This new guidebook includes some of Missouri's most outstanding natural features. Written and photographed by Don Kurz, who reviewed over 1,600 public lands and selected 100 special areas that bring out the very best of Missouri's natural world. In it you will find directions (including GPS coordinates), maps, descriptions, and 118 brilliant color photos to special places that you will want to visit again and again. Prairies, waterfalls, shut-ins, caves, wildlife areas, geologic features, springs, trails, swamps, nature centers, and more are featured! This handy guidebook is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, or anyone wanting to visit the Show-Me state's best scenic attractions.
Show Me . . . Natural Wonders is a guide to Missouri's unique natural attractions. The book is divided into four sections-Unique Bluffs and Overlooks, Streams and Springs, Caves and Caverns, and Just Special Places. All locations are open to the public, with detailed directions available at the end of the book.
A guide to Missouri's unique natural attractions, this reference is divided into four sections--Unique Bluffs and Overlooks, Streams and Springs, Caves and Caverns, and Just Special Places. All locations are open to the public, and detailed directions are available at the end of the book.
Missouri is rich in history and attractions--as well as natural beauty which can be seen in the world's largest natural spring and wildlife refuges across the state. here, two seasoned writers show readers the best and the rarest of the "Show Me" state.
Annotation Tucked within Missouri's borders are eight Congressionally designated Wilderness areas. These magnificent forests, scattered across the southern portion of the state, combine a wide variety of unique ecosystems. InUnspoiled Beauty, Charles Farmer captures the essence of the Missouri Wilderness experience, allowing even those who have never set foot in the wilderness to enjoy its wonders and appreciate its importance.Farmer begins by describing the wilderness region prior to the Congressional Wilderness designation, providing an overview of the numerous battles that were waged to reclaim the state's wilderness and to assure its preservation. Featured are key players who were instrumental in the acquisition and preservation of Missouri wilderness.Farmer devotes a chapter to each of the eight Wilderness areas, accompanied by numerous engaging photographs, many in color. He provides a brief history of each and shares his own fascinating personal experiences of camping, hiking, backpacking, hunting, and fishing within each. He discusses trails, fauna, flora, and other colorful details along the way. His adventures take place during different seasons of the year; he is sometimes alone, sometimes in company. Through his eyes, each area is brought vividly to life."Wilderness Tips" and a guide with rules for the novice camper, hiker, backpacker, hunter, and fisherman enhance the book's usefulness. The final chapter lists the areas in Missouri that qualify for Wilderness designation in the New Forest Plan.Unspoiled Beautymay well play a part in saving Missouri's remaining wilderness candidates. It will also help other states that are preparing campaigns to save their own wilderness areas.Wilderness advocates, hikers and backpackers, fishermen and hunters, anyone who appreciates the great outdoors will enjoy this important new book
Only thirty-five miles from St. Louis, the Shaw Nature Reserve is consistently ranked a top natural attraction in the state of Missouri. Founded in 1925 as a response to the coal pollution then choking plant life in the region, the Reserve has a mission to "inspire stewardship of our environment through education, restoration and protection of natural habitats, and public enjoyment of the natural world." This book captures the history and natural beauty of the Shaw Nature Reserve from its founding to the present day.
Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these boardbooks designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions—such as the Rocky Mountains in Denver, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Lake Ontario in Toronto, and volcanoes in Hawaii. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. The Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch, the Ozarks, and Route 66 are some of the places and features highlighted in this board book of all things Missouri.
Travel the “Show Me” state and you discover the back roads, unusual byways, and unique attractions in the state. Six maps and nineteen black-and-white illustrations help you to your destinations.
This book was created for those who seek adventure everywhere, who enjoy living wild and staying in touch with nature. What is a Bucket List? Unsure what a bucket list is? Let''s take a minute to explain this. A bucket list is a collection of experiences you''d like to have before you kick the bucket. It might include places to visit, people to see, foods to eat, or any number of other things. Most people keep one long bucket list that covers every part of their lives. However, we think it''s much easier to keep several smaller lists. We like to split these lists up based on places we intend to travel to and have been making one for each state. Below is our Missouri bucket list book. Hopefully, it works as inspiration so you can create a must-do Missouri travel list of your own. Participate in the 50 books - 50 states challenge - with us! The old-fashioned way of travel with any bucket list usually looks as follows... You''re buying an expensive atlas, which includes plenty of beautiful photographs and descriptions of the destinations to which you plan to travel. Before you leave the house, within a matter of weeks, You will conclude, that in fact, you''ve seen everything already and nothing can phase you. A lot of people are giving up at this point and are ending their ,,life adventure" flipping through book pages. However, if you choose to go on a trip, you do every single thing, which a book tells you to do. You''re following the book schedule. Instead of being one of many, stay for a while and listen, what our way of traveling can look like. Take your Missouri Bucket List Adventure & Memory Journal, pack your bag and go. Have you ever wondered about having your atlas with many beautiful pictures? You can easily make it on your own. The best descriptions are those, which are created by you. Describe precisely what caught your attention, or maybe mention the animals you encountered on your way? There must also be a place for a description of how you spent time with your family or friends. Do you want to get to know the most beautiful breathtaking natural wonders from anywhere? You have to do it on your own. Create your memory book, which you''ll be able to come back to for years, and then imagine the feeling of accomplishing your ,,bucket list" like true native Americans. The shelf is not a place for this book... The aim of it is to inspire You on the biggest life trip and make your dreams come true. The interior of the book includes: 1. Your Personal Bucket List - list of top places to visit and things to do in Missouri 2. Contour Map of Missouri - you can mark your trail, the best points, or whatever you want. The possibilities are endless 3. Equipment Checklist - whether you are an advanced hiker or just starting out, you will find useful things here. The things listed apply to the tent, campers, RV lovers, people who come from abroad to visit the United States, and anyone passionate about day trips 4. Your Personal Storage - make your trip even more interesting, easier, and safer. 5. Campsite & Campground Checklist - unique list of useful things to keep in mind when choosing where to stay 6. Road Information - depending on the state you are traveling to there may be different conditions, renovations, restrictions, requirements. Write them all down. 7. Local Area Notes - write down and keep all your memories and photos in uniquely designed sections Benefits of having this book: 1. Gift for a loved one, children, or grandparents to inspire them to a great adventure, 2. Great help in keeping you organized and recording all your adventures while saving your memories for a lifetime, 3. Taking notes during your journey will make it more enjoyable, 4. Inspire grandchildren and children to live in harmony with nature,
