Located in southwest Ozark hills, Roaring River is picturesque state park. The river is stocked with rainbow trout right from the hatchery near Roaring Springs, the highlight of the park. There are trails with great views. Just strolling around the hatchery which is at the head of the river right where the springs start is very pleasant. Trout are released into the river every day for anglers to enjoy!
The weather has been all over the place but for the most part very nice for hiking!
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| overcast skies and wind does not keep the fishermen from fishing! |
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| beautiful spring flowers everywhere |
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| this trail took us up and overlooking the river for a hike |
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| looking down on the hatchery |
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| just above the little waterfall are the holding tanks for the trout |
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| they are beautiful! |
the spring has been explored down to 240+ feet but may go much further down in the ground
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| under this rock shelf is where the spring originates |
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| another section of hike in the area |
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| view of the hatchery from up on the rock shelf above the spring |
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| we saw a few snakes hanging out near the river in dead leaves under the trees |
we had to drive a few miles for this hike and the roads here are so curvy and hilly that I find I must take motion sick medication..small
price to pay
black butterflies puddling on
some animal feces
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| on a drive home, colorful cows and an old barn |
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