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MIDWEST HIKING ENJOY THE 4 AT ITS BEST 14 OUTDOOR SHOW Have a nature adventure. Visit an outdoor theater.

THE NORTH FORK ENJOY SOME 8 GREAT “QUE” Open your float season right. 18 Get a taste of local “Que.”

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TRIP IDEA: 12 EXPLORE THE 22 “TEE” PARTY Play a round designed MANY MISSOURI by golf pros. WINE TRAILS Enjoy one, or all, of these three beautiful missouri wine trails.

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ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM. A SPECIAL PUBLICATION BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 3 WHO SAID A SKYLINE HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH TALL BUILDINGS? Visit Columbia. With a vast network of nature trails, pristine golf courses and outdoor events to take in the fresh Missouri air, we may not have skyscrapers, but we have plenty to look up to. VisitColumbiaMO.com I 573.875.1231

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HAVE A NATURE ADVENTURE ON MISSOURI’S BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS

COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI Phenomenal Midwest Hiking DIVISION OF TOURISM, BY Three Creeks Conservation Area, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM: Gregg Buswell of St. Louis and his wife, Sheila, follow Luke, CHARLES SCOTT — Missouri’s located midway between Columbia their Lab, on an overnight hike on the Whispering Pines Trail at Hawn State Park. gorgeous scenery and plentiful trails and Ashland, provides great views draw hikers from around the nation to on its eight-mile, multi-use trail and clude dramatic bluffs and interesting billion-year-old Precambrian rock enjoy Midwest hiking opportunities. on its three-mile interpretive hiking rock formations. outcroppings display some of the old- Old-growth oak trees, bubbling trail. Red cedar trees grow tall and the Geologic wonders are in abun- est exposed rocks in North America. streams, striking rock formations, conservation area’s namesake creeks dant supply at Hughes Mountain Be sure to hit the hiking trails to the plus vibrant plants and flowers make (Turkey Creek, Bass Creek and Bonne Natural Area, south of Potosi. This summit of Hughes Mountain, where any Missouri hike a camera worthy Femme Creek) course through the nature adventure features rocks that experience. landscape. Other notable features in- have a serious history. In fact, the 1.5 CONTINUES ON PAGE 6

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CONTINUED — you’ll see the “Devil’s as beautiful as it is functional. Hiking Honeycomb,” a stunning rhyolite this area truly is a nature adventure. formation, a fine-grained volcanic You access the bridge via a creek bed, rock similar to granite. Elsewhere over rough rock–a hike taking about in this natural wonderland, you one hour each way. The terrain can be PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM: [Left] Katy Trail Access from Les Bourgeois Vineyards, encounter native grasses and rough, so wear sturdy hiking boots. Rocheport. [Right] Klepzig Mill on Rocky Creek part of the Ozark Trail. blooming wildflowers, plus lichen Hikers looking for supremely mile backpacking trail (shorter trails Big Creek Conservation Area, where grasshoppers, prairie warblers and pristine landscapes are delighted are available). Those hikers mak- angling is allowed with a permit. The collared lizards. by Hawn State Park, on Route 32 between Ste. Genevieve and Farm- ing a weekend of it can sleep at the 1,064 acres of this Kirksville area park Nature Adventures on Missouri’s ington. This park, situated in eastern campgrounds and dine in the picnic consist of woodlands, savannas and Hiking Trails Ozark sandstone country, provides shelters. Wild azaleas and soaring croplands. Pack you rod and real and the ideal backdrop for a beautiful pine trees add to the beauty of Hawn head out to Big Creek for a relaxing Clifty Natural Bridge, near Dixon, is hike. Consider spending a full-day or State Park. and exhilarating adventure. a stunning natural formation that is a half-day at Hawn, exploring the 10- Midwest hiking meets fishing at MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION EscapeEscape fomfom CROSS COUNTRY and tete OrdiaryOrdiary BASS PRO SHOPS toto Missouri’sMissouri’s TRAIL RIDE Presents …9th Annual HistoricHistoric CityCity !! BLOCK PARTY “REEL” June 20th & 21st Set in the heart of the beautiful Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Cross Country Trail Ride is an 7th Annual EQUINE VACATION OF YOUR DREAMS. Bring your own horse and camping gear and let us TIME WITH KIDS take care of you for a week or a weekend. Packages include 3 meals per day, camping with (A Free Fishing Event) MISSOURI PEACH DAYS full hookup, and daily entertainment. When: Saturday, June 7, 2014 August 2nd thru 10th Join us in 2014 and let us make your dreams come true! Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. OLD HOMES TOUR WWW.CROSSCOUNTRYTRAILRIDES.COM Where: Bass Pro Shops September 13th -14th 573-226-3492 Sportsman’s Center (Located at APPLES, ARTS & 3101 Bass Pro Drive, Columbia, MO) ANTIQUES FESTIVAL Who: Kids of All Ages September 27th - 28th (Must be accompanied by an adult) 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS What: Fishing, Education, Prizes May 4-10------Jonesey (Grand Prize Camping Gear) May 23-26------Logan Creek Band Sponsored by: June 8-14------Aaron Tippin & Jo Dee Messina MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION BASS PRO SHOPS SPORTSMAN’S CENTER July 2-5------Mark Chesnutt BIG MUDDY NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE REFUGE August 3-9------Darryl Worley MEXICO BASSMASTERS Lunch will be served Aug. 29-Sep. 1------Daryle Singletary Jim and Jane Smith For More Information Cross Country Trail Ride, LLC October 5-11------Lorrie Morgan Call Brian McKeage P.O. Box 15 • Eminence, MO 65466 October 26-31------Jonesey 573/815-7900 visitexintono.com A SPECIAL PUBLICATION BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 7 Discover nature with us.

Runge Conservation Nature Center Connecting people with nature for over 20 years! Runge Conservation Nature Center is located on 97 acres in the heart of central Missouri. Come discover and enjoy the wonders of Missouri’s habitats and its array of sh, forests and wildlife. • HikeCome one out of July ve 13nature to our trails open to view a variety of habitats and wildlife. • Joinhouse us celebration.at one of our Explore special our events. Call or visit us on-line for details. unique trails, and learn 20 ways • Encounterto connect nature’s with wonders nature. through hands-on exhibits, an indoor wildlife-viewing area, conservation movies or our nature library. Hours Building and area grounds are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Building hours • Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open Thursdays untilMISSOURI 8 p.m.) DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION • Building closed Sunday and Monday Trail hours • Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional opening of the summer float season. The North Fork of the White River The North Fork offers a worthy alternative to the Current, Jacks Fork, Niangua, James, Meramec and other well- OPEN THE FLOAT SEASON ON THE NORTH FORK used streams. Located deep in the OF THE WHITE RIVER near the border, the river is near Dora, south of Cabool in south-central of the largest self-sustaining trout COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI Missouri. The remote location populations in the Midwest,” said DIVISION OF TOURISM, BY TOM makes it a half day’s drive from Fed by springs and A.J. Pratt, a department fisheries UHLENBROCK — major metropolitan areas, but it protected by national forest for the top management biologist who works on can be a rewarding trip. two-thirds of its 50 miles, the North the river. A float on the North Fork, Fork of the White River is among the The North Fork also has a especially as it flows through the most pristine of Missouri’s Ozark float population of Ozark hellbenders and Mark Twain National Forest, is streams. is one of the few rivers chosen by a near-wilderness experience. One of a handful of rivers in the wildlife researchers for a restocking Because of its big springs, the state where wild rainbow trout thrive, program of the endangered aquatic stretch from Dora to its end at the fish were last stocked by the salamanders. Norfork Lake is nearly always Missouri Department of Conservation Both rainbow trout and hellbenders floatable, and includes some in 1965 and have bred since on their need cold, clean, swift-flowing water own. from springs. Those ingredients PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF “The North Fork maintains one also make the North Fork prime for TOURISM: North Fork of the White River, Dawt floating. Mill, Tecumseh.

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fairly sporty riffles. downstream at Patrick Bridge. “My favorite time to be on the river The Conservation Department has is winter, or spring – fall is nice, too,” accesses at both bridges. Pratt said. “Summer can be crowded Twin Bridges to Patrick Bridge is a on weekends, unless you try to float float of 18 miles. Hammond Camp to during the middle of the week. Patrick is 13 miles. Shorter floats can “Year in, year out, it’s one of your be arranged with canoe outfitters. better floating streams. It’s a beautiful Minutes after leaving Hammond place to be.” Camp, Blue Spring flows from a fern- filled grotto and adds some seven Rainbow Spring Adds 128 million million gallons of water a day. North Gallons Fork Spring, which bubbles up from a gravel bar, has a flow of 40 million The first flow of crystalline water gallons. comes from Topaz Spring in the Rainbow Spring is the largest with headwaters of the North Fork near an output of 128 million gallons. It is Dunn. A historic red mill, with a privately owned, and empties from rebuilt water wheel, still stands and two branches with bright green mats once was powered by the spring’s daily of watercress at their entrance. output of some eight million gallons. Most floats start at Twin Jewel of the Midwest Bridges, two curving bridges that take Highway 14 over the river, or The hills and bluffs of the Mark Hammond Camp, where the U.S. Twain National Forest, with its stands Forest Service has a campground off of short-leaf pine, line the river from Route CC. the headwaters to just below Rainbow Floaters can take out at Blair PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM: The hills and bluffs of the Mark Twain National Forest border Bridge, or three miles further CONTINUES ON PAGE 10 much of the North Fork of the White River. A SPECIAL PUBLICATION BY THE 10 FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 OUTDOOR FUN MISSOURI WINE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT SPORTING EVENTS COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT

CONTINUED — Spring, with a few my mother doing laundry out the private in-holdings along that 33-mile back of a boat.” stretch. McKee welcomes the crowds on Development begins below summer weekends, but urges floaters Rainbow Spring, with a scattering of searching for a little solitude with homes and half dozen outfitters, some their scenery to try spring and fall. with camping or rustic lodging. “The leaf changes in fall are totally River of Life Farm is the largest spectacular; the river becomes a big resort, with 10 units, including “tree reflecting mirror with those oranges house cabins” on steel stilts looking and yellows,” McKee said. “In spring, out on the river. It has lodging, a we have double or triple the water. restaurant, rafts, canoes, kayaks, “The North Fork is the jewel of the fishing guide service and hiking trails Midwest, in my biased opinion.” on its 350 acres. That opinion is seconded by “My father started a little resort the Conservation Department’s “A below Rainbow Spring in 1949; he Paddler’s Guide to Missouri.” It says of bought 20 acres for $100,” said Myron the North Fork: “Indeed, this river has McKee, who owns the resort with his high-quality recreation value equal to wife, Ann. any in the Ozarks.” McKee’s father, John Calvin For a list of all the outfitters on McKee, was crossing the North Fork the North Fork of the White River, on horseback during the flood of 1958 visit Missouri Canoe & Floaters to get to work at the family sawmill. Association at MissouriCanoe.org. “The horse showed up riderless; his body was found three days later,” McKee said. “As a child, we didn’t PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM: have electricity or water. I remember Floating the North Fork of the White River.

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MORNING GATHER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO d. Dierberg-Star Lane-Three ENJOY ONE, OR ALL, OF THESE THREE Saints Tasting Room a. Adam Puchta Winery 338 E. First St., Hermann MO BEAUTIFUL MISSOURI WINE TRAILS 1947 Frene Creek Rd, Hermann MO Meet up at the new Three Established in 1855, Adam Puchta Vineyards Tasting Room to Winery is the oldest continuously experience The Dierberg Family owned and operated family of Wines. Located to the left of the COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM winery in the United States. The Hermannhof Winery. winery continues to produce Hermann Wine Trail award-winning wines in a unique, The Hermann Wine Trail meanders 20+ miles, between Hermann and charmingly historic setting. There’s EVENING New Haven. The Wine Trail holds several wine related events throughout live music on some weekends. the year, usually pairing wine with food. At each Wine Trail event, visitors e. Oakglenn Winery may enter a drawing for a one-night stay at a Hermann B&B, and a b. Stone Hill Winery 1104 OakGlenn Place, Hermann MO certificate from each participating winery. There are seven participating 1110 Stone Hill Hwy, Hermann MO On a high bluff with a panoramic member wineries (listed west to east): Adam Puchta Winery, Stone Hill view of the valley, the Winery, Hermannhof Winery, Dierberg Star Lane, OakGlenn Winery, Bias One of Missouri’s most award- large covered porch and open-air Winery, and Robller Vineyards Winery. winning wineries is accented by its spectacular scenery. Take a guided patio provide a perfect spot for rainy tour of the cavernous, arched, and sunny days. Sample wines in the George Husmann Wine Pavilion. Missouri River Wine underground cellars before settling The five wineries on The Missouri River Wine Trail have one thing in in for a wine tasting. common; a fine selection of Missouri wines. Four of the locations have f. Bias Winery And Gruhlke’s an on-site restaurant offering a menu that goes beyond snacks and AFTERNOON Microbrewery sandwiches. The member wineries of this trail schedule special wine and 3166 Route B, Berger MO food events, live music and other activities through spring, summer and Perched atop the bluffs overlooking fall. Experience guided winery tours and special tastings at some of the best c. Hermannhof Winery the Missouri River bottoms. Enjoy Midwest wineries in Missouri. 330 East First St., Hermann MO the friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Hermannhof Winery has a proud German heritage and was originally g. Robller Vineyard Winery Route Du Win Wine Trail opened as a brewery in 1852. The 275 Robller Vineyard Rd, New Haven MO winery is the winner of numerous Robller produces premium quality The Ste. Genevieve area offers some of the most unique winery settings in state and national awards; the wines and specialize in the Norton Missouri. You can sip your wine in a cave, enjoy the luxury at wineries with first, two-time winner of “Best New grape—a dry red and Missouri’s resort-like settings, or stroll the countryside amid picturesque views. World White Wine.” Picnic areas, state grape. Enjoy the picturesque, terrace, cheese and locally produced terraced grounds and have a picnic. sausages are available. A SPECIAL PUBLICATION BY THE COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT SPORTING EVENTS MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT MISSOURI WINE OUTDOOR FUN FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 13

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AFTERNOON EVENING MORNING d. Chaumette Vineyards & Winery 24345 Route W W, Ste. Genevieve MO e. Les Bourgeois Bistro Restaurant a. Westphalia Inn & Norton Room a. Sainte Genevieve Winery Chaumette Winery sits amid 106 East Main St, Westphalia MO 14020 W. Route BB, Rocheport MO 245 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve MO magnificent rolling hills. Enjoy Unwind, enjoy the scenery Enjoy spectacular, bluff-top views Start your Route du Vin trek in the the views while sampling award- from the deck and enjoy wine, every season. Les Bourgeois Winery historic district of Ste. Genevieve. winning, handcrafted wines. Visit appetizers and dinner. The Norton is one of Missouri’s best Midwest This winery features 22 handcrafted the restaurant and or poolside Room showcases the Westphalia wineries. Their bistro restaurant wines for sampling and purchase cafe for lunch and dinner. Indulge Vineyard’s award-winning wines. offers a full menu of provincial fare and offers an array of fruit wines. yourself at The Spa at Chaumette, for lunch and supper, including featuring all-natural products. signature house-smoked meats, Stay at The Villages at Chaumette: b. Serenity Valley Winery b. Cave Vineyard Winery fresh seafood, hearty pastas and elegantly appointed villas with 1888 County Road 342, Fulton MO the sun-ripened produce from their 21124 Cave Road, Ste. Genevieve MO beautiful furnishings, hi-tech Serenity Valley Winery offers garden. Sample their wines at the Cave Vineyard derives its name amenities, fitness center, pool with customers several options to tasting bar and order them by the from the remarkable Saltpeter Cave private cabanas, and alfresco dining. experience wine in a fun new way. glass and bottle in the restaurant. which is located under the tasting There is a relaxing indoor venue and room. Sample award winning wines EVENING a lakeside terrace. At Serenity Valley, f. Les Bourgeois Winery A-Frame in the tasting room and stroll to you can create your own wine and the cave to enjoy the koi pond and 12847 W. Route BB, Rocheport MO even create your own labels. babbling brook. e. Twin Oaks Vineyard & Winery Known for its spectacular view of the Missouri River valley, this 6470 Route F, Farmington MO c. Bushwhacker Bend Winery terraced, bluff-top wine garden is a AFTERNOON Twin Oaks is a family owned 515 First St., Glasgow MO favorite retreat for picnickers. Inside vineyard and winery. The tasting Bushwhacker Bend Winery is room sits in the middle of our the A-Frame, there is wine tasting c. Charleville Vineyard Winery and situated on the banks of the vineyard, which makes it a spot to and sales, plus a menu of snack Mircobrewery Missouri River. Enjoy a glass of wine foods. You are welcome to take a come for a relaxing afternoon where 16937 Boyd Road, Ste. Genevieve MO indoors and on the tranquil, river- picnic basket. you can enjoy our wines or a glass of view deck. Snacks are available, or This winery and microbrewery cold premium beer. offers a variety of wines and hand- you may take your own picnic. g. Yates House Bed And Breakfast crafted beers. There is a bed-and- 305 Second St., Rocheport MO f. Sand Creek Vineyard d. Cooper’s Oak Winery breakfast inn on-site; it features 3578 Sand Creek Road, Farmington MO Offering six guestrooms with private two guest rooms. Do not use GPS or Winegarden - Boonville Enjoy samples of wines in the baths. Amenities include: patio MapQuest to find this winery. See 327 Main St., Boonville MO spacious tasting room, or take a gardens; indoor common areas; the website for directions. Cooper’s Oak offers a selection of guest laundry; Wi-Fi; indoor, locked seat outdoors to enjoy views of the fine wines, deli-style sandwiches, bicycle parking. There is a cooking countryside. soups and desserts. school on site. A SPECIAL PUBLICATION BY THE 14 FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 OUTDOOR FUN MISSOURI WINE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT SPORTING EVENTS COLUMBIA MISSOURIAN ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT

our only option at the time.” Enjoy the Owner Gary Snadon passed away just days after the play closed, and over the Outdoor Show winter, his family reconsidered the decision to cease EXPLORE MISSOURI’S OUTDOOR THEATERS production. “The COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI “Last fall was a very difficult overwhelming DIVISION OF TOURISM — Spring is time,” says Sharena Naugher, outpouring of love the season of rebirth, so it seems marketing director and co-owner and support from the appropriate that one of Missouri’s of the Shepherd of the Hills entire community and best-loved treasures announced homestead. “My dad had been our fans was such an in April that it was returning to fighting cancer all summer, our incredible blessing,” the stage – literally. The famed attendance numbers had declined, says Naugher. “We outdoor production of “The and we felt very beat up and like were completely Shepherd of the Hills” in Branson the odds were stacked against us. blown away!” shut its doors at the end of its fall Closing the show that had been season, stating at the time that it so much a part of my family was CONTINUES ON PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM. A view from Inspiration was for good. heartbreaking, but seemed like Tower. PAGE 16 The Cave Restaurant & Resort

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CONTINUED — Although the Prairie fame. 1,500 free seats in the last nine and “Joseph and the Amazing schedule has been trimmed And in Springfield, Missouri rows. The performance season Technicolor Dreamcoat” in July. from six nights to four during State University’s Tent Theatre runs from mid-June to mid- Both Missouri’s big cities the summer and weekends only is celebrating its 50th season this August. Highlights of the 2014 also present Shakespeare in during the fall, the Shepherd will summer with “Forever Plaid,” season include “Billy Elliot – The the outdoors, performing “The return to the Ozark hills on May “You Can’t Take it With You” and Musical” in June, “The Addams Winter’s Tale” in City’s 23, continuing a tradition that has “Fiddler on the Roof.” Family” in July and “Hello, Southmoreland Park, and “Henry lasted 55 years…and counting. “There’s nothing like the Dolly!” in August. IV” and “Henry V” in St. Louis’ With the return of the Shepherd atmosphere at an outdoor theater Across the state is Buzzfeed’s famed Forest Park. of the Hills, you might consider performance,” says Cheri Ghan number three on their list of the In Hannibal, don’t miss the making 2014 the year you take of Columbia. “The audience is six outdoor music venues you Mark Twain Outdoor Theatre, a tour of Missouri’s outdoor upbeat, the performers are closer, need to visit in your lifetime: the where 25 actors and actresses theatres. From dramas to or feel that way, and along with a Starlight Theatre in Kansas City. present the story of Mark Twain musicals, comedies to classics, nice breeze we get the wonderful This summer, everyone from and his unforgettable characters Missouri has much to offer under aroma of summer flowers. It’s the James Taylor to Willie Nelson Monday through Saturday, June starlit skies. ultimate in a relaxing evening.” and Alison Krauss, the Backstreet through August. Also in southwest Missouri, The Grand Dame of Missouri’s Boys to One Republic will appear Whether it’s Shakespeare a comfortable amphitheater in outdoor theatres, The Muny in at the Starlight. But if Broadway or a Broadway musical or a Mansfield’s Recreational Park St. Louis, has been in operation is your taste, you’ll enjoy the community performance, you hosts “Laura’s Memories,” the since 1917. Located in the heart Starlight’s line-up of “The Wizard can’t beat an evening under the story of author Laura Ingalls of Forest Park, the Muny seats of Oz” and “We Will Rock You” stars in the Show-Me State. Wilder of Little House on the 11,000, with approximately in June, and the “Sound of Music”

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COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI Grilling: PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM. DIVISION OF TOURISM, BY SCOTT Grilling involves cooking food MCCULLOUGH — Is it barbecue or directly above the heat source. This is the temperature used is usually much electricity are rarely used. barbeque, BBQ or Bar-B-Q or Bar- the method most commonly used in too high, grilling often results in B-Que? Honestly, the choice is yours; backyards across America. Charcoal, somewhat less tender, often dried-out Smoking: all are correct. Then there is the gas and electricity are common and charred foods. Similarly, smoking implies cooking question of method: do you barbecue sources for supplying that heat. the food away from the heat, by food; do you smoke it; do you grill it? Grilling generally involves the use Barbecue: exposing it to smoke from burning Confused? Well, let’s have a look. In of marinades, salt, spices and herbs, Barbecue on the other hand is or smoldering hardwoods, with the United States, the experts almost and tomato-, sugar- and/or vinegar- mainly indirect cooking, where the charcoal, gas and electric as the heat unanimously stand by the following based “barbecue sauce” to impart food is not placed above the wood source. Meat and fish are the most definitions. flavor. Grilling is quick, but because or charcoal heat source; gas and CONTINUES ON PAGE 20

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CONTINUED — Competition: The circuit of the KCBS The American Royal World Series common foods used for barbecue The Kansas City Barbeque competitive season runs throughout of Barbecue Invitational is the season and smoking, although hard Society (KCBS) is one of the largest America from August through the finale for the American barbeque cheeses, some vegetables and even barbeque contest sanctioning following July. These competitions circuit. Taking up more than 20 acres course grained salt can be smoked. organizations in the world, annually are judged by KCBS certified judges. in Kansas City’s historic Stockyards Smoked course sea salt makes a great approving and judging more than Only qualified, Grand Champion District, with nearly 500 competing ‘finishing’ salt. 300 events throughout the United winning teams, from KCBS certified teams from across America. The “State Championships,” are invited In barbecuing and smoking (which States. Barbecuing and smoking Royal is, without dispute, the largest to compete in the big-daddy of all are often performed simultaneously), are the name-of-the-game at these barbecue contest in the world. KCBS sanctioned barbeque contests: a dry rub is often applied prior to competitions, where only fires using Combined with a barbecue-related the American Royal World Series of cooking. Dry rubs are a combination wood, wood pellets or charcoal are trade expo, this food festival truly Barbecue Invitational, held in Kansas of spices, herbs and other dry allowed. lives up to its name: the “World Series City. To qualify as a “state champion,” seasonings; the combinations are Cooked entries are judged in four of Barbecue.” Usually held at the end the local qualifying contest must KCBS meat categories: Chicken, of September-early October endless. All professional and many hold a proclamation signed by including Cornish Game Hen and If you really love barbecue, home cooks have their own ‘secret’ the governor, declaring it a state Kosher Chicken; Pork Ribs (must barbeque, BBQ, Bar-B-Que—well, rub, the formula for which is closely championship contest. include the bone; country style ribs whatever you prefer to call it—get guarded. A basting liquid may In Missouri, a certified “State are prohibited); Pork (defined as out to one of these fantastic, family be used periodically to maintain Championship” contest is held events. You can find one in Missouri moisture. Barbecuing and smoking Boston Butt, Picnic and/or Whole somewhere almost every week. These almost any weekend, year-round. are long, slow processes where the Shoulder, weighing a minimum of five barbecue cook-offs are usually big meat is flavored and tenderized by the pounds); and Beef Brisket (corned events, with live music, craft vendors, Heck, hit ‘em all and suck down some process. Wet sauces are rarely used beef is not allowed). Pork shall be games and family activities. Plus, great American Que; you might even during the actual cooking period; if cooked whole (bone in or bone out) they are great places to experience get some ideas to use at home. For a used, they are added at the very end, and shall not be separated (pulled) Missouri and chow-down on some full list, go to the KCBS events page. to prevent burning. during the cooking process. truly spectacular, down-home Que. Enjoy!

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Built in 1912, the course or a meal. While in Ste. Genevieve, set offers a fun challenge for aside time to visit the many wonderful players of all skill levels, as antique shops, historic homes and well as lovely views of the wineries. surrounding park. Choose People around the world know from three nine-hole courses Branson for its live shows and family and make your own 18-hole entertainment – the town offers combination. After you work great golf as well. At The Pointe Golf up an appetite from all that Course, you enjoy excellent views of golf, head to the Boathouse for Lake Taneycomo as you play 18 holes a sandwich, hand-tossed pizza, along its banks. Water on nine holes fish and chips, and other light and bunkers on every hole make for fare. an interesting game. Afterwards, kick your feet up at the on-site grill and PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF TOURISM. Left: Norman K. Probstein Golf Course, St. Louis; Right: Excelsior Springs Golf Club, Excelsior Springs bar and take a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool. In Blue Springs, the stunning horizon. offering free games for kids younger Looking for a fun alternative to Stone Canyon Golf Club delights Excelsior Springs Golf Course than 16 (after noon Monday through golf? Pay a visit to Kactus Creek golfers seeking exciting and pairs an excellent golf experience Thursday; after 2 p.m. Saturday and Croquet Club, in Parkville, north challenging play. This is a Greg with a side of history. The clubhouse Sunday). of Kansas City. One of the few Norman Signature Design course, is a log cabin built in 1825. Union In the picturesque town of Ste. professional croquet clubs open to the which includes unique landscape and Confederate soldiers fought the Genevieve, the Ste. Genevieve Golf public, Kactus Creek welcomes new features and bunkering. Play a great Battle of Fredericksburg on this site; Club provides a relaxed, scenic golfing and experienced players alike. Even if 18 holes, and be sure to look up and a monument to the battle stands near experience for all players. After a fun you’ve never swung a croquet mallet, enjoy the view: downtown Kansas the 15th hole. Excelsior Springs Golf game on the pine tree-lined course, the staff will get you up to speed on City shimmers on the western Course welcomes young golfers by head to the clubhouse for a cold drink this classic game in no time.

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UNIVERSAL, ORLANDO- Sedalia, Missouri has been selected as a host destination for Season 8 FIREBALL RUN: America's Frontier. A reality-filmed series, FIREBALL RUN is the Most Epic Adventurally in America® a gripping and emotional 8 day, 2,500 mile, life-sized trivia game, where America serves as the game board; 40 driving teams compete for glory, bragging rights, and a plastic road sign. All while aiding in a massive effort to recover America's missing children.

The public is encouraged to visit downtown Sedalia on Oct. 3 for an afternoon of live streaming, family fun, to meet the celebrity teams and see their rides, then come out again Saturday morning, Oct. 4, for the Day 8 green flag and the Queen of the Prairies Festival of the Arts. • October 3 - FIREBALL RUN Epic Adventurally Reality-filmed Series- • October 4- Queen of the Prairies Art Festival Downtown Sedalia - Family Fun! Block Party 4th Annual nof the • Artists , Crafters, Folk Artists • Artist’s Demonstrations • Live streaming family fun uee Q Prairies • Strolling Docents in period costume • Meet the celebrity teams, see their rides Festival of the • Musicians • Ventriloquist • Pony Rides • Face Painting • Block Party with live bands Rukus & Full Moon Arts • West Central Missouri Vintage Auto Club cars on display August 7 - 17th, 2014 queen of the prairies festival of the arts • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • october 4, 2014