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Extends along 134 miles of the Current (100 miles) and Jacks Fork (34 miles) Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri. The rivers are identified both federally and by the state as Outstanding Natural Resource Waters, affording them the highest level of protection. Typified by narrow steep-sided hollows, numerous streams, and bluffs. Much of area is underlain by soluble limestone and dolomite, giving rise to sinkholes, caves, and springs of classic karst topography.

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Ozark National Scenic Riverways, National Park Service

Extends along 134 miles of the Current (100 miles) and Jacks Fork (34 miles)

Van Buren, MO Recreation

Hidden Log Cabin Museum

Covered log cabin from 1872. Once inside one becomes a member of a society that existed more than 100 years ago. Ozark history lessons are countless.

Van Buren, MO Museums

Current River

The Current River runs to the west of Butler County and is spring fed. This river offers opportunities for canoeing, tubing, swimming, boating, water sports, fishing and wildlife viewing. The Current River is also one of Missouri's well known rivers for canoeing and floating.

Van Buren, MO Recreation

Big Spring

Over 286 million gallons of water flow from Big Spring each day, making it one of the world's largest. Enjoy hiking, camping and picnicking.

Van Buren, MO Recreation

Hawthorne Landing

Canoe and Tube Floats on Current River. RV sites, tent sites, electricity, fishing, toilets, shower, and store.

Van Buren, MO Float Trips

Things to do near Van Buren, MO

Boiling Springs Resort and Canoe Rental

Boilng Sprngs Resort is located on the beautiful Big Piney River just ten miles from Licking. We have canoes, cabins, camping...

Round Spring Canoe Rental and Campground

Tent sites, trails, toilets, shower, store and ADA accessible. ADA ...

Junk-Shun Barn Flea Market

100 dealer, antique mall featuring antiques, collectables and much more. ADA ...

Fourche Lake

Fishing, trails, toilets, and ADA accessible....

Missouri S&T Stonehenge

Half-scale replica of Stonehenge created using waterjet technology at the University of Missouri Rolla....