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Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Places To Go
 
welch hospital
The ruin of Welch Hospital sits over the opening to Welch Cave. It was thought that cool cave air would benefit "consumption" patients. It didn't work and Dr Diehl's hospital soon went under.
There is so much to explore in and around the Ozark National Scenic Riverways! There are springs, caves, mills, even a waterfall. These pages will give you some idea of what awaits you, but the best thing to do is just get out there and explore. Who knows what you'll discover?

PARK MAP (.pdf file)
 
Visitor enjoying the solitude of Blue Spring.
Bill O'Donnell
A visitor enjoying the solitude and beauty of Blue Spring.
Alley Mill
Alley Mill was built in 1894
Learn more about the history of the "Old Red Mill"
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Cave formations
Beautiful cave formations.
Hundreds of caves are to be found in the Ozarks. Round Spring Cave is open for tours in the summer.
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Welch Hospital
Welch Hospital ruins near Akers
The Welch Hospital sits next to Welch Spring upstream from Akers. Read about its history....
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Ozark hellbender  

Did You Know?
The Ozark hellbender is one of two species of hellbender, a giant salamander, in the United States. Ozark National Scenic Riverways is one of the few places on earth home to the Ozark species. More at www.nps.gov/ozar
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Last Updated: May 12, 2008 at 11:25 EST