Ozark Mountain Daredevil
©2013 Text and Photos by LeeZard Friday August 2 – Fredonia, KS to Lebanon, MO This Lebanon resident has nothing to do with this post but how could I resist? I have mixed feelings about leaving Fredonia, KS. While theirs is a very sad situation, I met some nice people who shared very intimate stories and feelings. One thing I am learning (or reaffirming) on my journey, however, is that we Americans are a very resilient lot. My kind thoughts will always be with the fightin’ Fredonians but I am ready to move on. U.S. 400 continues on a straight-line east from Fredonia, cornfields and other crops still lining the two-lane highway. As I enter Missouri, The U.S. route suddenly ends and I am on State Highway 171. My GPS quickly routes me south on a narrow road with no shoulders. I suspect it is a county road but GPS identifies it as State Highway M. Hmmmmm. I haven’t seen a town in hours. I ride Highway M for 27 miles, cattle and crops on either side with the occasion