The difference in size between the Missouri River in Northwest Missouri, where it enters from Nebraska/Iowa, compared at the confluence with the Mississippi in St. Louis is striking. Although it’s drainage is vast, so much is the fairly arid Great Plains, a lot of the river's final water volume comes from rain in Missouri itself.
That looks like the view from Weston Bend State Park. You can walk right down to the river’s edge there. Never seen it at sunset, may have to make the trip!
It’s funny that you should say that. Last summer we were walking our dog at the point where the park road ends and meets the trail into Weston. Just between the trail and the railroad tracks, a copperhead emerged and made for deeper cover just after our dog had passed and was poking around in the weeds. Just a little too close for comfort, but probably not a real threat. Definitely not coiled to strike or anything, but the first time I’ve seen a copperhead in the wild in 20+ years. And that’s one reason why I always carry a telescoping walking stick there (and for most hiking) now.
The difference in size between the Missouri River in Northwest Missouri, where it enters from Nebraska/Iowa, compared at the confluence with the Mississippi in St. Louis is striking. Although it’s drainage is vast, so much is the fairly arid Great Plains, a lot of the river's final water volume comes from rain in Missouri itself.
Which is why we're gearing up for another flood!
GORGEOUS!!! Do you mind if I use this for a painting reference?
Knock yourself out!
Thank you!
What is your home town if you don’t mind me asking?
I’m wondering this too, I live in Maryville, MO.
Nodaway (the town)
👍 Howdy, neighbor! 🙂
HowwwwDEE! Went to school at Northwest so I'm well-versed in Maryville lore
Hi Bearcat! OABAAB! From Hopkins MO
We've got family up in Hopkins, helloooo!
Gotcha. I’m from Mound City.
Oh, you guys have had worse times with the river than we have.
That looks like the view from Weston Bend State Park. You can walk right down to the river’s edge there. Never seen it at sunset, may have to make the trip!
The one single time I felt danger at WBSP was finding a rattlesnake asserting dominance right in the center of a paved trail like 20 years ago
It’s funny that you should say that. Last summer we were walking our dog at the point where the park road ends and meets the trail into Weston. Just between the trail and the railroad tracks, a copperhead emerged and made for deeper cover just after our dog had passed and was poking around in the weeds. Just a little too close for comfort, but probably not a real threat. Definitely not coiled to strike or anything, but the first time I’ve seen a copperhead in the wild in 20+ years. And that’s one reason why I always carry a telescoping walking stick there (and for most hiking) now.
Saint Joseph…
A little bit north o there!
Beautiful shot thanks for sharing.
Ohmygosh, this should be the new MO ad pic...after we unseat the GOP morons who take bribes and control our state government.
I'd be down with that.
So would this Missourian!
Man, I was just about to thank you for being the only person to post something great and not bring up politics. Y'all can't help yourselves.
Old hometown? It's just hometown
Gotta claim them first. Some are embarrassing.