ShareWe’ve closed one poll on mountain lions just to open another one.
The results of the poll “Do you agree with releasing the Reynolds County mountain lion?” showed an overwhelming case for letting the lion go: 47 people voted for freedom, and only 1 person said the cat should have been kept in confinement.
But [...]

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A state senator has introduced legislation clarifying that anyone in Missouri may kill a mountain lion, according to an AP story forwarded to us by writer Doug Smith.
Republican Sen. Bill Stouffer, of Napton in mid-state Missouri, offered the proposal Thursday. His bill says anyone who kills a mountain lion would have to report it [...]

ShareIf you are a Missouri angler, this is a quick reminder that fishing permit and small game permits will expire February 29th. Yes, you get a whole extra day to renew your permit, a process better explained at the MDC site. You may buy a new permit online or in person from one of the [...]

ShareThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake is pleased to announce their upcoming special events for 2012. Families can enjoy volunteer opportunities, living history events, connecting with the great outdoors, or just soaking up seasonal fun. Check out the annual favorites below (subject to possible change ):

April 14-15 34th Annual Old Greenville Black [...]

Share(Missouri State office The Nature Conservancy news release.)
Missouri’s Greater Prairie Chicken and the American Burying Beetle
Made the List, But Both Species Face Threats
So you think you’ve had some strange dates? This Valentine’s Day, The Nature Conservancy compiled the top 10 most bizarre examples of love in the wild.

ShareEven though numerous groundhogs today say there will be six more weeks of winter, many in Traveler Country are still waiting for winter to arrive. The plants and animals seem to be confused, so we’re not putting much credence in the groundhog predictions this year.

We’ve had several reliable reports of crocus in January. Several [...]

ShareWhew! After all the work, the February River Hills Traveler is finally getting out there.
This one is something special, folks, and that’s not hype. We’re kicking off our 40th Anniversary year with some exclusive photos and coverage of the mountain lion trapped near Centerville in Reynolds County on January 5. Writer Doug Smith interviewed [...]

ShareOzark National Scenic Riverways has completed the internal review of the park’s General Management Plan.
“The park staff have completed their review of the 318 page document and have provided comments. These remarks have been compiled and submitted to the Denver Service Center planning team,” says Acting Superintendent Black.
Besides the park staff reviewing [...]

SharePart of Jo’s husband’s job means he travels all over the state. He’s rarely without a camera, (and just figured out how to use the camera on his cell phone for when that happens.)
A couple weeks ago life took him to Big Lake State Park. If you usually stay on the eastern or southern [...]

ShareThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake announces the opening and closing dates of their recreation facilities for 2012. They are as follows (subject to change):
Chaonia Landing (sites 1-9) Open All Year