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SOUTHEAST ~ River Region ~ Nature Areas 
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THE WATERWAYS, streams and rivers of this region are the Mississippi River, St. Francois River, Big River, Castor River, Crooked Creek Whitewater River, Little Whitewater and River Aux Vases.
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The Mississippi
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River wanders past rich farmland and scenic rivertowns in Missouri's River Heritage Region. It is a region of great beauty and quiet charm deep in early American history. Enjoy the natural beauty of The Mark Twain Forest, the Riverways and the St. Francois Mountains.
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Tower Rock Natural Area
Red Rock Landing Conservation Area
Big Oak Tree State Park
Chalk Bluff Trail
Otter Slough
Conservation Area
Morris State Park
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Perry County. State Route A. Contry Road 460.
This 32 acre area offers a scenic view of the 60 feet Tower Rock, and of the waters of the Mississippi River. A hiking trail leads to access to the Mississippi riverfront and an overlook of the bluffs above. A landing was built atop the rocky island in 1968, local indians thought the rock to be inhabitated by a "Manitou". In 1803, the island was explored by Captain Lewis.
In Perry County.
In Mississippi County. HWY 102, East Prairie.
1,000 acre preserve as a monument to the original forested wilderness the "swampeast" of the bootheal. Canopy trees rise to 120 feet.
In New Madrid County.
Stoddard County. HWY ZZ. SW of Dexter. 573-624-5821. Cypress swamp and River slough provide unique habitat for all water and outdoor activities. 1.5 mile trail.
In Dunklin County.
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"That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do; not that the nature of the thing itself is changed, but that our power to do is increased."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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