We are now at Harry S. Truman State Park near Warsaw, Missouri. In the last forty days we have spent 38 at public campgrounds. These public lands are wonderful. This is the view of Truman Lake from the Bluff Ridge Trail in the park.
Matey and I enjoyed these views yesterday morning,
as we walked along the wooded trail. It was a bit hard to find in the fallen leaves, but we found it.
In the evening we walked the Western Wallflower Trail, and although the season is wrong for the flowers, we did see the lowering sun reflected on lake.
Not only was it another beautiful trail,
I also feel safe walking these trails with just Matey for company.
This morning we walked the 1000th Mile Trail and caught the early sun on the hillside.
The maples here made pops of color amid the mostly green oaks. This trail went through an area that’s being reclaimed from invasive red cedar (actually a juniper).
There were plenty of beautiful trees.
And a glimpse of another part of the lake.
Even when we stay at a commercial campground we spend most of our days on public land.
Both days we were here we played disc golf at a Corps of Engineers recreation area nearby.
It was a fun course,
in a pretty setting,
and we had it all to ourselves.
We wouldn’t be able to live like this and enjoy so much of the beauty of this nation (and Canada) if it weren’t for the public lands. So thank you taxpayers everywhere.
On the Roam Again 
You are so welcome!! Thank you for sharing our beautiful parks. Jill, have you decided where to spend the winter months ?
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As a fellow taxpayer, you’re welcome. These pics are beautiful. Amazing there’s so few folks there. That lake looks like a great place to go kayak fishing. Love reading your blog!
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Vickie – The holiday season near our daughter and her family in Hot Springs, AR. Then January to Florida. Planning to visit PSJ the beginning of February.
Jack- The campground was almost full over the weekend, but the trails and disc golf course were empty. Lot of kayaking possible here, this lake is huge. We saw motor boats, even some good sized sailboats at the Marina.
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You’re welcome from this taxpayer, too! Thanks for sharing the beauty of the trees and the lake!
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You’re welcome. I wish I could get the vibrancy to come through, but there are definitely limits to an old iPhone camera.
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