Cave Guide Corey

Cave Guide Corey Follow my expeditions into Marvel Cave and beyond!

My wife Shera and I explore hidden gems, go on backroad adventures, and find off-the-beaten-path restaurants across the Ozarks!

Whenever you find yourself in Crane, MO, you owe it to yourself to grab a meal at Festus Jack's Restaurant on Main Stree...
11/20/2025

Whenever you find yourself in Crane, MO, you owe it to yourself to grab a meal at Festus Jack's Restaurant on Main Street. This place has such a cool atmosphere—everything on display has a story behind it, and the owners are more than happy to share them.

The food? Outstanding! I had the Breaded Tenderloin sandwich with fries, and both were amazing. Shera went with the Pulled Pork and Sausage sandwich—called the Redheaded Stranger—and she says it’s one of the best she’s ever had! She also added a salad with their homemade ranch. Soooo good. I hear folks even get extra ranch here to dip anything in.

The owners, Mark and Jill Evans, named the restaurant after Jill’s dad. They’re incredibly friendly and make you feel right at home the moment you walk in.

One thing that really intrigues me is their Homestead Breakfast. They say it’s like eating breakfast in the 1800s. I’m definitely going back to try that!

Festus Jack’s is located on Main Street in Crane, MO—about a 45-minute drive from Branson—and they’ve been open for about a year. Absolutely worth the trip! Menu included with the pictures.

Cave Guide Corey approved!

Today we took a quick drive over to Crane, MO. Crane is a really cool place that reminds me of Mayberry, but Shera gets ...
11/19/2025

Today we took a quick drive over to Crane, MO. Crane is a really cool place that reminds me of Mayberry, but Shera gets more of a Stars Hollow vibe. Main Street is lined with really cool shops and flea markets. If you are looking for unique antiques and gifts in the Ozarks, Crane is a must. One of the places we visited was Peddler's Junction Flea Market & De'cor, and yes, purchases were made. Crane is about a 45 minute drive from Branson, and the shops and dining offered there are very much worth a trip. You could easily spend a whole day in Crane!

Where else can you visit a theme park and be able to join in on an old fashioned hymn singing?! Yesterday, I walked into...
11/18/2025

Where else can you visit a theme park and be able to join in on an old fashioned hymn singing?! Yesterday, I walked into the Wilderness Church at SDC, right as they were starting to sing, and realized I had never done that before! I grabbed a seat and a hymnal and joined in! So much fun! As a girl who grew up singing from a hymnal in church, it was such a cool experience to see total strangers taking a break from the rides and shows to sit down and sing hymns together! Can’t wait to take the kids next time! 📖 -Shera

When Emily from Arbour Season asks you to ride a roller coaster with her…ummm yes! 🥰 -Shera
11/17/2025

When Emily from Arbour Season asks you to ride a roller coaster with her…ummm yes! 🥰 -Shera

It’s a great day for a walk in the park with some hot cocoa! Pretty good music too! They caught me taking the pic and ev...
11/17/2025

It’s a great day for a walk in the park with some hot cocoa! Pretty good music too! They caught me taking the pic and even worked my sparkly pants into the song! Love y’all Arbour Season! 🥰 -Shera

It’s National Take a Hike Day! So who wants to hike with me down these stairs today?
11/17/2025

It’s National Take a Hike Day! So who wants to hike with me down these stairs today?

This is what the Marvel Cave team looked like back in the 1970s! The first photo is dated July 19, 1978, and the second ...
11/15/2025

This is what the Marvel Cave team looked like back in the 1970s! The first photo is dated July 19, 1978, and the second one is undated. I’d love some help identifying this crew—if you recognize anyone, give them a tag!
My question is…should we bring back the ties? 😂

Look what I … er Corey bought me!! Are they not the cutest lil toilet paper holders ever??!! We have 3 baaaaaathrooms, s...
11/15/2025

Look what I … er Corey bought me!! Are they not the cutest lil toilet paper holders ever??!! We have 3 baaaaaathrooms, so I thought perfect, one sheep per bathroom! But then my son said, they would get lonely…. So now we need more sheep! 🤷🏻‍♀️😉🤣 - Shera
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11/14/2025

If you’re celebrating Christmas with us the next couple of days here at Silver Dollar City, be sure to pack your sunscreen! 🥵

It’s a lot of work putting up the world’s largest underground ”Christmas Tree.” But we sure had fun doing it!
11/14/2025

It’s a lot of work putting up the world’s largest underground ”Christmas Tree.” But we sure had fun doing it!

It’s a debate in this house every year. Colorful, or white lights? The tree downstairs can only be colored lights. I wil...
11/14/2025

It’s a debate in this house every year. Colorful, or white lights? The tree downstairs can only be colored lights. I will say, Mom wins every year. So guess what our tree lights are every year? 😉What’s your preference? 🌲

Christmas has arrived in the Cave Guide Corey home. Of course these ornaments have to hang together. 😊 -SheraYes, we als...
11/14/2025

Christmas has arrived in the Cave Guide Corey home. Of course these ornaments have to hang together. 😊 -Shera
Yes, we also have bats on our tree. 😉

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