Free Wi-Fi Available at Many State Campgrounds

Get away from it all if you choose, but wireless Internet access is available for those who want it.

Although many people like to go camping to get away from it all, the Missouri State Parks division of the Department of Natural Resources fielded many requests for free wireless Internet access at Missouri's state park campgrounds. And it has complied. Eleven state parks currently offer free wi-fi at their campgrounds and more will be added throughout the summer, according to Bill Bryan , director of Missouri State Parks. “We listened to our customers and are adding complimentary wi-fi to the many services we already provide in our state park campgrounds,” said Bryan, in a news release from the Missouri State Parks. Campgrounds with wireless access are located in the following state parks: Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in …

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6 Hotspots for Coffee and Wi-Fi

Nothing goes better with coffee than free Wi-Fi.

Patch searched Fenton and High Ridge for the best WI-FI hotspots where you can settle in with a cup of coffee and the Internet-surfing device of your choice. Free WI-FI is a must for business people on the go or wandering freelance reporters looking for a place to check their email and figure out who’s going to be on this season’s Dancing with the Stars. Russell’s Café and Bakery offers free WI-FI along with a selection of Kaldi’s coffee, tea, fresh baked goods and café sandwiches. The WI-FI is private, so ask your server for the network key. Outdoor seating is available, as well as a few armchairs and tables. Russell’s also serves lunch, which means you’ll have to decide if you’re coming in for the Sunrise on Sourdough or the Ham and …

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