Missouri: Gateway, BBQ, and Bear Laws

Driving with a loose bear in your passenger seat is actually illegal in Missouri. That is a real law

in the Show-Me State, so do not try it. But it is not just about weird rules here.

This place is literally the Gateway to the West. St. Louis is where the whole westward

expansion kicked off with Lewis and Clark. You have got the Ozark Mountains

for hiking and massive rivers everywhere for floating. Plus, the BBQ scene is

absolutely legendary and the Chiefs are basically unstoppable. It is the perfect mix of history,

nature, and insane food, just make sure you cage your bear before hitting the road.