What to expect when traveling in 2021 Story by Nina Todea Photos by Liv Paggiarino The weekend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday came with a flurry of unexpected work for Becky Bowman, owner at Classic Travel and Tours. For days, people jumped on deals, planning out their 2021 summers optimistically....
Story and photos by Sally Ince I first visited St. Louis two years ago. It was late November, baseball season had been over for weeks and many Americans were likely still comatose on their couches from their Thanksgiving feasts. But despite it being near the start of winter, it was a beautifully warm...
Places to go and things to know Story by Samantha Pogue Say the word “ride” and my dog Albert is by his leash at the front door, ready to hit the road. It doesn’t matter where we are going. It’s usually somewhere close like a quick trip to the store, picking up my niece from track practice...
JC Arts Foundation receives grant and spearheads project for HistoricWalkingTour.com mobile app in capital city Story by Samantha Pogue More than 50,000 fourth-grade students are eligible to visit the capital city every year. Between touring the State Capitol and Missouri State Penitentiary, they...
Travel Answers solves the problem of wintertime blues with tips on the hottest vacations Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos courtesy of Travel Answers After winter settles in, minds begin to wander to warm climates, sandy beaches and anything that is better than the blistering temperatures just...
Living Windows expands to include east side businesses and Polar Express rides Story by Sally Ince • Photos by Mark Wilson This winter will mark 30 years since downtown Jefferson City held its first Living Windows event. “It’s a great downtown tradition, I think it’s kind of the kickoff to the holiday...
HER writer and photographer shares her Amtrak experience to Missouri’s wine country Story and photos by Sally Ince I stood outside Jefferson Landing in historic downtown Jefferson City on a sunny Saturday morning as I waited for the Amtrak train to roll down the tracks. I had wanted to make...
BOOST YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT BY TAKING IN THESE YULETIDE EVENTS During the holidays, everyone is in a mad rush to make their lists of things to do and check them twice. But when people take a moment to soak up the spirit of the season, they are rejuvenated to enjoy the holidays to their fullest. In […]
U.S. News & World Report travel readers recently voted the Grand Canyon, Disney World, Hawaii and Yellowstone National Park among its best family vacations. It’s completely understandable. What kid, or parent, wouldn’t love to see one of the world’s most scenic wonders, interact with beloved...
It’s their summer break, a time to relax and have fun. Yet, inevitably, those precious little mouths will say two words, “I’m bored.” Learn the ABC’s of summer break in Mid-Missouri and consider these 26 ideas. A is for getting ‘Artsy’ Stop by Capital Arts Imagination Station and put everyone’s...
