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Jose Kevo
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Blue Spring

  • October 2, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Jose Kevo from Middle-of-Nowhere, Missouri
Blue Spring

Of the three larger springs visited, Blue Spring was my favorite thanks to an exquisite combination of natural highlights. It ranks as Missouri's 8th largest spring, but tops any list for resplendence. Colorful perspectives are projected from the basin's 310-foot depth. Grandeur was magnified on our late afternoon appearance with sunlight piercing through the trees.

As another lifeline of the Current River, Blue Spring's daily output is 87-million gallons. Waters surge from the secluded, inland location along a crystal clear stream. Moss-covered rocks and vegetation sparkle underwater in a kaleidoscopic of green, hemmed by dense forest accented with wildflowers. Tranquility is perfected by the rushing waters and random chirps. A refreshing scent of purity permeated each breath as the finishing touch.

A short trail scales the bluff, but platform vistas were severely overgrown. Even with pruning, there's likely nothing to surpass what's found below. Indulgent viewing decks, a benchless terrace, or any number of settings beg visitors to stop and linger in magic of the moment. Those which can appreciate the finer qualities of nature will find this place irresistible!

-- The Blue Spring turn-off is along Highway 106, 16-miles east of Eminence. ** Don't confuse this with another Blue Spring listed on maps, off Highway 60 southwest of here.

-- Another highlight of Blue Spring is the 3-mile roadway which connects the parking area to the highway. The backwoods drive suggests adventure, but the canopied rolling hills quickly tame conceptions. The deep-rooted encounters with Mother Nature are a distinct beginning and ending for what waits in between.

-- The entry area has picnic tables, restrooms, water fountain, and information stations. The .04-mile trail to Blue Spring is easy and clearly marked, but beware of poison ivy growing everywhere.

-- The highly-touted Powder Mill, located west of Blue Spring, is simply a recreational and camping area along the Current. There aren't any "must see's", but the site is a starting/ending point for hikers of the Ozark Trail. The Powder Mill turn-off is clearly marked along Highway 106, or can be an enjoyable riverside walk from Blue Spring.

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