Things To Do
Deer Leap Trail at roaring river state park. 36.59218, -93.83252
Checkout the lookout over the hatchery. We hiked to the top my first visit to Roaring River and when John proposed! Deer Leap Trail leads to an overlook and boardwalk above the fish hatchery and the spring. From the overlook, it is easy to see the axle shaft from an undershot waterwheel that powered a gristmill in the mid-19th century. The trail was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and the rocks used for steps on the trail were harvested in the park. White connector 1 provides access to Fire Tower Trail.
Devil's Kitchen hiking trail at roaring river state park. 36.59098, -93.83505
One of my favorite all time trails. Not too long, but includes so many unique geographical features including a cave that is at eye level with an ice cold spring pouring out!! "Devil's Kitchen Trail's name is derived from an odd rock outcrop that formed a roomlike enclosure. According to legend, this room was used as a hideout by Civil War guerrillas but has since collapsed. A self-guided interpretive brochure for this trail is available at the nature center and the park office. In addition to Devil's Kitchen, the interpretive trail provides information on other geologic features such as caves and different landscapes and plants visitors will find along the trail."
Eureka Springs
35-minute drive to Visit downtown for scenery and shopping visit or tour The Crescent Hotel - "America's most haunted hotel" Tour the mineral springs- build your own walking tour around the 15 different springs that sit within easy walking distance of the city center
Onyx Cave
35-minute drive. Cave with layered rock formations made of natural flowstone. This rocky material is formed from minerals left behind by flowing water,
Trout Fishing Roaring River State Park
Visit the store to get a fishing license and a daily trout tag We like to fish in the group of holes near the hatchery and the two further down after the bridge in front of the old lodge building (public restrooms available here) if you bring poles, it's suggested to use ultralight line between 2-4 pound test Cleaning station is located: 36.585556, -93.836667
Tim's Fly Shop
All the equipment you need to catch some trout!
Wonders Of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
About an hour and 20-minute drive
Branson
Shows, Silver Dollar City Amusement park, dinner Theater Tan-tar-a indoor water resort
Table Rock Lake
About an Hour and 15 minute drive