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Missouri Growing in the Countryside Missouri is in a period of growth; the population expanded by nearly 10% during the '90s and most of this expansion was in the rural settlements. The quality of life in the rural areas of Missouri is high, with gentle and accessible countryside, plus access to the urban areas for culture, shopping and work.
Top Activities in Missouri - Go trout fishing in Montauk, Bennett Spring and Roaring River State Parks
- Visit the Mark Twain Forest
- Go caving and pot-holing
- Enjoy jazz and blues in Kansas City
- Listen to old-time fiddlers in the Hollers
- Go deer hunting
- Hike over the Ozark Mountains
- Visit working farms, wineries and orchards
- Go to bed-and-breakfast establishments in the rural towns and villages
A State of Rivers Missouri is a state of rivers, with two of the major rivers in the country running through the state, Missouri and Mississippi. The two major population centers also demonstrate the diverse nature of the state, with a flavor of the West in Kansas City, and St Louis as a city rooted in the culture of the Mississippi River. Missouri is a predominantly rural state, and many of its attractions are rural in nature. This is where you can fish and shoot, visit farms and orchards, and see the modern version of a traditional way of life.
Good Weather all the year round You can expect good weather in Missouri, with cool but not cold winters and warm summers, and about three to four inches of rain every month. This is a climate that is pleasant, and will allow you to pursue outdoor activities in season. The state has a population of around 5.5 million, with much of the population situated around the two major metropolises of Kansas City and St Louis, but also many small towns and villages enjoying a rural environment.
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