One of the Hannibal buildings with the most colorful history is now the most expensive Airbnb in town. Back in 1868, it began as a tavern with a unique group of workers upstairs.
It began with one of those weird things you hear people say that require you to research and find out if it's really true. I heard someone mention that bear wrestling is illegal in Missouri. After some digging, I can confirm they're not making that up.
I fear claiming victory too soon, but the extended forecast for the tri-state area makes me wonder if we're about to experience an early spring this year. There is a distinct warming trend with no snow in sight.
I consider us a little more sophisticated than this, but Missouri is apparently still considered one of the most redneck cities in Missouri and it's based on science. More or less.
It spanned the Mississippi for 64 years and is now only a memory. Thanks to the Library of Congress, we can remember what used to be the original Mark Twain Memorial Bridge.
As the weather eventually thaws from winter into spring, you might be looking for getaway options that include water. If that's the case, check out this lake cabin Airbnb near Loraine, Illinois that includes a boat and more.
Ever have one of those moments when you wonder about deer? I did and this is the result. It's the story of a Missourian who nearly 41 years ago literally walked up on the largest whitetail deer on record. To my knowledge, it's a record that has never been broken.
As we all know, Mark Twain wrote a lot of books in his lifetime. There is one, however, that he allegedly wrote after he was dead. It's called Jap Herron and it dates back to 1917 with a sordid story about how it was published.