In 2007, I had the pleasure of meeting Connie and Jim Root, alpaca ranchers near me in the Ozarks of Missouri. Although the Roots are no longer in the alpaca raising business, I'm thinking you'll enjoy the tale of 2 newbie alpaca ranchers, and maybe get some tips. ~BB Connie and Jim Root knew ...
Junking in the Ozarks
In the spring, the Ozarks come alive with junk fests, seasonal markets, open air markets, flea markets and yard sales everywhere. Sometimes, it's difficult to decide where to start, but thanks to an anchor point -- Schofield + Gray's annual seasonal market, of which my friend, Stacey, and I attend ...
The Story of Big Brutus
If you live in the Ozarks, you have seen railroad coal cars, headed to the east when full and to the west when empty. I’ve traveled past the sign for Big Brutus, on Highway 7, near West Mineral, in Kansas for several years, and always thought, “Someday, we’re going to check this thing out.” That ...
Expert Advice on Hunting for Morels
John and Theresa Maybrier openly admit they belong to a “weird cult society” of mycophagists. Then again, so do the other 12 million folks who hunt for mushrooms in this country. Fortunately, they were happy to share their expert advice on hunting for morels in the Ozarks (and other places). The ...
A Trip to Historic Greer Mill
On a recent hike at Greer Spring, in Oregon County, Missouri, we happened across a mill on a hill. It seemed an odd place to set a huge roller mill, and it looked as though it had been refurbished. We did the hike down to the spring, and drove back up the highway to the mill, parked and explored. It ...
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