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Amy from Rogers, AR on 7/12/2009 11:08:22 PM:
My boyfriend and another couple are planning on tackling the Katy Trail in October. We're so excited!! However, we have talked to others who have done it and they have mentioned that during the summer (of all seasons) the campgrounds along the trail are overgrown and unkempt. Is this common? Do we need to plan on staying someplace or can we bet on camping?

 
Trek on 7/13/2009 2:41:24 PM:
The State Campground Association monitors the grass height in Arkansas to determine when it should be cut in Missouri. All campgrounds are required by state law to be a member of the Association and may not by law cut, damage, remove, or deform any grass or grass product until instructed to do so or suffer consequences of the law. Wagering on camping is not allowed by Missouri state law. I think dog fights are on the way out too. You may still be able to do that across the border tho.

 
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 7/13/2009 4:46:45 PM:
You can stay in the Volunteer Park in Hartsburg. It is mowed and next to a bathroom and there is a resturant right across the street. We would welcome you to our town.

 
michael rodemeyer from Hartsburg on 7/13/2009 4:49:32 PM:
I forgot to mention if you come to Hartsburg on October 10 and 11 there will be 55,000 other people here attending the 18th annual Pumpkin Festival so camping may be difficult.