Thirty-two drives that highlight the natural and cultural history of the Ozarks--a region that extends across five states but lies mainly within Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Stories and facts about the people, natural environment, and history of the area help narrate any visit to this region.

Scenic Driving the Ozarks features thirty-three separate drives through Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma, from the homestead of Daniel Boone and the 250-foot-deep Blue Spring in the north and central sections to the prairie landscapes and the restorative hot springs of the western and southern Ozarks. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Driving the Ozarks includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions.

Scenic Routes & Byways Ozarks features thirty-three separate drives through Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma, from the homestead of Daniel Boone and the 250-foot-deep Blue Spring in the north and central sections to the prairie landscapes and the restorative hot springs of the western and southern Ozarks. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Routes & Byways Ozarks includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions.

This guide contains 32 drives that highlight the natural and cultural history of the Ozarks--a region that extends across five states but lies mainly within Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Stories and facts about the people, natural environment, and history of the area help narrate a visit to this region.

37 drives that highlight the natural and cultural history of the land Stories and facts about the people natural environment and region to enchance your travels

Take a memorable trip along 30 of Arizona's most spectacular landscapes and natural wonders--the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Monument Valley, and the Sonoran Desert--and enjoy special attractions and historical points along the way.

The Ozarks region-spanning parts of Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma-overflows with visible fragments of the past. A Living History of the Ozarks is a guide to the region through landmarks and sites which offer clues to its intriguing history. This splendorous land inspired Phyllis Rossiter, a native of the Ozarks, to write about the area to help people learn to appreciate its beauty and to recognize our dependence upon nature. "I feel that it's important to safeguard what we have left," says Rossiter. "In my writing, if I can help achieve that, then that's what I want to do-to help people acquire an appreciation for nature." Abounding with sparkling lakes and rivers (including the great Lake of the Ozarks), clear blue springs, rugged mountains, ancient caves, and windswept prairies, the Ozarks are a visitor's wonderland of natural beauty and legendary mystique. Author Phyllis Rossiter explores the major areas that make up the storied Ozarks. The Lake of the Ozarks region, the Springfield plateau, Ozark mountain country, the Buffalo National River, White River Hills, and the Big Spring region are all covered in depth. A detailed appendix lists places to view ongoing history such as caves and rock formations, Indian artifacts, bridges and ferries, gristmills, Civil War monuments, heritage crafts, mountain music, hiking trails, floatable rivers, national parks, and more. Offering keen insight on the area's history, as well as a complete guide to the sites and scenic spots of this popular American vacation destination, this book is a marvelous documentation of "living history" for tourists and interested area residents alike. Phyllis Rossiter resides in Gainesville, Missouri, where she is an active writer, photographer, conservationist, and lecturer. She is a member of the Missouri Writers Guild, the Ozarks Writers League, the Society of Children's Book Writers, and the Outdoor Writers of America.

"Features all 200 of America's officially designated scenic drives in four national scenic byway programs. These routes represent the very best scenic drives from the four million plus miles of roads traveling across America. The byways offer you a pleasurable driving experience along America's most scenic roads while offering glimpses of mountains, lakes and rushing streams, small towns and farms, wildlife, history, and natural wonders across America. Consider this your invitation to pull off the interstate, slow down, and discover America's scenic countryside and the treasures within." -- Back cover.

Route 66 in the Missouri Ozarks picks up the journey west where its companion book, Route 66 in St. Louis, leaves off. As Bobby Troup's song says, Route 66 travels "more than 2,000 miles all the way." But one would be hard-pressed to "Show Me" a more scenic and historic segment than the Missouri Ozarks. The highway is lined with buildings covered with distinctive Ozark rock. It winds through a region of deep forests, sparkling streams, hidden caves, and spectacular bluffs. This book will take the traveler from Crawford County to the Kansas line. Along the way, there are small towns and urban centers, hotels and motels, cafés and souvenir stands. Take the time to explore Missouri's Route 66--it is waiting at the next exit.