| | Grasslands, wildflowers, and spreading oaks make this region a delight to explore. Visit Big Lake, the largest oxbow lake in Missouri, which was formed by the Missouri River. Look for snow geese, bald eagles, deer, and butterflies at Squaw Creek, or spend an afternoon gathering mushrooms. Escape from the heat of a summer afternoon by wandering into the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph. | | | | | | image #1 courtesy of the Missouri Division of Tourism, image #2 courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources, image #3 courtesy of NPS |
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