The fourth trip of the year would take me back to Trail of Tears State Park in southeast Missouri! This park is dedicated to the Native Americans that lost their lives during the relocation march they were forced on by the United States government in 1838-1839. The trail and march have since been called the Trail of Tears for their losses.

My hunt for my 18th Missouri Camper Award brought me, again, to Mark Twain Lake State Park just in time for the annual Perseid Meteor shower! Easily one of the best places I can think of to see the meteors (as long as the skies are clear)! Like last year, this year did not disappoint!

It was an impromptu trip, much like many of my trips, to say the least! After what seemed like the longest winter on record, the first sign of nice weather and my gear was packed before the destination was picked!

With the weather.... better than it was and a fever to get back to camping, it was time to start the quest for the 18th camper award!

The hunt for a second MO Camper Award ends!!

The hunt for a second MO Camper Award continues!

The hunt for a second MO Camper Award continues with the Perseid Meteor shower!

The hunt for a second MO Camper Award continues... in record summer heat!

Beginning a new mission!

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