Zach Smith is a writer from the Missouri Ozarks. His previous posts have included reporter, staff writer and editor for daily, weekly and monthly publications around the Show-Me state, most recently at Rural Missouri. He’s also served as a journeyman photographer, videographer and podcast host when he isn’t collecting unusual yarns and exploring out-of-the-way corners of the Midwest.
On December 5–7, the St. Francois Mountains will host a series of events that commemorate the Korean War’s Battle of Chosin Reservoir and honor veterans.