Ozark Heritage Center in Salem, MO
 

10/25/2012-We departed Missouri Tuesday morning, the 23rd of October. All good things must come to an end, and this was our visit to Independence. Sister Sarah was a gracious hostess and we are most appreciative of her efforts. We were able to take a side trip from Kansas City to Boss, MO and visit Ken Fiebelman, a local historian and antique dealer in Salem, MO. He has written several books about Dent and Crawford Counties (and others) which contain snippets of the Short family, who were ancestors and lived in and around Boss and Dillard some time ago.
The fall colors are still in view but the peak has passed. Heading into Oklahoma from Missouri, was quite the contrast. Oklahoma hasn't changed, at least not in the full sense of reds and yellows. There were some hardwoods that were beginning to show their elegance, but most roadside trees were still green and the roadsides were still being mowed. Wind has been a factor as it continues to blow all across Oklahoma, buffeting the coach. We will continue our journey westward to AZ. Happy trails!!

Oklahoma roadside still green
 

South Missouri showing it's color