Wade Through History: Fordable Platte River Crossing at Mill Ruins
Swap Basswood Resort’s bustle for a ten-minute drive to Platte City’s 1838 mill ruins, where knee-deep waters, stroller-friendly paths, and hands-on history invite families, anglers, and photographers to wade through Missouri’s past.
Unmasking the Maker: History of Platte City Bank’s Safe Door
Trace the mystery of Platte City Bank’s nameless vault door from rail-era origins to hands-on clues you can explore during a Basswood Resort adventure.
Lexington Battlefield Earthworks Preservation Project: Explore, Volunteer, Protect Today
Leave Basswood Resort after breakfast and reach Lexington Battlefield’s preserved Civil War earthworks in just 75 minutes for family-friendly hikes, ranger stories, and hands-on preservation volunteering.
Inside the Fight to Save Main Street’s 1872 Brick Shops
Explore Platte City’s 1872 brick storefronts, a family-friendly, camera-ready Main Street gem just ten minutes from Basswood Resort, and see how your visit can help preserve their historic charm.
Truth or Myth? Ghost Tours of Route 273 Quarry
Unmask the myth of Platte County’s rumored Route 273 quarry ghost tour, discover legal nearby haunts, and plan a family-friendly paranormal weekend at Basswood Resort—no trespassing required.
Charcoal vs. Wood: John’s Rib Shack Pitmaster Debate
Settle Basswood Resort’s campfire debate with a side-by-side look at charcoal speed versus hardwood flavor, packed with dad hacks, foodie photo tips, RV storage tricks, and crowd-catering math for flawless ribs.
Platte City Harvest Moon Lantern Walk Lights Up Family Night
Turn an ordinary September evening near Kansas City into a stroller-friendly, lantern-lit Harvest Moon adventure at Platte City’s Prairie Creek and Basswood Resort, complete with DIY crafts, parking tips, and moonrise magic for the whole family.