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It's time — the cicadas are coming. Here's what to know about Missouri's summer brood
If you've spent any time outdoors the last few days, you may have heard the rhythmic buzzing — or screaming — of cicadas beginning to emerge from the ground. For the first time in 221 years, more than one million cicadas will emerge simultaneously throughout the country. Deemed...
Missouri cicadas are about to emerge en masse. The state's top expert answers your most-asked questions
ST. LOUIS — Missouri's peak emergence of periodical cicada Brood XIX is nearing, and the brood's early risers have everyone talking around the state. The insects' appearance has quickly pushed "cicadas" to become one of the most-searched terms in Missouri, according to Google Trends. Interest in the bugs recently peaked, and shows no signs of stopping as hundreds of cicadas turn into millions.
Driftwood Outdoors: State parks worth the investment for health and wellness
State parks are treasured destinations where diverse outdoor experiences abound. For many families, state parks offer their foremost opportunities for interacting with nature. Biking, walking, fishing, camping, bird watching, swimming and so many more activities are available for anyone to enjoy because of an abundance of state parks throughout the Midwest that are both accessible and affordable.
Planning a summer trip? These MO parks ranked among the best places to camp in the Midwest
Two Missouri parks have been named among the best places to camp in the Midwest. The Dyrt, a camping platform that lists campgrounds, reviews and tips, released its Best Places to Camp Regional Awards this week. The platform divides winners into six regions of the country: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. For the Midwest region, B Berry Farms & Co. in Elkland ranked No. 5 and Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park in Middle Brook rounded out the list at No. 10.
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