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What are Turkey Tail Mushrooms? Turkey Tail mushrooms, also known as Trametes Versicolor, are a species of polypore mushroom that are easily identifiable by their colorful ‘turkey tail’ shapes. Turkey…

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a plant in the milkweed family that blooms with showy orange flowers during the summer. Butterfly weed is a species of milkweed that is loved…

Prairie onions are in the same family of plants as garden onions and garlic. The Allium family are bulb-forming plants. The prairie onion is native to the central US, including…

Evening primrose (Oenothera) is a group of flowering plants with a special adaptation. The flowers open in the evening and remain open at night, unlike most flowering plants. Although Jasmine…

We use the blooms from the Eastern Redbud tree to make redbud jelly. Read on to learn about the Eastern Redbud tree and how we make this beautiful and delicious…

The Dewey Short Visitor Center is located within Table Rock State Park in Branson, MO. It is located at Table Rock Dam and offers views of the lake side of…

Empire Park is located in Forsyth, MO. on Lake Taneycomo. The park has boat ramps, walking trails, playgrounds, fishing areas, and a disc golf course. I have read that the…

If you enjoy finding out-of-the-way places then a day trip to Althea Spring is just what you are looking for. Althea Spring is the 23rd largest spring in Missouri. And…

Roaring River State Park is a Missouri state park with lots of activities for the whole family. We took the drive over to the park to see what it has…