Ozark National Scenic Riverways is home to several "Missouri Natural Areas." These are specially designated areas that are worthy of extra protection and recognition due to outstanding scenic or scientific value. The program is adminstered by the Missouri Department of Conservation. To learn more visit their Missouri Natural Areas page, but don't forget to come back!

If you'd like to explore any or all of these hidden treasures, by all means go for it! Remember however, that collecting plants, flowers, insects, rocks, etc, is strictly prohibitted to protect these special places.

Missouri Natural Areas within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways include:

 Big Spring

Big Spring Pines

Tunnel Bluff Woods

Stegall Mountain

Blue Spring

Prairie Hollow Gorge

Jacks Fork (Including Jam Up Cave)

Cardareva Bluff

Mill Mountain

Barn Hollow

 

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