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April/May 2009
FEATURES
Road Trip: A Rural Odyssey 56
The King of the Road finds the World's Largest Goose, the Home of Sliced Bread, and some unusual characters along the highways of Carroll, Chariton, and Livingston counties northeast of Kansas City.
Best-kept Secrets 60
Visit Missouri State Parks to find BoatHenge, angel showers, our largest sand beach, buffalo, petroglyphs, Pickle Creek shut-ins, the msot species of crayfish, the best Thai food, world record trees, boardwalks, and more.
Colors of Missouri 66
Explore our melting pot, from past to present, and where we came from, how we got here, and who we are today. Plus, meet 5 immigrants, and celebrate you culture or learn about another at 31 heritage festivals around the state.
School of Rock 74
There's no Jack Black, but at Hickman High School at Columbia, there is an inspiring group of students and their mentors who live--and learn--rock 'n' roll through battles of bands, documentaries, podcasts, and guest artists.
4 Regions of Flavor 81
A culinary tour of Southeast Missouri reveals the hills are alive with great flavors.
A New Lodge 108
The house that Jerry "Brock" Brockmiller built uses found and recycled materials like brick, slate, timbers, and stone. The stunning new Lodge at Timber Stone Lake north of Hannibal is taking memberships!
IN EVERY ISSUE
Missouri Memo 8
Greg discovers historic treasures, while Danita finds out how to relax at Hermann.
Letters 14
You tell us about another Wild West Outlaw, where the best drinking water really is, and Ozark Pudding.
All Around Missouri 17
Our listing of more than 153 events, plus Easter and Earth Day celebrations throughout the state, a pie contest judged by Al Roker at Branson, Lipizzaner Stallions, and Scottish games.
MISSOURI MEDLEY
People, Places, and Points 37
The Kewpie turns one hundred and a Chesterfield student is chosen as a Senate page, plus a writers' tour of Missouri; a record-setting rocking chair at Cuba, Missouri; a new waterpark at Kansas City; Branson's new airport and an air show; and more.
ZEST OF LIFE
Show-Me Essentials 43
Meet a coiled fiber vessel artisan from Hermann and a glass-enameled jewelry maker from Blue Springs, plus Jefferson City cowboy craftsman David Gillmore and the St. Louis rock band The Upright Animals.
Missouri Books 46
The Haunting of Strathmoor Heights by David Gatesbury, It Shined: The Saga of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils by Michael "Supe" Granada, and Unity Village by Tom Taylor, plus the Book List.
Made in Missouri 50
Fitz's Root Beer, the Holey Smoker, Indigo Wild organic products, and hummingbird bird feeders are splendid, unique Missouri things.
SHOW-ME FLAVOR
Recommended Restaurants 98
Missour Life brings you restaurants worth the trip at Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Cape Girardeau, and Rocheport.
Missouri Wine 100
Amigoni Vineyards at Centerview cultivates an unusual grape for Missouri with success.
Missouri Recipes 102
Chefs from the Mississippi River Hills and Old Trails regions of the Regional Cuisines Project and Tea Bar & Bites at Springfield share recipes highlighting local ingredients.
MISSOURI LIFESTYLE
Inspiring Ideas & Savvy Solutions 105
Stephens College students make pink dresses from unusual things, Missouri colleges get graded on sustainability, and liver disease gives us another reason to exercise.
Musings 106
In a world of frenetic multi-tasking, atience is Ron Marr's virtue of choice.
Missouriana 114
Mark Twain, mushrooms, and a fiesta.
