Party Animals was taken at the Northern Prairie Alpaca Farm in Sullivan. Alpacas were almost wiped out in the 1500s when the Spanish conquistadors invaded the Andes. Now they are wildly popular and can be found worldwide except in the Antarctic.

All Creatures Big and Small

Almost every kid wishes for a pet. Or even a couple of them. But few kids develop a passion for pets so profound, animals become their calling, as well as their career. Such was the case with one Missouri photographer, farmer, and now, author.


5 Christmas Towns that Embrace the Magic

Many charming small towns become especially enchanting during December. Here are five in Missouri where you can stroll downtown and embrace the magic of Christmas while shopping in unique venues for those just-right gifts.


Missouri History Today November 18, 1861: Confederate Ambush Near Warrensburg

Missouri History Today November 18, 1861: Confederate Ambush Near Warrensburg


Let’s Go to Warrensburg!

Whiteman Air Force Base, University of Central Missouri, Powell Gardens, and Buckeye Acres are plenty of reasons to go but wait there’s more. Blind Boone Park, Green Truck Bakery, and a Retrograde Charitable Toy and Video Game Museum seal the deal.


Carriage rides, cocoa and roasted chestnuts!—That’s what you get at this Dickens’ Christmas

This town transforms back to the 1840s, when Charles Dickens’ book, A Christmas Carol, was published. Carolers will fill the streets.


A Heritage Library, Old Courthouse, Museum, and More

Warrensburg is your destination for several upcoming events brought to you by the Johnson County Historical Society. 


Warrensburg Community, Families Reap Farmers’ Market Bounty

As the home of man’s best friend, the Warrensburg Farmers’ Market is one of the few Markets that allows you to even bring your four-legged family members to enjoy the morning walk and conversations.


Welcome to Warrensburg

Discover antique shops, boutiques, and a famous pup.