Amphibians are declining worldwide and national parks provide excellent natural laboratories for their study. Ozark National Scenic Riverways is home to species ranging from the common bullfrog and spring peeper to seldom seen species such as the cave dwelling grotto salamander and the rare Ozark hellbender.
Beautiful cave formations. Hundreds of caves are to be found in the Ozarks. Round Spring Cave is open for tours in the summer. more...
Wildflowers in the Ozarks Many people are surprised to find that wild orchids grow in the Ozarks. More about wildflowers.... more...
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri has some of the finest examples of "karst features" such as caves, springs and sinkholes anywhere. More at www.nps.gov/ozar
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