West Plains, MO. - The Ozark Heritage Welcome Center on the North side of West Plains has released their 2023 Guidebook, which was made with the purpose of giving readers a plethora of activities they can do while in the area, whether long-term or short-term. The 2023 Explore West Plains guidebook is now available.
WEST PLAINS, MO - The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local photographer Melissa Wharton's works will be featured inside OzSBI's first floor December 30 through the end of March 2023. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI's business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale describes the works, "Capturing the beauty of her surroundings, Melissa reveals a true understanding of all nature has to offer. Her photography presents an opportunity for the viewer to experience places they might not see otherwise." Growing up in West Plains, Wharton has always had an interest in the Ozarks mills and springs. Starting with her grandparents taking her on frequent visits to Rockbridge Mill, Wharton began photographing travel outings at a young age. This interest led her to a bachelor's d
West Plains, Mo. - If you are looking for things to do in and around West Plains, you need to pick up the new 2022 Explore West Plains guidebook! The new guidebook is twice as big as last year's book. The 2022 edition includes an expanded section on attractions and parks in West Plains, West Plains events, mural tour of West Plains, history tour of West Plains, and famous West Plainsians. If you are wanting to explore the outdoors around West Plains, there are five day-trips featured or you can create your own day trip choosing locations featured within the book. You will find information about mills, springs, lakes and ponds, conservation areas, state parks, and points of interest. A map and turn-by-turn directions are included. If you are looking for outdoor adventure, the guidebook features river access locations, swimming holes, and information about the Ozark Trail for those wishing to mountain bike, horseback ride, or hike through the Mark Twain National Forest. You also wil