How many times I walked around that spring as a child. Then with my own children years ago. The camping area was on that side then. Also an island in the spring branch people camped on. That was before Scenic Riverways!
Very cool to be able to pass the love of place down to the next generation. It is interesting to hear stories before the NPS came in. Thanks for watching!
Alley Springs is a beautiful place. It's amazing you can be there by yourself. That is one of the things I love about Shannon County. You can be alone.
When I was very young you could camp at the spring. The mill was a gift shop and they would open and close the damn. I can’t remember if they gave a warning but once the flood gates opened and my father and uncle went chasing our melons down river. We had them rocked off in the spring to cool them down.
Been there many times, beautiful area
Indeed it is!
How many times I walked around that spring as a child. Then with my own children years ago. The camping area was on that side then. Also an island in the spring branch people camped on. That was before Scenic Riverways!
Very cool to be able to pass the love of place down to the next generation. It is interesting to hear stories before the NPS came in. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for finding & sharing valuable spots in Missouri, Keep Hiking🥾
My pleasure! It’s a beautiful state and I hope to be releasing more Missouri content in the coming months👍
Alley Springs is a beautiful place. It's amazing you can be there by yourself. That is one of the things I love about Shannon County. You can be alone.
Absolutely! There are times that it can be busy, but with most scenic places the best times to view are early in the morning and later in the evening.
When I was very young you could camp at the spring. The mill was a gift shop and they would open and close the damn. I can’t remember if they gave a warning but once the flood gates opened and my father and uncle went chasing our melons down river. We had them rocked off in the spring to cool them down.
Wow, hadn't thought of that as a technique for cooling off melons. Lots of interesting history in this area. Thanks for watching!
Great pictures
Thank you😀