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Ozark National Scenic Riverway was created
in 1964 by an Act of Congress to preserve more than 130 miles of the
Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in southeastern Missouri’s Ozark
Highlands. This pair of beautiful rivers provides first-rate opportunities
for canoeing, swimming, fishing and other water sports. Hiking, hunting
and horseback riding opportunities are also available in the park’s
gorgeous rustic landscape.
With broadleaf forests and sporadic open fields, this is one of the
loveliest places in the entire state of Missouri. 112 species of fish,
196 species of birds, and 58 species of mammals make their home in this
park, as do 25 species of snakes, including 4 venomous types. There
are also all sorts of plants near the Ozark Riverway, ranging from stunning
and uncommon wild orchids to plentiful goldenrod and coneflowers.
Horseback riding, camping, and picnicking are popular activities at
Ozark Riverway. The best time for these activities is in the spring
and fall. Boating enthusiasts should note that horsepower restrictions
on outboard motors are in effect above the Big Spring Boat Landing on
the Current River and on the entirety of the Jacks Fork River. |
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