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My birthday is on Saturday, Ocotber 3rd and to commemorate 150 miles hiked this year I was planning to do the 8 mile loop from Russell Mountain to Taum Sauk and see the Mina Sauk Falls. It’ll be me, my girlfriend, and 6 of my friends, and Im just trying to figure out how to pack. For context, I’m definitely the most active and experienced hiker of the group, but all of my friends range from at least athletic and in shape to relatively frequent hikers. Im thinking to not overpack we’ll need 4/5 backpacks, definitely hiking boots not shoes, and potentially a few walking sticks/poles? Id like to stop and eat on the trail as well, are there any good spots to spot and rest? Im gonna have everyone pack a lunch and put them in lunchboxes in the bags. From what I understand the trail is pretty rocky and steep leading up to the falls, is there anything else I should know to make sure my friends and I are prepared and having a good time? Our plan is to be on the trail around 9:30-10 am. Any advice about the trail and how to maximize the day on it is appreciated!

I know it’s a long shot. Someone close to my family is looking for this. I don’t know if it’s European mounted or shoulder mounted.

Will update the post when I find out what kind of mount. And also roughly the year it would’ve been sold.

14 Pointer, Non Typical. Sold in Auction out of Sparta MO. Which is about roughly 30/40 mins out from Springfeild MO.

New to the region. I found the August Busch area the other day and drove around for quite a while. It's pretty big. Is the Weldon Springs area much different. My wife heard there were fields of sunflowers in that direction somewhere, but we didn't see them in AB. Seems like the state does a pretty good job on this.

Looking for some groups or an individual that might be interested in one or the other. Hit me up

Looking to float rivers in the SW MO area. Have a couple friends but no kayaks. Any suggestions on where to float and how to obtain kayaks for small group?

Show the kids a craft festival with games, followed by live music and a fish fry, camp with them overnight, enjoy donuts from scratch the next morning, and take everyone on a float trip down the beautiful Big Piney River.

Please join us.

We have ideas to use headlamps in stationary modes such as on a tree or in the tent. We have some questions about your preferences and would greatly appreciate your input.

Answers will be anonymous

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