Tag Archives: Missouri

Fly Fishing on the Meramec

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

A scientist at my work likes to go fly fishing on the weekends. He’s been going since he was a little boy growing up in Pennsylvania. The other day, he asked me to come. I agreed because I’ve always wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged environment, fishing, fly fishing, hiking, Meramec River, Missouri, nature, outdoors, rainbow trout, river, smoked fish, smoked trout, Southern Missouri, trout | Leave a comment

Washington, Missouri (and Augusta)

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

When I moved back to St. Louis, my aunt told me about Washington, Missouri. It’s a small town next to the Missouri River that’s known for its antique shops and delicious food. Since antiques and delicious food are two of … Continue reading →

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Kimmswick

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Last weekend I decided to take road trip to Kimmswick, Missouri. I saw a sign for the town a couple months ago when I was driving down to Taum Sauk Mountain but I brushed it off as a tourist trap. … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged Blue Owl, Blue Owl Restaurant, homemade pie, Hoppies Marina, Kimmswick, Kimmswick Missouri, marina, Mississippi River, Missouri, pie, road trip, small town, strawberry rhubarb pie, turkey club | 2 Comments

Taum Sauk Mountain and Arcadia Valley

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

The summer before my freshman year of high school, I went to sleep away camp in a tiny town next to Taum Sauk Mountain in southern Missouri’s Arcadia Valley. I didn’t appreciate nature as much then, so the highlight of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged Arcadia, Arcadia Valley, BLT, frozen custard, hiking, Ice Cream, lunch, Missouri, Restaurant Reviews, road trip, roadtrip, Southern Missouri, Taum Sauk, Taum Sauk Mountain, Thee Abbey Kitchen | Leave a comment

Hawn State Park and Ste. Geneviève

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

I like to spend at least one day hiking every weekend. I find that this does two things: It keeps me in shape, and it keeps me sane. No matter what kind of day I’m having, if I spend a … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurant Reviews, Traveling, Uncategorized | Tagged farm, Hawn State Park, Missouri, missouri state park, nature, parks, rural, Sara's Ice Cream, Southern Missouri, Ste. Geneviève, Stella and Me Cafe, travel, traveling | 1 Comment

Breakfast Banana Split, Etc.

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Emily Wasserman

Sometimes when I wake up in the morning, I know exactly what I want to eat for breakfast. Other mornings, I’m not so sure. Do I want toast? Do I want oatmeal? Do I want a smoothie bowl? Do I … Continue reading →