Grand Falls

Posted on Jul 16, 2014

Grand Falls is a must-see for anyone visiting – or living in – Joplin.

Water’s Edge

Posted on Jul 11, 2014

With Water’s Edge nearby, it’s easy to escape for a few hours and reconnect with nature.

Now I know for myself just how fun this “float trip” thing really is!

Walter Woods Conservation Area

Posted on Jun 26, 2014

Just south of Joplin, there’s a place with towering oak and hickory trees, tranquil ponds and a bubbling freshwater spring.
This is the Walter Woods Conservation Area.

Frisco Trail and Turkey Creek Trail

Posted on May 23, 2014

The Frisco Trail is our go-to trail for biking together as a family, because the path is nice and wide, and it’s far removed from the hustle and bustle of traffic.

Jolly Mill

Posted on Dec 3, 2013

A trip to quaint, historic Jolly Mill Park allows for both exploration and relaxation, making it a great place for a Sunday afternoon picnic with family.

Lightning Storm Photo Featured on KSN TV

Posted on Oct 14, 2013

My husband Travis captured this lightning in a cloud over Joplin on October 11, 2013. What a perfectly eerie display on an October night!

Schifferdecker Pool – Joplin MO

Posted on Jul 19, 2013

**The renovated Schifferdecker Pool and Aquatic Park is a wonderful addition to the Joplin community. My husband, who loves the water, takes the kids there several times a week and has become very familiar with all of its amenities. In the following post, he describes Schifferdecker Pool in his own words.