Back when I had in-laws, they lived near Lake Springfield. I walked some river bank on the upper end and actually found some morels. It was a good 10 to 14 days before I found any in these parts.
It's beautiful country in those parts, but I don't think I could to live in a place where good soil is at a premium.
I hope you pick 'em and eat 'em til you wanna puke !