Missouri is the 8th state along our hike and the 24th state to enter the union....
To 'Discover' the route of the American Discovery Trail in Missouri click on the ADTS page: Trail Directory for Missouri.
While the nickname, the 'Show Me State' is still a mystery, the beautiful land of Missouri is a discovery worth exploring. On May 14, 1804 the Lewis and Clark Expedition set out from the state capital, St. Louis.
Missouri was named in honor of the Siouan Indian Tribe and means 'town of the large canoes'
To 'Discover' more about the state of Missouri click on the Highlighted Links throughout this article.
The Honeybee is the official state Insect of Missouri.