Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri became the 60th national park in 2018. The park encompasses the 630-foot arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse where the pivotal Dred Scott case was heard in 1847.
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A Day in St. Robert, Missouri
While visiting Fort Leonard Wood, a military base in Missouri, the family visits attractions in the surrounding town of St. Robert, including the quirky 'town' of Uranus, Missouri.
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Ha Ha Tonka State Park in MIssouri's Ozarks features green forests, lovely vistas, and natural bridges thanks to karst topography. It also protects the ruins of a 1900s European castle.
Lake of the Ozarks
On this adventure we stayed in Osage Beach along Lake of the Ozarks, located about half-way between St. Louis and Branson. The area is a popular place for summer vacationers, as it offers many opportunities for recreation with its miles of shoreline and sparkling blue waters, but it was pretty even in the early fall.
Jefferson City, Missouri
The Cranky Camper visits Jefferson City, Missouri's state capital on the way to Lake of the Ozarks.
The Cranky Camper 