Embark on a customized tour featuring heroic immigration stories and the Faiths that saved them. Travel throughout Perry County’s beautiful countryside visiting these remarkable houses of worship built by our earliest pioneers. Hear their diverse accounts of immigration, see their humble beginnings, understand their quests for religious freedom and new beginnings. Travel with these brave …
Take the long way home, by: Amber Odom
Who has ever hummed this little country tune…. “I’ve been cooped up, tied down ’bout forgotten what a field looks like full of corn and cotton If I’m gonna hit a traffic jam Well it better be a tractor man So sick and tired of this interstate system I need the curvin’, windin’, twistin’ dusty …
Ball Mill Resurgence in the Splendor of Winter, by: Amber Odom
“He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.” -John Burroughs Meet our Guest Blogger, Amber Odom: Hey everyone! I am an elementary teacher by day and a nature lover at heart. I love exploring new places in southeast Missouri, meeting new people, …
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Year End Review: 2018
We have been working so hard, we wanted to share some really big accomplishments for the Perry County Tourism office during 2018. We wanted to make it short and sweet… but let’s face it the list is LONG! Check them out! Earned two awards from the Missouri Department of Tourism! Innovator Award :: awarded to Perry …