Places To Go

The ruin of Welch Hospital sits over the opening to Welch Cave. It was thought that cool cave air would benefit "consumption" patients. It didn't work and Dr Diehl's hospital soon went under.

Photo by Patty Wheatley-Bishop

There is so much to explore in and around the Ozark National Scenic Riverways! There are springs, caves, mills, even a waterfall. These pages will give you some idea of what awaits you, but the best thing to do is just get out there and explore. Who knows what you'll discover?

• Alley Spring and Mill
• Big Spring
• Round Spring and Cave
• Devils Well
• Blue Spring
• Rocky Falls
• Klepzig Mill
• Jam Up Cave
• Welch Spring and Hospital

 

A visitor enjoying the solitude and beauty of Blue Spring.

Bill O'Donnell