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Get the latest news about Magnificent Missouri! See what we’ve been up to, updates on conservation efforts, as well as the organizations we consider our conservation allies!
Peers Store Music Lineup 2025
Support our Missouri artists and local bands with LIVE music on the Peers Store porch every weekend in May, June, and August through October in...
Help Restore Fountain Park After the Devastating Tornado
Fountain Park Needs Our Help One of the many casualties of the devastating tornado that struck St. Louis was Fountain Park, located just a few...
Historic Treloar Mercantile Donated to Missouri State Parks
The historic Treloar Mercantile Building was donated to Missouri State Parks and is now the first State Parks Visitors and Welcome Center on the...
Peers Store is OPEN for 2025 Season!
The Peers Store is back for another amazing and fun-filled season! Start gearing up for your bike ride, visit the Peers Prairie, and learn about...
Annual Sweet Corn Sunday 2025
Our annual Sweet Corn Sunday will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025! Did You Know? Sweet Corn Sunday is a community event that began in Treloar,...
Big BAM on the Katy!
Have you ever joined us for adventure cycling in Missouri? If you haven't, get ready for an absolute treat! If you have experienced Big BAM on the...
2025 Events Lineup!
With a new year comes many new possibilities and more memories to be made! Katy Trail Founder’s Day Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Location:...
New Music Video Highlights Katy Trail, Peers Store and More!
Gloria Attoun’s song and video Everything Changes highlights some of our favorite things, including the Katy Trail, Peers Store, and Trail Blazers!...
Trails Across Missouri — The Katy and Rock Island
Trails Across Missouri — The Katy and Rock Island By Dan Burkhardt, President, Magnificent Missouri Join us on a photographic exploration of...
2024 Events Preview!
Each year, Magnificent Missouri both hosts and supports a number of events centered around community and conservation. Amongst these events in 2024...
River Town Podcast to Record at Peers Store!
"River Town", a new podcast about the Missouri River, will have a celebration and record a live podcast at the Peers Store in Marthasville,...
Peers Store Music Lineup 2024
Support our Missouri artists and local bands with LIVE music on the Peers Store porch every weekend in May and June! Find the following local bands,...
Peers Store is open for the season!
The Peers Store is open for the 2024 season! Start planning a trip to take a bike ride, visit the Peers Prairie, and learn about conservation! Start...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2024
"Showcasing films celebrating the beauty and wonder of our living world from directors across the country, the Wild and Scenic Film Festival...
Missouri – The Trails State Coloring Book
We have a new item in our shop! It's a fun and educational coloring book about some of Missouri’s greatest assets - the Katy and Rock Island Trails....
Peers Store Pollinator Garden of Excellence
We have exciting news: It's official! The Peers Store Pollinator Garden is now the Peers Store Pollinator Garden of Excellence. Our beautiful...
Peers Store Music Lineup 2023
Support our Missouri artists and local bands with LIVE music on the Peers Store porch every weekend in May and June! Find the following local bands,...
Peers Store Season is Here!
The Peers Store Season has begun! We are excited to remind you that the Peers Store is open 6 days a week. See below for our schedule! Monday,...
Forest ReLeaf Hosts Tree Camp!
Have you heard that Forest ReLeaf is hosting a Tree Camp this summer? Well, you have now! It is "A week-long camp to inspire the next generation of...
“What Makes a Wine Destination” by Dan Burkhardt
The Missourian is featuring "What Makes a Wine Destination" by our very own Dan Burkhardt! "America’s prized wine destinations are not sought after...
Celebrating 10 Years By Planting More Bur Oaks
Magnificent Missouri is celebrating our 10th birthday this fall and we’ve found the perfect way to celebrate. Near Columbia in central Missouri,...
Treloar Elevator Party 2022
Join Us Sunday, October 16th for the 12th Annual Treloar Elevator Party MUSIC • BRATWURSTS • FUN Date: Sunday, October 16 Time: 11 AM to 3 PM...
Happy 10th Birthday, Magnificent Missouri!
Ten years ago in September of 2012, Magnificent Missouri was brought into this world with a celebration hosted by Chefs Gerard Craft, Kevin Nashan,...
Get Ready for What’s Out There Weekend St. Louis!
Do you have friends and family that wish to see more of our beautiful area? No matter what your interests, What's Out There Weekend St. Louis and...
Peers Store Music 2022: Live on the Porch Every Weekend
Support our Missouri artists and local bands with LIVE music on the Peers Store porch every weekend! The Peers Store is open from noon to 4pm, with...
Peers Store Music Lineup 2022
Support our Missouri artists and local bands with LIVE music on the Peers Store porch every weekend! Find the following local bands, duos, and solo...
Peers Store Open 6 DAYS A WEEK Starting April 2nd
The Peers Store Reopens Saturday, April 2nd with NEW HOURS We are excited to announce that the Peers Store will now be open 6 days a week starting...
Your Summer Destination: Peers Store
Country Store Featured on the Cover of Missouri Life Magazine’s June Issue The Peers Store on the Katy Trail is a unique place, one that’s been...
Peers Store 2021 Season Begins
We're Back with LIVE Music on the Peers Porch Every Weekend! That's right, folks, the Peers Store 2021 season begins. Your favorite historic...
Attention 5th and 6th Graders – Join Forest ReLeaf for Tree Camp this August!
A week-long camp to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards with arts, crafts, and more! When & Where Date And Time: Mon, Aug 2,...
Special Magnificent Missouri Edition of “The Man Who Planted Trees” Now Available!
A special Magnificent Missouri edition of The Man Who Planted Trees – a conservation classic – is now available! Get yours today! Dan Burkhardt has...
Conserving Treloar’s Past and Planning Its Future
Penned by Staff Writer Cindy Gladden, this featured Warren County Record story touches on the razing of Treloar Bar and Grill and some exciting new...
Missouri Humanities Presents – Growing Up with the River
Growing Up with the River: Nine Generations on the Missouri by Dan and Connie Burkhardt explores our state’s rich cultural heritage through the eyes...