On October 1, 1890, Congress created the Yosemite National Park in California. President Harrison signed it into law.
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Fall Festivals Are Being Held Around The Area In October
Fall just arrived a couple of weeks ago; with that comes festivals. Couch and Thayer are having fall festivals October 2 and 9 respectively.
Like To Photograph? Enter The Nature Contest By The DNR
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a photo contest. This is open for amateur photographers of any age.
Walnut Festival Run Coming Up- Register Early For A T-Shirt!
The Walnut Festival Run is coming up on Friday, October 1, 2021, starting at 5:30 pm at the Alton High School. If you register early, you get a t-shirt!
Twin Pines Conservation Area Hosts Free Family Fishing This Saturday
The Missouri Department of Conservation Twin Pines Conservation Education Center (MDC) (CEC) is hosting a family fish day.
Missouri Ice Cream And Celebrations For 200 Years
Missouri is now 200 years old. Alton, Thomasville, and Thayer, Missouri, held ice cream socials.
Thomasville Ice Cream Social Brought Many From Around The Area
Thomasville, Missouri, had an ice cream social in honor of Missouri’s Bicentennial. The event brought many from around the area to join in the celebration.
Homeschooler Zaila Avant-Garde Wins National Spelling Bee With “Murraya”
Zaila Avant-garde, 14, is a homeschooler from outside New Orleans, LA. After competing for only two years, Zaila has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The 4th Of July Festivities For Alton, Mo. Brought Out The American Spirit
Alton, Mo. held their 4th of July festivities on July 3, 2021, at Piney Creek Park. They had food vendors, bouncy houses, water slides, and the fireworks.
Fun Events Around The State Commemorating Its Uniqueness
With that cities and communities around the state are hosting fun and family friendly events, specific to that town or area.
Fireworks In The Area: Thayer, Thomasville, And Caulfield, Missouri
The 4th of July is coming up and everyone is looking forward to the festivities. Here are the plans for July 4th at Thayer, Thomasville, and Caulfield, Mo.
Alton, Mo Fireworks Are Planned For July 3rd
Everyone loves the fireworks and festivities every year for the 4th of July. Alton, Mo’s., fireworks are planned for July 3, 2021.