When people ask me about visiting a national park, especially one of the historic sites, I usually recommend starting with the visitor center. But I will make an exception today. When you go to George Washington Carver National Monument in rural southwestern Missouri, start with the nature trail.
Holiday open houses are planned this weekend by the George Washington Carver National Monument, the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center, the Post Memorial Art Library, and the Joplin History &
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