Continuing the kick off started the previous week, it was time for a favorite March event held in Missouri, the Missouri Whitewater Association 's kayak races held at Millstream Gardens Conservation Area . This year was the 52nd annual event and the third consecutive for me! It was a bit chilly but enjoyable nevertheless! Unfortunately, because there was no camping trip associated with this weekend, it was a shorter time enjoyed before having to head back. Bigger things were

The eighth trip of the year would take me back to my favorite area of the whole state of Missouri at the best time to visit! For me, that would be the Arcadia Valley during fall! The colors and landscape combine in a way not found in many other places around me.