We enjoy driving US 24 Highway between Independence and Waverly Missouri at all times of the year. The small towns are a step back in time. Lush corn and soybean crops on the rolling hills are beautiful in the summer. The road is lined with orchards and fruit stands with peaches, apples, and other locally grown fruits and vegetables as seasons allow. Thursday thru Saturday are the best days to explore. Many things are closed on Sundays. Look for the 224 Highway which takes you along the banks for the Missouri River and through the towns of Napoleon and Wellington.
Rasa is our favorite roadside stand.
Sigrid checks out the apples
It is amazing how many apples grow on one tree.
The apples on the ground are referred to as "windfall" apples and may find there way into cider or apple butter.
Granny Smith green apples.
Pumpkins were in season when we visited in September.
Local honey
A small town water tower
If you want apples, be there before the end of September.