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Missouri is where the Ozark Mountains and valleys, lakes and caves, forests and farmland combine to set the stage for scenic drives and adventures do not stop outdoors. There is no better time than now to show the "Show Me State." Camps Missouri and Missouri RV parks welcome visitors all year with open arms.

Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge is in the floodplain northwest of the Missouri River near Mound City. Migrating ducks, snow geese and as threatened or endangered species as bald eagles, piping plovers and peregrine falcons find an important stop migration seasonal in Squaw Creek. One of the best and easiest ways to explore the refuge and observe the local fauna is the unit of ten kilometers long, self-guided tour Car winding through wetlands. There are two paths for visitors who prefer to travel closer to the action – on foot. The Way of the Eagle Lookout Hikers have a walk in the wetlands. The Loess Bluff Trail makes a better, rising 200 feet to the crest of the preservation of bluffs. At this point, visitors enjoy of a sweep, eagle-eye view of the land of refuge.

In northern farmlands of central Missouri, near Macon, Long Branch State Park is on the banks of the 2,000-acre Long Branch Lake. This park is fully equipped for water sports enthusiasts, the on-site marina has boat launches, covered slips and boat rentals. There is a beach for swimmers, a lot of open water to water skiers and a fishing pier accessible to disabled guests. Long Branch is known for providing more than respectable catches of bass, crappie and catfish, so that fishermen believe that the perfect place to try your luck and skill. Moreover the lake, the landscape consists of grasslands, hills and forests of oak, sycamore, hickory, maple and silver. Animals and birds, too, as evidenced by the population of red foxes, white-tailed deer and quail that live in the park.

Cutting through the central region of the "Show Me State" by 225-mile from east to west, is the progression of innovative Katy Trail State Park. There are many camps in Missouri and Missouri RV camping resorts in this region, but reserving in advance is always wise. Following the ancient road of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, or "Katy", the clue of its origin in San Carlos and links to the cities of Marthasville, Jefferson City and Boonville before concluding at Clinton. Designed for use by hikers and bicyclists of all ages and abilities, both travel scenic route follows the Missouri River. A limited portion of the Katy is open for riders. Road users find everything from forests to grasslands, valleys, cliffs of the rivers, wetlands and pastures. And Katy's position on Missouri Route guarantees an interesting variety of birds, species every day like robins and charcoal to endangered bald eagles and migration of great blue herons. As expected, there is no shortage of honors awarded for this special membership State Park. Katy Trail St. Charles-de-la section Boonville has been named part of the famous Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Moreover, the entire route is also a designated Millennium Legacy Trail and an official part of American discovery trail.

Located in southeastern Missouri near Van Buren, Ozark National Scenic waterways were established by the National Park Service in an effort to preserve the highlands of 134 miles of Jack Fork and Current rivers. The reserve is located in a region where wood and pine forests overlap, giving rise to an interesting mix of flora and fauna, including bunches of wildflowers. There numerous springs that feed these rivers, as well as sinks and hundreds of mysterious caves. The primary water-based activities at Ozark National Scenic Waterways are fishing, canoeing, tubing, boating and swimming. The beautiful woods are ideal for terrestrial hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing and horseback riding.

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