1ST 2ND Making Memories Entrants were tasked with showing off some of their most memorable experiences inside Missouri's state parks. 1st: " Collect Moments, Not Things " by Justin Smith, De Soto. Justin highlights the fun you can have outdoors with your family inside the state parks, including watching the sunset at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. 2nd: " Cousin Crossing " by Lucy Rutter, Shelbina. A pair of 4-year-old cousins carefully make their way across the Union Covered Bridge. 3rd: " To Save a Mile " by Justin Smith, De Soto. Justin made this photo at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park and jokes: " The things people will do to save a mile. " 3RD XX RURAL MISSOURI | JANUARY 2021 Jan21_Photo Contest2.indd 5 12/10/20 11:18 AM