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Dateline: Puxico, Missouri. 1961 or 1962

As a young boy of 4 or 5, I remember the long, long trip to my grandparents’ house in Puxico.  This was before Interstate 55 was built and before U.S. 67 was rebuilt as a four lane limited access highway.  In those days we drove out Morganford Road to Lindbergh Read more…

By Leo Kelley, 6 yearsMarch 30, 2019 ago
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My Favorite Places 1of 5

I love to travel in Missouri! Large bodies of water, lofty peaks in the Ozarks, river bluffs, small rivers and creeks, major rivers, swamps and rolling hills into the flat boot heel, forest, plains, and farmlands gives Missouri so much to see and do. I have often been asked to Read more…

By Leo Kelley, 6 yearsFebruary 16, 2019 ago
Attractions

Mapping Your Journeys in Missouri

In an era of digital aids to travel, I am an old fashioned throwback to an earlier time.  I am talking about using paper maps to plan and use during my trips.  An item that you could get at almost any corner gas station, paper maps have given way to Read more…

By Leo Kelley, 6 yearsNovember 27, 2018 ago
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