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South East Region

Big Oak Tree State Park (map)

Majestic trees tower above the rich delta stretching all around this

park and it is a National Landmark.  The 1,005 acre park get its name

from giant trees, a number of which have been identified as the

largest, or "champions," of their species.  A boardwalk through the  

park allows visitors to get a close up view of the of this remnant of 

the vast swamp forest that once covered Missouri's Bootheel.  

Displays in the center interpret this vanishing landscape.  The park 

is designed for day use and has a small lake for fishing.

573.649.3149  14 miles South of East Prairie on Hwy 102

Elephant Rocks State Park (map)

Giant granite rocks a billion years old stand end to end like a train of

red circus elephants in this 129 acre state park.  The first self 

guiding Braille trail for the visually impaired in Missouri state parks 

winds through the geologic wonder.  The gentle slopes of the paved 

trail also make it accessible to elderly visitors.  Shaded picnic 

grounds and a small fishing lake make the day use park fun for 

family picnics and other activities.

573.546.3454  North West of Graniteville on Hwy 21

(pics)  Hawn State Park (map)

One of Missouri's most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes, this park

is a superb example of the Eastern Ozark sandstone country.  The

4,953 acre park contains lush stands of native pines and hardwoods,

a generous understory of dogwood, redbud and wild azalea.  A 10

mile backpacking trail, Whispering Pine Trail, leads visitors through

pine forests and along Pickle Creek and the River Aux Vases.  

Picnicking and camping accommodations are also available.

573.883.3603  On Hwy 144

Johnson's Shut Ins State Park (map)

Swift waters of the Black River flowing around some of the oldest 

exposed rocks in the nation have formed a series of canyon like

gorges or "shut ins" in this park.  The 8.470 acre park, which has

been left mostly as wilderness, contains more than 900 species

of plants.  It is a major trail head for the 500 mile long Ozark Trail,

which is under development.  The park contains picnic areas and a

campground.  Pets are not allowed ate the shut ins and access to the

park is limited, so there may be a wait to enter.  Contact the park.

573.546.2450  8 miles North of Lesterville on Hwy N