Missouri History Today November 23, 1871: Missouri S&T University: From Mines to Modern Education

Missouri History Today November 23, 1871: Missouri S&T University: From Mines to Modern Education


Missouri History Today November 13, 1940: Thomas Hart Benton Plans Visit To Rolla

Missouri History Today November 13, 1940: Thomas Hart Benton Plans Visit To Rolla


A Day at the Fugitive Beach

At first glance, it might seem that County Road 5285, eight miles south of Rolla, is an unlikely place to spend a day at the beach. And yet, several trusted travel websites rate the location among the Midwest’s top 10 beaches. How can this be?


See What You Are Missing Tour

There is so much to see and do in the foothills of the Ozarks. Hop on your favorite mode of transportation and let the adventures begin. Find out about Tater Patch and Randy’s Roadkill. Fugitive Beach and the fifth-largest spring in the state are out there waiting for you.


Big BAM Announces 2022 Ride Route

Missouri Life Magazine’s Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri) will ride across Route 66 in June. The upcoming annual six-day recreational ride across our state will be hosted by the following towns: Joplin, Willard, Lebanon, Waynesville, Rolla, Cuba, and Eureka.  


March 15, 1931

On this date in Missouri history, celebrations are held for the final section of Route 66 to be paved in Missouri. It was a big party in downtown Rolla, as an estimated 8,000 people turned out to commemorate the completion of Route 66 across Missouri.


Big BAM preps for upcoming Route 66 ride

The 2022 edition of Missouri Life magazine’s Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri) will take place along Route 66 from June 12-18,starting in Joplin and ending in Eureka. More than 100 cyclists have already registered for the adventure.


Big BAM 2022 Early Bird Registration Ends Soon

Ride America’s historic Route 66 across Missouri in June 2022! You’ll ride along historic sites and iconic points of interest as you meander from Joplin to Eureka. You will experience the beautiful scenic Ozarks and pastoral countryside as well as passing along wineries and breweries and true Americana at its best!


June 11, 2007

Big bluestem was named by the state legislature as our official grass.  This followed the lobbying efforts of fourth graders at Truman Elementary school in Rolla.