Midwest Wanderer explores history, nature, and culture through road trips along scenic and historic U.S. highways, byways and trails

Antique Military Vehicle Convoy on Route 66

Connie Attractions & Events, Missouri, Road Trips September 25, 2017September 25, 2017Antique Military Vehicles, Fort Leonard Wood, Military Vehicle Preservation Association, MVPA, Pulaski County, Pulaski County MO, Pulaski County USA, Route 66, Route 66 Convoy 0 Comment

We aren’t usually lucky. A day late and a dollar short. Murphy’s Law. However, you want to phrase it, that’s us. But not this time. We happened to be in Pulaski County, Missouri, on the day the Military Vehicle Preservation Association convoyed through on Route 66. Better yet, the convoy stopped for the evening at Fort Leonard Wood, located in Pulaski County. Fort Leonard Wood opened the event to the public, and our itinerary was flexible. So off we went to Fort Leonard Wood to see the 42 vehicles that made up this antique military vehicle convoy.

Saint Louis Zoo Adventure Pass Well Worth the Fee

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Last summer my granddaughter and I visited the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri. Zoo admission is free. However, we opted for the Adventure Pass, which gets you into six attractions that aren’t included in the free admission. The Adventure Pass is well worth the $12.95 fee, which is less than admission at other major zoos. We had planned to spend only the morning at the zoo. But with all that the Adventure Pass offers, we ended up staying all day.

6 Small Midwest Zoos Great for a Short Visit

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri May 18, 2017Columbian Park Zoo, Dickerson Zoo, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Midwest zoos, Peoria Zoo, Potawatomi Zoo, Small Midwest Zoos, Washington Park Zoo 12 Comments

Large zoos are a fun all-day adventure. But there are times that you don’t have all day. Or perhaps you have little ones in tow who can’t yet handle a full day outing. You hate to pay the full price for a major zoo, deal with the hassle of a large parking lot, and leave after a few hours. Here are six Midwest zoos that are great for short visits.

Midwest Wanderer 2016 Top 10 Posts

Connie Attractions & Events, Food & Drink, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma December 29, 2016April 2, 20182016 Top Ten, american banjo museum, Bowers Harbor Inn Travers City, Carlsbad caverns, DeSoto House Hotel, Eagle Watching Illinois, Hurts Donut, Illinois State Capitol, Palms Grill Cafe, Pierogi Fest, robert wadlow 0 Comment

At Midwest Wanderer we write about a variety of article topics. We like to include a mix of restaurants, attractions, festivals, and accommodations. So I was pleasantly surprised when I ran the list of the Midwest Wanderer 2016 Top 10 (most viewed) posts and the top four were a bakery, an attraction, a hotel, and a festival. Apparently you, our readers, like a variety of topics, too. Here is the list of Midwest Wanderer 2016 Top 10 posts:

3 Midwest Ghost Tours Set Halloween Mood

Connie Attractions & Events, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri October 11, 2016October 12, 2016a, Alton ghost tours, Alton Hauntings, Alton Hauntings Ghost tour, castle ghost tour, Ghost Tour, ghost tours, ghost tours in Alton, Ghost tours in Marshall MI, Ghost tours in Marshall Michigan, haunted castle in Springfield missouri, Haunted castle in Springfield MO, Marshall Carriage Company ghost tour, Marshall Michigan ghost tour, Midwest ghost tours, Pythian Castle, Pythian Castle ghost tour, Springfield MO ghost tours 6 Comments

October is the month for ghouls and ghosts and all things spooky. What better way to get into the Halloween mood than to take a ghost tour? I’m talking real ghosts, in places where people claim to have experienced apparitions. We’ve dug into our archives and found three ghost tours that we’ve taken over the past few years in Midwest cities. Although we haven’t seen or heard any ghosts, the stories we heard on the tours have me believing.

Exploring C Street in Springfield, Missouri

Connie Attractions & Events, Food & Drink, Missouri August 30, 2016September 4, 2016Askinosie Chocolate, C Street, C Street Footbridge, C Street restaurants, C Street Springfield, C Street Springfield MO, Chabom Teas + Spices, Commercial Street, Jeffersan Avenue Footbridge, Lindbergs Tavern, Ms. Gilmores Vintage Suitcase and Tea Room, Sisters in Thyme, things to do in springfield mo, what to do in springfield Missouri, where to eat in Springfield MO 4 Comments

New life has sprung into Springfield’s historic Commercial Street over the past few years. Once a deteriorating neighborhood, popular eateries and trendy one-of-a-kind shops now fill previously empty buildings. Locals have dubbed the area C Street.