No one knows exactly what it is or where it came from, but local legends agree that some sort of river monster really did lurk in the southern part of the Missouri Ozarks.
One of my favorite Elvis movies was "Jailhouse Rock". That was not shot in Illinois which is surprising considering that Illinois is near the top of the list for states with the most prisoners.
There is a reason why Missouri is known as "the Heartland" to many. It's right in the middle of America and that includes population, but that "center" is on the move meaning it might not always remain in Missouri as a new map shows.
I realize that destinations are a very subjective thing. But, I have found what I believe is the best day trip you can possibly take from Missouri and I'll try to prove it with science.
It's been one of the most active weeks seismically speaking in the Midwest of 2023. Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and even parts of Tennessee have seen at least 49 earthquakes in just the past 7 days.
Arkansas is the southern neighbor to the Show-Me State, and they just became the 1st state to force China to sell the land in their state, will Missouri follow their lead? Here are the details...
If you're interested in preparing for a worst-case scenario in the world, you might want to consider a mammoth limestone cave that is hidden from society that lies underground right across the Missouri border and it's available - for a price.
I would argue that you can't completely define how rich a person or place is solely on money. But, if you're just looking at the bling, it's hard to argue the fact that Missouri and Illinois were both just ranked among the least rich states in America.
Being paid is not enough for you? Did I mention that they'll throw in a mountain bike? I know that Tulsa, Oklahoma and Topeka, Kansas have similar initiatives, but I don't see them offering up mountain bikes. Advantage: Arkansas.