Take in the scenic views this fall in Jefferson City!

Beyond the Capitol are some of the best views, whether you’re swinging or swaying. Joe Wilson’s Serenity Point Located in the North Jefferson City Recreation Area, this river access point offers a picturesque view of the Missouri River, the city’s iconic bridge, and the skyline-dominating Missouri State Capitol. So, take a seat and swing while… Continue reading Take in the scenic views this fall in Jefferson City!

Kansas City-area residents want to get closer to the Missouri River as a place to live, work and play. But are its extremes too unpredictable?

Photography by Ian Simmons.

(This story was originally published in August 2025)The inaugural “river goal” kicked out of CPKC Stadium last summer by Kansas City Current superstar Temwa Chawinga marked a new type of interaction between the metro and the country’s longest waterway. The same day that Chawinga kicked the soccer ball out of the stadium and into the… Continue reading Kansas City-area residents want to get closer to the Missouri River as a place to live, work and play. But are its extremes too unpredictable?