Warm Weather Adventures in Missouri

If the warmer air that springtime is ushering in has you ready for a getaway, it’s time to start planning your summer vacation. There is nothing like relaxing in the warm sunshine, soaking up Mother Nature all around you and spending time solo or with the ones you love. Summertime is a great excuse for an escape to the country, to the city, to the beach, to the mountains or to wherever is calling your name.

One way to enjoy the outdoors in the Midwest is to escape to the beautiful Ozarks of Missouri. Lush and green, the Ozarks are the perfect escape year-round. In summertime, visitors can enjoy water sports and beachtime, while in the colder months, guests can hike, bike, hunt and more. In Missouri alone, the Ozarks span some 30,000 miles, meaning visitors can get lost in the best way as they connect with the natural scenery around them. If you’re ready for an outdoor adventure this summer, keep reading to find out why Missouri is the place to pick.

Epic summer adventures in the Missouri Ozarks

Floating the river is almost a rite of passage in the state of Missouri. With so many rivers to choose from, a summer float trip is more of a matter of where than anything else. Floating through the Ozarks can be both relaxing and exciting, and it’s the perfect activity to share with a group of people. Mind the rules and get ready for a great time on the river. 

Suggested float spot: Gasconade Hills Resort in Richland, Missouri 

Fishermen and women love trying their luck in the rivers of Missouri. The Gasconade River, especially, is a great spot to cast a line and see what bites. Smallmouth fishing is especially popular in the area and attracts outdoorsmen from all over who are hoping to bring home a great catch. The entire area surrounding Richland is ripe for fishing and provides beautiful waterways and ample sunshine for a perfect day on the water. 

Suggested fishing spot: Gasconade River near Richland, Missouri

Take a swing at a lush golf course that challenges you. There is nothing like walking out onto a green (or maybe driving out to one in a golf cart!) and feeling the sun shine on your back as you swing toward a hole in one. Enjoying the gentle breezes of the summer air as well as admiring the rolling hills around you is a great way to spend an afternoon in warmer weather. 

Suggested public golf course: Richland Golf and Country Club in Richland, Missouri 

Check out some roadside oddities while you travel Missouri. Have you ever wanted to see the world’s largest rocking chair? Well, you can in Cuba, Missouri (although sources say that this is now the second-largest rocking chair in the world.) Want to pose atop a huge rock painted like a frog? Not a problem when you visit the Richland area. With so many unique roadside attractions in Missouri, you’ll want to map them out and take some time to see them all. They range from historical to quirky and silly to serious. Happy travels!

Suggested roadside oddity: The world’s (second) largest rocking chair in Cuba, Missouri

Richland area lodging

Ready to plan your summer vacation? Be sure and book your lodging now before it fills up! Gasconade Hills Resort in Richland, Missouri, is the perfect spot to call home for a few days while you enjoy the Ozarks of Missouri. From float trips to fishing, this spot has everything you need for an adventurous (or relaxing!) getaway to the Show Me State. This Missouri gem features so many amenities on-site, from pools to playgrounds and everything in between, that you’ll want to visit here again and again.