by Caleb Jones A couple of months ago, my brother and I took our boys, our dad and a handful of cousins and family friends on the fishing trip of a lifetime. Our destination was Fletcher Lake, Ontario. Calling it “remote” doesn’t do it justice. There are no roads to...
Dentist leads Pickin’ and Grinnin’ bluegrass jam on his lunch break STORY AND PHOTOS by Sara Schafer On the first Wednesday of each month, Sam Zimmer knows how he’ll spend his lunch break. The family dentist takes off his plastic gloves and specialized glasses, grabs...
A coffee lover’s guide to the Show-Me State’s best brews STORY AND PHOTOS by Ricki Spargo From cozy corners to small-town staples, Missouri’s rural coffee shops are brewing more than just great cups of joe — they’re serving up community. Scattered across back roads...
The Kay Brothers preserve and honor the rural music of their ancestors. by Sara Schafer | sschafer@ruralmissouri.coop photos by Sara Schafer and Paul Newton The energy connects everyone in the room. Fast-paced picking, sibling harmonies and homespun...