Chillicothe Pershing State Park (hiking, fishing, canoeing, boardwalks, wildlife viewing, bird watching, picnicking). 29277 Hwy. 130. From Chillicothe, take US 36 east 18 miles to MO 130 south. 660-963-2299
General Pershing Boyhood Home (historic site, tours, museum, statue, restored buildings and schoolhouse). From Chillicothe, take US 36 east 20 miles to MO 5 north, 1 mile. 660-963-2525
Kirksville Thousand Hills State Park (fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, boating, mountain biking). Hwy. 6 North. From Kirksville, take MO 6 west to MO 157 south, 2 miles. 660-665-6995