefferson City is nestled in the Ozarks on the banks of the Missouri River and is near the geographical center of the state. The city is located along Hwy 54, Hwy 50 and Hwy 63, is 30 miles south of Columbia, Missouri and almost centered between Missouris major cities of St. Louis and Kansas City. … Continue reading →

Moving to Kansas City Missouri

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Kansas City is sometimes referred to as the Heart of America because it is within 250 miles of the geographic and population centers of the United States. Most of Kansas City, Missouris real estate is located in Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. It is the most populous city in Missouri, the seventh largest city in the Midwest, and the 40th most populous city in America. As of 2005, the city had an estimated population of 444,965. You might consider … Continue reading →

History of Jazz Music in Kansas City

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From its beginnings as nothing more than a simple trading post on the banks of the Missouri river, to its raucous heyday in the 1920’s and 30’s, Kansas City has retained the independent spirit of its frontier beginnings. Even though an assortment of colorful characters, cowboys, politicians, criminals, and even wagon trains populate the history of Kansas City, you can forget everything you’ve ever heard about it being a “cow town.” Today, the outgrowth of that colorful history and frontier … Continue reading →