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Best Float Trips in the Ozarks

Explore 10 scenic float trips that can only be enjoyed in the Ozarks. Find tips for floating the Big Piney River, Jack's Fork, Current River, James River, Niangua and the North Fork in Missouri and the Kings River in Arkansas among others.
The Ozark Mill at Finley Farms
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What's Next for the Morris Family and the Ozark Mill at Finley Farms

Purchased by Bass Pro Shops' Johnny Morris, the Finley Farms project kicks off this year with his daughter, Megan Morris, spearheading the...

may 16 2019 | Entrepreneur, Farmers Market, Food, Outdoors
Lakeview trail overlooking Stockton Lake in Missouri
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Best Hiking Trails in the Ozarks

The Ozarks are a wonderland of trails, both hidden and super-accessible. From a stroll on the Ozark Greenways to an adventurous hike to a...

may 2019 | Features, Hiking, Outdoors, Trails
Picnic Areas near Springfield, MO
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5 Best Picnic Spots in Southwest Missouri

Soak up some Vitamin D at some of southwest Missouri’s greenest, loveliest picnic spots. We found five that are a sure bet every time.

may 2019 | 5 Best, Branson, Food, Joplin, MO
Baker Creek's Spring Planting Festival
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Baker Creek Extravaganza

It’s planting time, and what better way to get your garden growing than with Baker Creek’s big planting festival?

may 2019 | Family, Features, Food, Gardening

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Canoe or float Big Piney River in Missouri
Waterways

Best Float Trips in the Ozarks

Explore 10 scenic float trips that can only be enjoyed in the Ozarks. Find tips for floating the Big Piney River, Jack's Fork, Current...

may 2019 | Features, Fishing, Floating, Outdoors
Things to Do in Summer in Springfield, MO
Waterways

Cool Off with Water Activities This Summer

With things finally heating up and the water looking so appealing, it’s time to celebrate the arrival of summer with some new activities.

may 2019 | Lakes, Outdoors
Float Beaver Creek in Ava Missouri
Waterways

Float Beaver Creek in Ava Missouri

Located in Ava, Beaver Creek offers family friendly floating fun that's not too far from Springfield, MO.

may 2019 | Features, Fishing, Floating, Outdoors
Canoe or float down Big Piney River in Missouri
Waterways

Float Missouri's Big Piney River

Big Piney River is relatively quiet and offers respite from the summer heat.

may 2019 | Features, Floating, Outdoors, Swimming
Float the Jacks Fork and Current Rivers
Waterways

Float Missouri's Jacks Fork & Current Rivers

We would argue that some of the best floating in the Midwest is found on the Jacks Fork and Current rivers.

may 2019 | Features, Floating, Outdoors, Swimming
Bennett Spring on the Niangua River in Missouri
Waterways

Float Missouri's Niangua River

Prime fishing and gorgeous scenery make the popular Niangua River worth the trip.

may 2019 | Features, Fishing, Floating, Outdoors
Canoe or float the North Fork in Missouri
Waterways

Float Missouri's North Fork

Take the plunge and enjoy floating 12 miles of spring fed, gorgeous scenery on the North Fork in Missouri.

may 2019 | Features, Floating, Outdoors, Swimming
Float the James River near Springfield Missouri
Waterways

Float Springfield Missouri's James River

Our hometown river is often overlooked as a floatable river, but thanks to the efforts by the James River Basin Partnership, the James...

may 2019 | Features, Floating, Outdoors, Swimming

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