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Plan a Sweet Thrift Store Adventure Near Fort Leonard Wood!

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If you are someone who loves thrift store finds, we highly recommend you treat yourself to a trip to Pulaski County! In fact, with the itineraries from VisitPulaskiCounty.org you can make a day trip or a full weekend and never run out of things to do. In today’s blog, we’d love to tell you a little bit about what you will see on the Thrift and Sweets Tour spanning from Dixon and Crocker, to Richland, Saint Robert, Waynesville and more! To make planning your treasure-finding trip easy, just keep reading this blog! photo credit: VisitPulaskiCounty.org Day One: Following https://visitpulaskicounty.org/visit/itineraries/thrift-and-sweets-tours , your first day would start in the area of Dixon and Crocker, both of which are railroad boom towns. Along with beautiful rolling hills and rural landscapes, you will enjoy looking for unique finds at Whatever Antiques and Collectibles. You will also find the Dixon Area Caring Center Thrift Shop, and Triple Creek Antiques along the same stretch of

Three Unmissable Events in Pulaski County this September

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As autumn leaves begin to fall, Pulaski County, Missouri, bursts into life with events that offer something for everyone. This September, rev your engines, tune your guitars and get ready for some fun; it's time for some favorite annual events in Pulaski County! The following information and photos are from https://visitpulaskicounty.org . Click the heading for each event to learn more details! Route 66 Hogs and Frogs Festival (Sept. 22nd-24th) Waynesville's Roubidoux Park transforms into a bikers' paradise with the Route 66 Hogs and Frogs Festival. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, MO 4-11, leads the charge in organizing bike shows and community poker runs. The festival also presents a customized motorcycle to a deserving veteran. But that's not all. The festival brims with live bands, food stalls, craft vendors, and even tattoo artists! Don your 40s-50s pinup attire for the Miss Croaker contest or show off your beard in the Beard & Exotic Hair Contest. C

Enjoy GREAT Deals at Fort Wood Hotels

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Welcome to Fort Wood Hotels , where we not only promise the best lodging near Fort Leonard Wood , but also exciting deals and specials to make your stay even more rewarding. We believe in providing exceptional service to our guests, and part of that service is ensuring they receive the best value for their money. Therefore, we have crafted a variety of deals to suit different guests' needs, all aimed at making your stay with us a memorable one. Here, we highlight seven fantastic offers currently available at Fort Wood Hotels. Donate to the USO Donate to the USO with every night stay! For every night of the guest’s stay, 10.00 USD will be donated to the USO of Missouri/Fort Leonard Wood. Choice Privileges Specials at Comfort Inn Bonus 1000 to 5000 points with your stay. You choose how fast you want to start earning rewards. Free rooms can start with as low as 8000 points at some locations. Pick your points package at booking. Stay Longer & Save $$$ Discounts get bigger as you ad

What Our Guests Have to Say About Fort Wood Hotels

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At Fort Wood Hotels , we are focused on service and taking great care of our guests. We work as a team to provide the most pleasant and friendly stay possible while you are here. We are all about giving guests what they want, and we truly believe you will not find a higher quality hotel in the Fort Leonard Wood area at a better value. That is the reason we are consistently winning top awards. But more important to us, we consistently get great feedback from the valued guests that stay with us, and we think that means more than anything. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Here are just a few testimonials we thought we would share with you to give you a feel for what it is like to stay at Fort Wood Hotels.   Mainstay Suites “From check-in to departure, it’s always an awesome stay here. They have always helped me with any problems or questions that arise. I judge my motel from the time I pull in and view the outside, then the entrance, and finally the room, this motel rates high

Picture Perfect Spring (and Summer) Road Trips - Part 2

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Welcome back to part two of our exciting journey discovering spring road trips around Central Missouri. Today, we're set to delve even deeper into the picturesque landscapes that define Pulaski County. With rolling hills, lush valleys, and breathtaking scenic drives, this area holds a charm that begs to be explored. The excerpts below are taken directly from  https://visitpulaskicounty.org/ozarks-leaf-peepers-backroad-bonanza-2/ . We encourage you to check out their site for even more details on attractions and activities in Pulaski County. So, buckle up and join us as we set off on the next leg of our road trip adventure!  Hartford Road 1.15 miles northeast of Road Ranger, Highway 28 Hartford Road, a 3.39-mile-long loop drops into a Big Piney River valley. After only a mile you will be rewarded with dramatic river bluffs. In an especially picturesque scene, the road squeezes between the Big Piney River and the former Possum Lodge resort before climbing back to Highway 28 positione

Picture Perfect Spring Road Trips - Part 1

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Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year around our area! What better excuse to see all the natural wonders around our affordable hotels in the Fort Leonard Wood area than to go on a road trip this Spring! As the leaves and flowers start to bloom, you'll love checking out these scenic road trips around Pulaski County! Riverside/Redding Roads 6.38 miles north of Lexington Road, Highway 17 Riverside and Redding roads are a dynamic duo combining for 6.3 miles to connect Highway 17 with T Highway. Just over a mile into the trip you will see the Gasconade River on your left. At 2.04 miles is Schlicht Springs Access. This area is named for early mill operator and resort owner John Schlicht. At 2.27 miles turn left to stay on Riverside Road. At 4.82 miles turn right onto Redding Road. At 5.10 miles you will see Bethlehem Baptist Church and Cemetery on your right. The rocked structure beckons photographers. This area was once called Flea Hollow, so named because the former church

A Scenic Tour You are Sure to Enjoy in Pulaski County

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If you are looking for a great scenic tour to take in the Pulaski County area, you are in luck! We found an amazing one that we wanted to share with you. But fair warning, you may find yourself wanting to spend some extended time in the area when you do this tour. You can go to pocketsites.com to find the interactive map and more details on each part of the tour. But to get an idea of some of the features you can see, just keep reading this blog to hear about 7 of them! The following photos and information are credited to  https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Devils-Elbow-Shutterbug-Beautiful-Pulaski-County-USA-323 . Sugar Bowls At one time this area was listed as one of Missouri’s “beauty spots” by the State Planning Commission. The Sugar Bowls are a rock formation on the Big Piney River aptly named because they are shaped like sugar bowls. Wooden Railroad Trestle Overlook This is a 1940s railroad bridge also called the Schoolhouse Bridge with a beautiful view overlooking the Big Pine