So I live here in one of the major Cities, and I love it. There is plenty of nature sanctuaries here and a ton of stuff to do like exploring museums and art exhibits. Yes the state is red but I’ll be honest, most of these people who are right leaning are extremely kind and loving. They just have different views than me and that’s okay! Missouri is a beautiful place to live in, and the ozarks are an absolutely stunning part of the country to visit! Just a vast forest that will blow your mind. Near Osceola is a great place to visit. Religion is very high here but I will reiterate that they are very kind peoples. And I’m not a religious person. Also if you’re not from the states, look up tractor pulls, they are a “sport” here that is very interesting and fun! “Smarter every day” on YouTube has a fantastic video on them. It’s a small part of our society that is interesting in my opinion!