Ozark National Scenic Riverways was created by an Act of Congress on August 24, 1964, to protect 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri.
The battle fought here on August 10, 1861, was the first major Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River, involving about 5, 400 Union troops and 12, 000 Confederates.
Located in the upper end of the lower Mississippi River valley, Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, at 21, 676 acres, is the only large remnant of bottomland hardwoods remaining out of an original 2 1/2 million acres in the Missouri bootheel.
Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge is located in northwestern Missouri within the historic Missouri River floodplain. The 7, 350-acre refuge was established in 1935 as a resting, feeding, and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established by Executive Order 7563 on February 27, 1937. Purchase of 10, 670 acres began at that time.
Located adjacent to the Lake of the Ozarks or a short drive north of Branson, Truman features excellent fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and boating opportunities. Truman Lake also offers a regional visitor center and powerplant exhibit area.
Within 30 minutes of downtown Kansas City, this 7, 190-acre lake offers city and county operated water-related recreation facilities including a regional visitor center and an 36-hole golf course. This area is along the Lewis and Clark route.
Longview Lake Park is a part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Blue River Project for flood control, recreation and other water resource development. Opened to the public in 1986, Longview Lake Park records over 1, 000, 000 visitors annually.
Offers a blend of picturesque natural resources and modern recreation facilities to suit everyone. Features the largest hydropower generating plant in Northeast Missouri.
The Rivers Project is responsible for the operation and maintenance of five dams and seven locks, 300 miles of dikes and revetment and 110, 000 acres of public lands and waters for the authorized purpose of maintaining a nine-foot navigation channel on th
The natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains combined with numerous recreation facilities makes Wappapello Lake a place for everyone to enjoy.
Winding through the valleys of the Ozark Mountains, from Branson, Missouri to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Table Rock Lake is a paradise for boaters, scuba divers, campers and fishermen alike.
Clearwater Lake is noted for the grandeur of its hills, natural springs, and splendid beauty. The absence of private boat docks appeals to those seeking a *wilderness lake*. A skier*s paradise, Clearwater Lake, has acres of smooth, deep water for sport.
This lake offers beautiful shoreline vistas and abundant hunting and fishing opportunities. Long Branch State Park provides a variety of water-related recreation opportunities.
Blue Springs Lake is a part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Blue River Project for flood control, recreation and other water resource development. This park complex contains a large number of recreational features, managed by Jackson County.
The Rivers Project is responsible for the operation and maintenance of five dams and seven locks, 300 miles of dikes and revetment and 110, 000 acres of public lands and waters for the authorized purpose of maintaining a nine-foot navigation channel on th
The Rivers Project is responsible for the operation and maintenance of five dams and seven locks, 300 miles of dikes and revetment and 110, 000 acres of public lands and waters for the authorized purpose of maintaining a nine-foot navigation channel on th
Cool, clear spring waters make this lake the "Gem of the Ozarks.
Located in southern Missouri, lies the Mark Twain National Forest. The Forest lies mostly within the Ozark Plateau dotted with remnant hills from this country's oldest mountains, the Ozarks.