Summer is right around the corner and now's the time to start planning your summer travels. Take it easy this year and plan a trip that's just as jam-packed with adventure, while keeping it a little closer to home.  Fort Leonard Wood is centrally located in Missouri and offers visitors so many fun things to do, especially if you love the outdoors! Learn more about what our beautiful area has in store for you during your summer getaway to Mid-Missouri !  FISHING Anglers from all over can enjoy a day fishing in one of our amazing rivers and springs. Many of our locals like to take a canoe or kayak on the river for a laid-back day. If floating down the river isn't your style, you can fish from the banks. This area has some of the finest trout fishing in the Roubidoux Creek at Laughlin Park. Trout fishing is a true art so if fishing is on your list, make sure you have your trout fishing gear when you visit. Fishing in the Midwest is some of the best but when you can fish a riv