Wilber Allen Memorial State Wildlife Area
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/wilbur-allen-memorial-conservation-area
Wilbur Allen Memorial Conservation Area is located on a gravel road off Highway 95 about 20 miles northeast of Hartville in Wright County.
The area was named in honor of Mr. Wilbur Allen, the inventor of the compound bow. To commemorate Mr. Allen's contribution to archery, his family in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Conservation, established this area in 1981. Its purpose is to promote the sport of bow hunting by providing a place where deer are hunted exclusively by bow. (Other wildlife species may be taken with firearms during the prescribed season.)
The 380-acre tract is half forested. The remainder is planted with native grasses and other plants to benefit a large number of wildlife species.
One mile of the Gasconade River runs through the area, affording many recreational opportunities. This river is well known for its excellent smallmouth bass and goggle-eye fishing.
During your visit, you may view various forest improvement practices designed to improve tree growth, quality, and species composition. The practices also improve wildlife habitat and watershed quality. Wildlife habitat management includes the creation of watering ponds and the manipulation of fields within the forest to provide added food sources. Timber harvests also produce forage and cover for wildlife.
Paddy Creek Recreation Area
https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/missouri/mark-twain/paddy-creek-recreation-area
This recreation area is nestled in a hollow along Paddy Creek, a major tributary to the Big Piney River, 1/2 mile away. It provides a picnic area and 23 campsites. It is located adjacent to the east boundary of the Paddy Creek Wilderness and is one of the 3 trailheads for the Big Piney Trail. Paddy Creek flows year-round and is a crystal clear wading creek.
Laura Ingall Wider Home
Fans visiting the last of Laura’s homes on Rocky Ridge Farm in Mansfield, Missouri will discover the chapters of Laura’s life which contain events that honed her writing skills and ultimately inspired her cherished Little House books.
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
https://www.rareseeds.com/
The hard-working gardeners and farmers at Baker Creek have a huge job, tending to the tens of thousands of plants in the trial gardens and greenhouses, as well as those who care for the fields set aside for seed production and testing. It's work that happens quietly, perpetually, and always under the radar. Come with us for a peek at what they do!
Battle of Hartville
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hartville
Marmaduke led a Confederate raid into Missouri in early January 1863. This movement was two-pronged. Col. Joseph C. Porter led one column, comprising his Missouri Cavalry Brigade, out of Pocahontas, Arkansas, to assault Union posts around Hartville, Missouri. When he neared Hartville on January 9, he sent a detachment forward to reconnoiter. It succeeded in capturing the small militia garrison. The same day, Porter moved toward Marshfield. On January 10, some of Porter's men raided other Union installations in the area before making contact with Marmaduke's column east of Marshfield. Marmaduke had received reports of Union troops approaching to surround him and prepared for a confrontation.
On January 10, Col. Samuel Merrill commanded an approaching Union relief column from Houston, Missouri. He and his command arrived in Hartville that morning, discovered that the small garrison had already surrendered, and set out toward Springfield. His force went into camp on Wood's Fork of the Gasconade River. Early on the morning of January 11 the approaching Confederates under Porter made contact with Merrill's scouts and skirmishing commenced.
Rosewood Farms Country Gifts
https://www.grandpajoeschocolates.com/
Fall in love with Grandpa Joe's Old Fashioned Chocolates. Delicious chocolate begins somewhere and our story begins with our Grandpa Joe. Our Grandpa Joe dreamed of being able to provide people with one of a kind gourmet chocolates. In the early 1940's he began living his dream by perfecting his chocolate recipes and sharing his creations with his friends and family. He dreamed of opening a chocolate shop one day, but he never got to see his dream come true. Now, 60 years later, we are making our Grandpa Joe's dream a reality. Grandpa Joe's Old Fashioned Chocolates is family owned and operated in the heart of the Ozarks. We offer over 100 varieties of old-fashioned chocolates, caramels, fudges, and toffee that are hand dipped in small batches and made using four generations of treasured recipes and the finest ingredients available.
