George Washington Carver National Monument
Located near Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument is a gem in Joplin’s backyard. It’s the first national…
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Located near Diamond, Missouri, the George Washington Carver National Monument is a gem in Joplin’s backyard. It’s the first national…
There’s something special – almost magical – about watching a movie on a big screen on a warm summer night…
Did you know that the first full-scale land battle of the Civil War was fought near Carthage, Missouri? I didn’t…
You wouldn’t think you’d find it here, right in the middle of farmland in southwest Missouri. But here it is…
The current population of Baxter Springs, Kansas, hovers around 4,000, so it’s mind-boggling to imagine that 50,000 people once congregated here.
A visit to The Bruncheonette brings to mind the saying “You can’t judge a book by its cover.”
The waves toss my worn body in relentless succession. My strength has diminished along with the sun’s fading rays. I…
There are several distinct districts in Joplin and, like pieces of fabric sewn together to make a quilt, these districts…
Today I was a hunter. My mission was to track down and eliminate my enemies while working my way through…
When people make a plan to view art in a city, they usually seek out places like galleries and museums…