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ogsball

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31. Jefferson City, MO

Mon Jun 5, 2017, 10:01 AM

Jun 2017

I live in Jefferson City and you can take the train right here. They've opened up some of the parks for camping, too.

The town really seems to be ramping up!

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Oh wow thank you so much . Got a reservation for the train and booked a room but lunasun Jun 2017 #21

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Jefferson City, MO ogsball Jun 2017 #31

Hmmm l will look into that . We do have camping gear. And our tickets are flexible...thanks lunasun Jun 2017 #32

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