Missouri Regions: Ozark Heritage
Discover the numerous outdoor attractions in Missouri’s south-central region. Find out the history of the area and view many photographs. Learn about historic Dillard Mill, Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, the Jacks Fork and Current rivers, and more. Includes links to eThemes Resources on Missouri’s springs and an overview of Missouri’s regions.
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Links
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City of Poplar Bluff
This is the official web site of the city of Poplar Bluff.
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Canoe Missouri
This commercial site has photographs and maps of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers. Click on the links at left to explore.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Read about these springs that are found in Missouri. Some of the pictures are missing.
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Ozark Scenic Riverway Map
This pdf is a map of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway. Click on the percentages the bottom of the screen to zoom in on it. (Change it to be larger than 63 percent - try 150.)
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Lake Wappapelo State Park
Read about Lake Wappapelo State Park. Click on "General Information" to find out about the pioneers and Native Americans who used to live in the area.
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Johnson's Shut-Ins
Discover Johnson's Shut-Ins, a unique natural attraction formed by volcanic rock. Click on "General Information" for the area's history. Click on "Photo Gallery" to view images.
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Elephant Rocks State Park
Elephants Rock state park features giant rocks formed by hot magma and a Braille Trail. Click on "General Information" to read more and "Map" for a drawing of the area and driving directions.
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Taum Sauk Mountain
Find out about the highest point in Missouri. Click on "General Information" for more details and "Map" for a drawing of the area and driving directions.
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Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
Click on the links to see photographs of this swamp area. There is information about the history of the area and the types of animals that live there. Includes several maps.
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Mark Twain National Forest
This document covers the history and heritage of this forest. Includes information about mills in the area.
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Grand Gulf State Park
Read about Missouri's "Little Grand Canyon." Click on "General Information" for more details and "Map" for a drawing of the area and driving directions.
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Dillard Mill Historic Site
Learn about picturesque Dillard Mill along the Huzzah Creek. Click on "General Information" for more details and "Historic State Map" for a map and driving directions.
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eThemes Resource: Missouri Regions: An Overview
These sites have information about the different regions in Missouri. Learn more about the history, economy, population statistics, natural resources, state parks, and historical sites in each region. Many links include maps of the regions.
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eThemes Resource: Missouri: Springs
Learn about some of the more than 2,900 springs located in Missouri. The springs include Alley Spring, Big Spring, Round Spring, Maramec Spring, and more. Find out how a spring is formed from groundwater. Includes many photographs of these natural wonders. There are links to eThemes Resources on the water cycle.
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