From Fall to Winter in Missouri: Making the Most of the Seasonal Transition Outdoors
As October fades and the last bursts of fall color give way to frosty mornings, Missouri’s outdoor enthusiasts know they’re entering a special time of year.
The sobering reality of black-bear attacks — and how to stay safer outdoors
In recent weeks, parts of the Ozarks have been shaken by not one but two fatal black bear attacks  — rare events in a region where human–bear conflicts are seldom deadly. In September 2025, a 70-lb juvenile black bear attacked 72-year-old Vernon Patton in Franklin County, Arkansas; Patton succumbed to his injuries days later. ( People.com ) Then, in October, a 60-year-old Missouri man camping at Sam’s Throne in the Ozark National Forest was found dead with signs of a struggle
Echo Bluff State Park
Echo Bluff State Park is a hidden gem tucked into the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. Officially opened to the public in 2016, this...
