Winter 2021
Tempus Fugit. Time flies. Once again, the seasons have changed to winter. Fall gives way to winter with cooler days and colder nights. Nature will soon dress Missouri in her white winter garments. Winter snow may keep us inside more for our leisure hours, but Missouri in winter has many charms, and the beauty of a winter day can warm our hearts even if we are knee deep in snow or watching from our living room window or the window of our computer screens.
For those wanting to get right out and play in the snow, Snow Creek (SkiSnowCreek.com) near Weston may be right down your alley. Open from December through the middle of March, Snow Creek offers snow-skiing, snowboarding or tubing. The Tornado Alley Tube Park features a thrilling downhill ride with a relaxing ride back up to the top of the hill. Wintertime hikers can enjoy 12 different trails that range from beginner to advanced, and the Rattlesnake Terrain Park is a place for expert skiers and boarders. Lessons, season passes and group options and equipment rental are available. Hours vary. The resort also features a cafeteria, bar and lounge, first aid, souvenirs and gifts. Visit the site for current snow conditions, prices and hours of operation.
On the eastern side of the state, check out SCCMO.org/1701/The-Historic-Daniel-Boone-Home. The home is certainly not the log cabin that many would expect. This beautiful setting represents life in the early 1800s and brings the legacy of Daniel Boone to life. Within the thick limestone walls, stories of a daring man offer a glimpse into family matters, risky adventures and hard-fought battles. The site has a nice slide show of the Boone home and the historic village.
Here in Glasgow, we can see bald eagles year round. They fish the river and often circle over the town. Some of the best eagle viewing sites in Missouri are listed at FloatMissouri.com/best-eagle-watching-sites-missouri/. It does not list Glasgow, but our eagles can be seen here, especially during the winter season. The website includes some good eagle photos. If you come to Glasgow to see the eagles, you may see me as well. I’ll be glad to show you our other attractions. You can preview some of them at VisitGlasgowMO.com.
When I was young, I loved the TV show, Route 66. I followed the adventures of Todd and Buzz as they traveled the historic Highway 66 in their Corvette. I never got the Corvette, but we still have Route 66. The iconic highway originated in Springfield in 1926. You can visit it IRL or at VisitMO.com/in-the-spotlight/route-66. The page features lots of photos and details places to stay and to eat as well as attractions to enjoy. This highway is part of U.S. history and could be considered as Missouri’s gift to a traveling nation.
Of course, we should all be careful when driving IRL on Missouri roads in the winter. This site at OnlynYourState.com/missouri/surviving-mo-winter details how to survive a Missouri winter. It actually has some good advice and some nice photos of Missouri winter scenes.
Stay safe on the IRL highway and on the internet. If we should cross paths, please say hello. Missouri has many things that are fun to enjoy in any season, but visiting with friends is always one of the best.
J.Y. Miller lives in Glasgow and is a regular contributor to Show-Me Missouri. His e-mail address is jymiller@ShowMeMissouri.net.
For those wanting to get right out and play in the snow, Snow Creek (SkiSnowCreek.com) near Weston may be right down your alley. Open from December through the middle of March, Snow Creek offers snow-skiing, snowboarding or tubing. The Tornado Alley Tube Park features a thrilling downhill ride with a relaxing ride back up to the top of the hill. Wintertime hikers can enjoy 12 different trails that range from beginner to advanced, and the Rattlesnake Terrain Park is a place for expert skiers and boarders. Lessons, season passes and group options and equipment rental are available. Hours vary. The resort also features a cafeteria, bar and lounge, first aid, souvenirs and gifts. Visit the site for current snow conditions, prices and hours of operation.
On the eastern side of the state, check out SCCMO.org/1701/The-Historic-Daniel-Boone-Home. The home is certainly not the log cabin that many would expect. This beautiful setting represents life in the early 1800s and brings the legacy of Daniel Boone to life. Within the thick limestone walls, stories of a daring man offer a glimpse into family matters, risky adventures and hard-fought battles. The site has a nice slide show of the Boone home and the historic village.
Here in Glasgow, we can see bald eagles year round. They fish the river and often circle over the town. Some of the best eagle viewing sites in Missouri are listed at FloatMissouri.com/best-eagle-watching-sites-missouri/. It does not list Glasgow, but our eagles can be seen here, especially during the winter season. The website includes some good eagle photos. If you come to Glasgow to see the eagles, you may see me as well. I’ll be glad to show you our other attractions. You can preview some of them at VisitGlasgowMO.com.
When I was young, I loved the TV show, Route 66. I followed the adventures of Todd and Buzz as they traveled the historic Highway 66 in their Corvette. I never got the Corvette, but we still have Route 66. The iconic highway originated in Springfield in 1926. You can visit it IRL or at VisitMO.com/in-the-spotlight/route-66. The page features lots of photos and details places to stay and to eat as well as attractions to enjoy. This highway is part of U.S. history and could be considered as Missouri’s gift to a traveling nation.
Of course, we should all be careful when driving IRL on Missouri roads in the winter. This site at OnlynYourState.com/missouri/surviving-mo-winter details how to survive a Missouri winter. It actually has some good advice and some nice photos of Missouri winter scenes.
Stay safe on the IRL highway and on the internet. If we should cross paths, please say hello. Missouri has many things that are fun to enjoy in any season, but visiting with friends is always one of the best.
J.Y. Miller lives in Glasgow and is a regular contributor to Show-Me Missouri. His e-mail address is jymiller@ShowMeMissouri.net.