This May, the city of Waynesville, Missouri, holds the distinguished honor of hosting The Wall That Heals, a traveling three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. From May 16th to 19th, 2024, residents and visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with a poignant piece of our nation’s history, right in their backyard. This event marks the only Missouri location for The Wall That Heals in 2024, offering a rare and introspective experience into the legacy of the Vietnam War. photo credit: https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/ The Wall That Heals extends beyond a mere visit; it's an immersive experience fostering healing, education, and remembrance. It invites visitors to reflect on the sacrifices of the more than 58,000 names etched into its surface, honoring those who gave everything in service to their country. This exhibit, including a mobile Education Center, brings the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to communities acros...

It is no surprise to people that the Pulaski County area is an outstanding destination for outdoor enthusiasts, Route 66 fans, and even history buffs. But many people don’t realize that it’s also a great destination location for gamers! There are several very cool places for gamers to hang out, find great merchandise, and make new friends in the Saint Roberts area. If you or someone you know is an avid gamer and have not checked out the Fort Leonard Wood area, we think it would be well worth the trip. If you’d like to hear more about what we have for you to enjoy, just read on to learn about three hangouts, and an exciting event you just may want to attend. Gamers Hideout 1018 Missouri Avenue Saint Robert, Missouri 65584-4640 573-336-2148 Do you love Magic the Gathering? Are you a Dungeons & Dragons fan? Then Gamers Hideout in Saint Robert is a place you can’t miss! Are you looking for that one card you need to complete the perfect deck? Do you need some D&D Dice? Find them her...

For many people, getting to enjoy the holiday lights is one of their favorite things about the Christmas season. It’s a little different everywhere you go, but the magical feeling of wonder and reminders of your childhood are consistent. If you live in or are traveling to the Fort Leonard Wood area this Christmas, we want you to know about the holiday lights that you can enjoy here in mid-Missouri. In today’s blog, we will share with you some specific places you can go to take in the festivities. So just keep reading, to plan your holiday light itinerary! In 2020 the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce started a new holiday tradition called light up Pulaski County. It is a festive celebration and competition with three different categories including nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community members. This year is the third annual event, and it is growing in popularity each year. In its inaugural year, this holiday light trail created 4 hours of holiday entertainment, and...

You may already know that Pulaski County is a popular destination for history buffs, outdoor enthusiasts, and Route 66 fans, but did you know it was a destination for gamers? It only makes sense, gamers live everywhere! But there are some very cool, perhaps unexpected hangouts for gamers in the Pulaski county area. If you are a gamer and have not checked them out, we think you’re going to be very excited. To see where they are and what they’re like, just keep reading! We got all this information from https://visitpulaskicounty.org/itineraries/gamer-trail/ . Gamers Hideout 1018 Missouri Avenue Saint Robert, Missouri 65584-4640 573-336-2148 The first place we wanted to tell you about is Gamers Hideout, in Saint Robert Missouri. If you’re an avid player of Dungeons and Dragons, or Magic the Gathering, this place is for you! You can pick up D&D dice or maybe the perfect card to complete a deck you have been working on. Plus, Gamers Hideout hosts events and organized games. Just call ah...

History can really take on more meaning when you are able to stand in the place where it happened and learn about the people who lived it. In Pulaski County, you are able to do that in several ways. Today, we wanted to tell you a little bit about the history of the Trail of Tears in this area that we learned at https://visitpulaskicounty.org/trail_of_tears_wayside_exhibit/ and https://visitpulaskicounty.org/itineraries/trail-of-tears-itinerary/ . If are interested in understanding this time in history in a personal way, we would like to share some of what we learned with you in this blog.  photo credit: https://visitpulaskicounty.org/itineraries/trail-of-tears-itinerary/ The Treaty of New Echota The Trail of Tears is a stark example of a sad and tragic point in American history. The Cherokee Indians and four other Indian nations travelled the distance of over 800 miles from 1837 to 1839 as the US government forced them to leave their homelands and relocate in what is today kn...