Ground Broken on Lewis and Clark Monument

A little over a year after the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial celebration came to a close, a groundbreaking ceremony has been held on the State Capitol grounds for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Monument. Musicians warmed the crowd for the ceremonial groundbreaking,...

Exotic Animal Paradise Re-Opens As Animal Paradise

One of southwest Missouri’s oldest tourist attractions has re-opened, a little different, a little smaller, with a slightly newer name. The Exotic Animal Paradise near Strafford was sold last year to developers who planned on a 465-acre golf range and an upscale...

Part of Johnson’s Shut-Ins to Re-Open

Part of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park are open today and will stay open through September 3rd. Camping will not be allowed, but swimming will be allowed in the Shut-Ins area. The picnic grounds and the park store will be open. The rest of the park is still...

Kinder Signs Bill Aimed at Boosting Tourism

Acting Governor Peter Kinder (R-MO) has signed a new law that gives the tourism industry more leverage over Missouri schools. The new law, signed in Branson, says school districts cannot start classes any sooner than ten days before Labor Day unless they hold a public...