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  • Living Ghost Town – Red Oak II

    The story of Red Oak II (as you might suspect) begins with Red Oak I – or Red Oak, Missouri, that is, and a man named Lowell Davis. He, like many residents along the Dust Bowl Highway, was an imaginative and creative man who had a vision.  Davis, born in 1937, grew up in Red […] More

  • Maxie: The World’s Largest Goose in Sumner, Missouri

    In the heartland of America, where rolling plains meet vast skies, lies Sumner, Missouri. This small town, celebrated as the “Wild Goose Capital of the World,” boasts a unique and whimsical attraction: Maxie, the world’s largest goose. Towering 40 feet tall with a wingspan of 62 feet, Maxie embodies the spirit of Americana and stands […] More

  • The Ultimate Curveball: The Fascinating History of the Chain of Rocks Bridge

    Spanning the mighty Mississippi River, The Chain of Rocks Bridge connects St. Louis, Missouri with Madison, Illinois. Construction was completed in 1929 and immediately drew attention because of its unique engineering. Originally the bridge was planned as a straight, 40 foot wide road, across the river, but that was soon to change. Once construction started, […] More

  • Getaway Highway: Bonnie and Clyde’s Path to Infamy

    It’s the morning of April 13th, 1933. W.D. Jones and Clyde Barrow leave their Joplin, Missouri, garage apartment – presumably to pull off another job. Bonnie Parker and Blanche Barrow sit inside, and soon they hear the V8 Ford returning. The car is having engine problems. As W.D. and Clyde lower the garage door, police […] More

  • This Route 66 Outpost Set a WORLD RECORD!

    The Fanning 66 Outpost is just a few miles west of Cuba, Missouri set along a scenic portion of The Mother Road. Chock full of 66 nostalgia, this outpost also became a world record holder in 2008. The outpost is a treasure trove of memorabilia, souvenirs, local crafts, outdoor supplies, snacks and beverages. They feature many […] More

  • Route 66 State Park: From Environmental Catastrophe to Tranquil Oasis

    Located on the banks of the Meramec River in Missouri, these public grounds were created as a result of an environmental disaster. In the 1980’s it was discovered that the town of Times Beach, Missouri, was contaminated with dioxin pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency stepped in and bought the town, evacuating residents. The community was […] More