Clay Moden

What's the best backpacking trail in the Midwest? There are no doubt some great options with many near the Great Lakes that normally get all the attention. However, there is one trail in Missouri that was just named one of the top 7 in the entire region.

Have you ever wondered what inspired the first roads to be built? The oldest roadway in Missouri came into being thanks to a mine and it's named based on a landmark travelers needed to find their way over 280 years ago.

When I think of elk, I think of the Rocky Mountains and for good reason. However, there is an elk population that is thriving in Missouri as their numbers are on the rise.

You would think this would be a simple topic, but it's not. If you have the sad circumstance of running into a wild animal on a Missouri or Illinois roadway, is it legal to eat it? The answer is similar, but also different for both states. Let's explore this important vehicular dining topic.

There are some things in life you experience, but you don't give it a deep thought why. I learned recently that you'll never hear music played on the overhead of a Missouri Aldi's. The more I thought about it, I realized I had never heard music there and there's a fun reason why.

We're not technically into Spring yet, but a peek ahead to what Farmer's Almanac is predicting for Missouri's upcoming summer is a little bit terrifying.

I only say "allegedly" because this is someone else's opinion. I'm not saying they're wrong though about this tiny Missouri lake town being the most fun weekend getaway though.

If you need peace in your mind, let me offer you this. It's the quintessential nature being nature. Nothing more. Nothing less. It's a tranquil scene of 70,000 snow geese taking flight from a Missouri lake.

Pettis County Sheriff's Reports for March 17, 2023.

Sedalia Police Reports for March 17, 2023.