Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
River · Forest · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Clear rivers, powerful springs and limestone forests in southeastern Missouri.
Current River, Alley Spring and Big Spring are the most telling landmarks of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Together, they form a destination where riverscapes, forests and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Current River
- Alley Spring
- Big Spring
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
River
Current River
The Current River One of the most clear landscapes of the Ozarks, with cold waters, limestone cliffs, gravels and tight forests. Canoeing, kayaking and swimming rhythm the days, while the nearby springs feed a clear river even in the heart of summer.
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Alley Spring
Alley Spring combines a deep blue spring, a red mill and wooded hills in one of the most photographed paintings of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The contrast between the transparent water, the mill wheel and the surrounding trails makes the stop at the same time simple and very visually marked.
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Big Spring
Big Spring A limestone cliff flows through an intense blue water before reaching the Current River. The power of the flow can be seen in the whirlwinds and colors, while short trails and shaded areas make it easy to visit even when travelling longer in the Ozarks.
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Round Spring
Round Spring forms an almost circular basin, a deep blue-green, surrounded by forest and limestone. The site combines well with the nearby cave and access to the Current River, for a cool stop where groundwater becomes the heart of the landscape.
Practical tips
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