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Big steam in the Ozarks! Union Pacific "Big Boy" 4014 wows crowds during rare 2024 visit
Follow along as we chase Union Pacific "Big Boy" #4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, as it makes a rare visit to the Missouri Ozarks. See the huge crowds coming together to enjoy this unique piece of American railroad history as it passes through De Soto, Bismarck, and the Arcadia Valley. Hear the mesmerizing sounds of this massive working locomotive and its haunting whistle!
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How does a Missouri igneous shut-in form? | Ozark wonderings: Geology FAQ
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Igneous shut-ins are a classic geologic feature of the eastern Missouri Ozarks, including one of the state's most popular state parks at Johnson's Shut-ins. But how do these isolated, narrow gorges full of whitewater and waterfalls form, why are they only found in one small part of the state, and why are they so irregular even within that area? Here we explore the story of Missouri's igneous sh...
Katy Trail bike/train loops | Augusta to Machens
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You can ride bike/train loops along Missouri's 240-mile Katy Trail State Park using bike-friendly Amtrak service as a shuttle to complete the round trip. Here we discuss the logistics for riding a 39 1/2 mile loop between Augusta and Machens, using Amtrak stops in Washington and St. Louis. This loop has challenging connections between rail and trail and both ends; this video features a demonstr...
Katy Trail geology & nature | Augusta to Machens
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Learn more about trailside geology and nature along Missouri's 240-mile-long Katy Trail State Park! Here we're exploring the 39 1/2 miles between Augusta and the trail's eastern end at Machens, highlighting interesting bedrock patterns, the Klondike sandstone quarry, noteworthy invasive & native plants, the area's flood history, the historic Black Walnut cemetery, and more! Make sure to watch o...
The best way to eat cicadas: humans vs. chickens?
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You can eat periodical cicadas, and we'll show you how. But our favorite way to convert cicadas into tasty food is by feeding them to chickens, who gobble down way more than we ever could and turn out fresh cicada-fed eggs! And watching chickens chow down on cicadas is great fun, while raising an interesting ecological question about how predators recognize this occasional food extravaganza. - ...
Katy Trail bike/train loops | Sedalia to Clinton
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You can ride bike/train loops along Missouri's 240-mile Katy Trail State Park using bike-friendly Amtrak service as a shuttle to complete the round trip. Here we discuss the logistics for riding a 35 1/2 mile out-and-back trip between Sedalia and the trail's western end at Clinton, including places to stay and see in Sedalia, Windsor, and Clinton; suggestions on handling trailside weather along...
Katy Trail geology & nature | Sedalia to Clinton
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Learn more about trailside geology and nature along Missouri's 240-mile-long Katy Trail State Park! Here we're exploring the 35 1/2 miles between Clinton and Sedalia, highlighting interesting geologic features, noteworthy plants, and more! Make sure to watch our intro video for an overview of this series and the four trail segments we're featuring, and check out our parallel series on using Mis...
Exploring the Precambrian igneous geology of the Ozarks' scenic St. Francois Mountains
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Were there volcanoes in the Missouri Ozarks? How old are the igneous rocks there? Where can you go to explore the Precambrian backstory of the region's scenic St. Francois Mts? Join us in this episode of our Geology of the Ozarks series as we visit lots of scenic publics land in the Ironton / Pilot Knob / Arcadia Valley area to find and interpret evidence for widespread volcanic activity well o...
Geology for Ozark naturalists | Recorded talk for Missouri Master Naturalists
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Geological knowledge is essential to well-rounded knowledge and enjoyment of the natural world. In a Zoom presentation for the Osage Trails (Kansas City) chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist program, we emphasized four geological themes that can help folks become better naturalists. - How geology influences biology (and vice versa) (00:28) - A brief overview of Ozark geologic history (09:3...
How we recognize and manage Emerald Ash Borer damage
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The invasive Emerald Ash Borer is spreading within the Ozark region, threatening the survival of our ash trees. Here we share a variety of ways we identify the signs of borer infestation on our rural Missouri property, discuss management options for dead and dying trees, and consider broader questions raised by the potential loss of an entire tree species across the region. Related resources: -...
Why two geologists canceled a Grand Canyon vacation and headed to the Arkansas Ozarks instead
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Planning a geologist life-dream trip to backpack into the Grand Canyon ran into barriers including bureaucracy, high costs, and crowding, along with the need to win a lottery for a backcountry permit. So we pivoted to a wilderness canoe/hike trip closer to home, in the Arkansas Ozarks' Buffalo National River, which was far more relaxing and cost-effective. Follow along as we share the frustrati...
Katy Trail bike/train loops | Sedalia to Jefferson City
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You can ride bike/train loops along Missouri's 240-mile Katy Trail State Park using bike-friendly Amtrak service as a shuttle to complete the round trip. Here we discuss the logistics for riding the 88 miles between Sedalia and Jefferson City, covering Pilot Grove, Boonville, Rocheport, and more, including options for lodging, camping, and dining, highlights of trailside towns, and tips for usi...
Katy Trail geology & nature | Sedalia to Jefferson City
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Learn more about trailside geology and nature along Missouri's 240-mile-long Katy Trail State Park! Here we're exploring the 88 miles from Sedalia to Jefferson City, highlighting interesting geologic features, noteworthy plants, and more! Make sure to watch our intro video for an overview of this series and the four trail segments we're featuring, and check out our parallel series on using Miss...
Precambrian basement rock of Missouri: How deep does it go?
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In this episode of our series on Ozark geology, we explore the ancient buried surface of Missouri's Precambrian basement rock. Where can you see these igneous rocks at the surface, and are there metamorphic rocks as well? Do they extend throughout the state? How old are they? We draw on the Missouri Geologic Survey's Operation Basement to do some 3D modeling based on well logs and geophysical d...
Inside Ozark Outsider | Video production, seasonal challenges, and the channel's future
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Our subscriber count has been climbing this fall, but there's been a gap in new Ozark Outsider videos. Find out why in this brief look behind the scenes of our "artisanal" video production and some seasonal challenges we're juggling, and get a hint of where the channel might be going. More on Ozark Outsider: - Channel summary video: th-cam.com/video/rPngq2xcdpw/w-d-xo.html - Website: www.ozarko...
Katy Trail bike/train loops | Jefferson City to Augusta
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Katy Trail bike/train loops | Jefferson City to Augusta
Katy Trail geology & nature | Jefferson City to Augusta
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Katy Trail geology & nature | Jefferson City to Augusta
Katy Trail bike/train loops | Using Amtrak as a rail-trail shuttle
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Katy Trail bike/train loops | Using Amtrak as a rail-trail shuttle
Katy Trail geology & nature | Series introduction
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Katy Trail geology & nature | Series introduction
Well logs: Window to the geologic underworld
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Well logs: Window to the geologic underworld
Boonville Katy Trail bridge | The 150-year history and geography of a Missouri rail-trail landmark
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Boonville Katy Trail bridge | The 150-year history and geography of a Missouri rail-trail landmark
Ozarks by era: Highlights of geologic history
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Ozarks by era: Highlights of geologic history
Geology of the Ozarks | Series introduction
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Geology of the Ozarks | Series introduction
Ozark Outsider | Regional geology, ecology, and history | Channel summary
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Ozark Outsider | Regional geology, ecology, and history | Channel summary
Bryant Creek rocks: A dozen neat geologic features at Missouri's newest state park
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Bryant Creek rocks: A dozen neat geologic features at Missouri's newest state park
What you'll see hiking at Missouri's new Bryant Creek State Park
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What you'll see hiking at Missouri's new Bryant Creek State Park
Requiem for a roost: crop harvest displaces millions of blackbirds
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Requiem for a roost: crop harvest displaces millions of blackbirds
Massive blackbird flocks gather at winter roost site: incredible display and fascinating context
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Massive blackbird flocks gather at winter roost site: incredible display and fascinating context
Rocheport Katy Trail tunnel, part II: Geologic & human history of a rail trail highlight.
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Rocheport Katy Trail tunnel, part II: Geologic & human history of a rail trail highlight.
Rocheport Katy Trail tunnel, part I: Why was this the only tunnel built along the MK&T?
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Rocheport Katy Trail tunnel, part I: Why was this the only tunnel built along the MK&T?