Walk with me at Big Spring in Van Buren, Missouri

in #travel7 years ago (edited)

It's been a cold, windy and dreary day here in the Missouri Ozarks, but I woke up with the urge to go exploring and to get some fresh air. I talked @jasonrussell into going out and about to Big Spring in Van Buren, Missouri, which is about 40 miles from our hometown. As much as we wanted our daughters to go along, they decided that they would rather stay with their Grandma and Papa in their warm house while we ventured out. Can't say that I blame them!

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Big Spring is one of the largest springs in Missouri AND in the entire United States. It boasts an average daily flow of 286 million gallons of water, according to The National Park Service. You can read more about the park here.

Even in the dead of winter, the spring was a stunning shade of blue, and my photos simply could not do the scenery justice. However, it was still very relaxing and peaceful taking pictures and watching the water rush out of ground. We love our Missouri state parks, so I hope you all enjoy my photos from today!

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In the style of @papa-pepper, I've been trying to make a better effort to take some quick selfies when we go out to show that we were actually there and to prove that we took the photos.

Thanks for checking out today's adventure in the Missouri Ozarks and stay tuned for more!

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hermosos paisajes amiga allí si provoca tomar aire fresco

¡Gracias mi amigo! ¡El aire fresco y el hermoso paisaje eran justo lo que necesitábamos hoy!

I like walking, I would like to join you! Thanks for these amazing photos and post :)

Thank you! It was a very nice walk in nature and we love to take pictures!

Oh I need to see it so bad! You guys got some beautiful pictures!

It’s a really neat little place! The spring is so beautiful and it’s surprisingly easy to get to.

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Awesome pictures @melodyrussell!! Thank you for walking us through your adventures! It looks like an amazing spring!

Thanks lady! It was sooo cold but so worth it!

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful place to live! I've always wanted to visit the Ozarks, you have a charmed life. 💙

We absolutely love living in the Ozarks! There are all kinds of natural treasures in all directions around our town and we are happy to call it our home. If you ever get the chance to visit, I would highly recommend it!! :)

Love your very picturesque photos @melodyrussell That water looks freezing but, oh, so beautiful. (Following)

Thank you so much @trudeehunter :) It was so cold out (actually, it started to snow on the way home) But it was so worth it to see the beautiful spring! You have some really neat photos on your blog. Followed you back! :)

Many thanks for the kind follow @melodyrussell I think it is wonderful that you can share this steemit journey with your husband and I look forward to more of your great blogs and becoming better educated about your beautiful part of the world.

Likewise! I think it’s amazing to see the world through the eyes of other people here on Steemit! Jason and I love to take photos in our beautiful little part of the world and I look forward to seeing more of your photos from Australia! :)

Thank you kindly Melody.

The blue color of the water is amazing and your photos captured it so well! Looks like a fanastic place to go on a hike

Thanks! It’s a beautiful place with plenty of hiking trails around the spring, so I hope to get back and do a little more hiking when the weather is a little more inviting :)