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Gardens in Missouri
The "Show Me" state has plenty of natural beauty to show off, from the Ozark Mountains to the wide Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. This centrally located state touches 8 others. Featured Gardens:  Powell GardensThis is a relatively new Botanical garden near Kansas City, having only been developed in 1988. However, Powell Gardens can trace its history back to 1948 when it was purchased by ... |
 Map of Missouri Gardens to Visit
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 | On the Way Home: The Diary of a Trip from South Dakota to Mansfield, Missouri, in 1894 by: Laura Ingalls Wilder In 1894, Laura Ingalls Wilder, her husband, Almanzo, and their daughter, Rose, packed their belongings into their covered wagon and set out on a journey from De Smet, South Dakota, to Mansfield, Missouri. They heard that the soil there was rich and the crops were bountiful -- it was even called "the Land of the Big Red Apple." With hopes of beginning a new life, the Wilders made their way to ... [reviews] |
 | On the Upper Missouri: The Journal of Rudolph Friederich Kurz, 1851-1852 by: Rudolph Friederich Kurz In late 1846, Rudolph Friederich Kurz, a young and idealistic Swiss artist, came to the United States to study and paint American Indians. Because he also had to earn a living, he signed on with the Pierre Chouteau Jr. Company (commonly known as the American Fur Company) and traveled northward on the Missouri River to work as a clerk at Fort Berthold and Fort Union in present-day North ... [reviews] |
 | Missouri Off the Beaten Path, 9th: A Guide to Unique Places (Off the Beaten Path Series) by: Patti DeLano Travel the Show Me” state and you discover the back roads, unusual byways, and unique attractions in the state. Six maps and nineteen black-and-white illustrations help you to your destinations. |
 | Backroads & Byways of Missouri: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions (Backroads & Byways) by: Archie Satterfield With natives as your guides, this new series steers you down the most scenic and historic byways in the areas they cover, with plenty of intriguing points of interest and places to eat, stay, and shop along the way. This book is for those who didn't know that grape vines in Missouri changed the wine industry in France, or that the worst earthquake in American history also ... [reviews] |
 | Hiking Missouri - 2nd Edition (America's Best Day Hiking Series) by: Kevin Lohraff Hiking Missouri is your complete guide to 127 of the most scenic day hikes in the state. From the Ozarks to Kansas City, and all trails in between, you'll experience the spectacular beauty of the Show Me state. In this one-of-a-kind resource you'll find these features:
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 | Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens) by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor and architecture from an insider's perspective. [reviews] |
 | A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region by: Adam Levine Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens. [reviews] |
 | 1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die Garden lovers and discriminating travelers will relish this armchair tour of the most beautiful and interesting gardens around the world. Succinct descriptions with stunning color photos showcase the creations of the world's outstanding landscape gardeners, architects, and garden designers. From Spain's famous gardens of the Moorish Alhambra at Granada to San Diego's Healing Garden, created for ... [reviews] |
