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Upcoming Events in Farmington
It might be cold outside, but that doesn't mean you have to be stuck in the house. There is no shortage of activities and events going on in the area. Ice Skating in Downtown Farmington The Farmington Ice Rink is open on Fridays from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m, Saturdays from...
A Great Winter Hike Near Farmington
If you're looking for a great winter hike, be sure to head to Hickory Canyons near Farmington. Hickory Canyons is beautiful year around, but when the temperature is cold, and the waterfall is frozen over the canyon - it is a spectacular view. Hickory Canyons is...
Where to Find Santa Claus in Farmington
Santa Claus is a popular guy this time of year, and we want to make sure you get a chance to see him and get some photos while he's in Farmington. Here is a list of places you can find him this holiday season. Winter Wonderland at Long Memorial Hall Visit Santa and...
Upcoming Holiday Events in Farmington
Upcoming Holiday Events in Farmington 1. Ice Skating Rink Now Open The Farmington Tourism & Convention Bureau is excited to bring an ice skating rink to downtown Farmington! The rink is located in the back parking lot of the Farmington Library between A Street and...
12 Days of Hiking – Day 12 – St. Joe State Park
12 Days of Hiking - Day 12 - St. Joe State Park It was a great day at St. Joe State Park, but one day is not nearly enough. St. Joe has over 30 miles of trails for hiking. The Hickory Ridge Trail is a 4 mile loop that takes approximately 3 hours to complete. The...
12 Days of Hiking – Day 10 – Castor River Shut-Ins
12 days of Hiking - Day 10 - Castor River Shut-Ins The Castor River Shut-Ins, located in the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area, are absolutely amazing. This is Missouri's only pink granite shut-ins. The rushing water of the Castor River over the pink rock is a...
12 Days of Hiking – Day 11 – Millstream Gardens
12 Days of Hiking - Day 11 - Millstream Gardens This hike is one of my absolute favorites in the area. The hike is relatively easy and leads to the most incredible views of the Tiemann Shut-Ins. The trail is a 1.7 mile paved trail. You can also do the 2.5 mile hike to...
12 Days of Hiking – Day 9 – Hughes Mountain
12 Days of Hiking - Day 9 - Hughes Mountain As you can see the ground was covered in frost when I arrived. That was not how I expected my 12 Days of Hiking to go since the idea was to get good fall photos of all the hiking trails, but by the time I reached the top it...
12 Days of Hiking – Day 8 – Engler Park
12 Days of Hiking - Day 8 - Engler Park Engler Park is located right here in Farmington. It might not be a hike that you were expecting to see on the 12 Days of Hiking, but the park and the trails are beautiful. You will see playgrounds, lakes, a bird sanctuary, and...
12 Days of Hiking – Day 7 – Mina Sauk Falls
12 Days of Hiking - Day 7 - Mina Sauk Falls. Wow! What a beautiful view! This 3 mile hike is at the top of Missouri - the highest point in the state. You will see beautiful views every step of the way, including Missouri's highest waterfall. The waterfall is a wet...