First Lady Georganne Nixon comments on
“Growing Up with the River: Nine Generations on the Missouri”
The Burkhardts know that Jay and I love the Missouri River. The Governor’s mansion overlooks the Big Muddy, we canoe and kayak on the river, and we explore all along the Katy Trail and the river valley. We ride our bikes to visit the giant bur oak near the Katy Trail in McBaine, so Dan and Connie sent us a copy of Growing Up with the River. It is a treasure! The stories make the history so alive and accessible. I know that the book will inspire the children of Missouri and their families to get outside and experience more of our beautiful state!
Georganne Nixon
First Lady, State of Missouri