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Among the foothills of the Ozark Mountains lies the beautiful five-county
area we call the Ozark Foothills Region. Situated midway between St. Louis and
Memphis, it is 160 miles to either city, north and south respectively. The area
is also 160 miles northeast of Little Rock, AR.|
Three Rivers Community College, located in Poplar Bluff, is utilized by students from all over the area. The well-rounded curriculum and the extra-curricular activities offered at the community college are outstanding. Southeast Missouri State University, located in Cape Girardeau, and Arkansas State University, in Jonesboro, AR, are less than 100 miles away, making them popular choices for area students seeking four-year degrees. The Ozark Foothills Region of Southeast Missouri is a beautiful area with numerous natural attractions. Residents have access to first-rate healthcare, as well as topnotch educational opportunities. While enjoying the friendliness of the small town environments, local citizens are able to take advantage of the opportunities and services found in the larger municipalities nearby. The Ozark Foothills Region is an excellent place to call home! To make accomodation arrangements when visiting The Current River or Big Spring, please review the following list (all numbers use area code 573): Big Spring National Park Cabins - 323-8433 Big Spring Road Motel - 323-8128 Garden of Eden Resort - 323-4641 Hawthorne Motel - 323-4274 The Landing and Rosecliff Lodge - 323-8433 / www.currentriverlanding.com Misty Mountain Lodge - 323-8388 Skyline Lodge and Supper Club - 323-4144 Smalley's Motel - 323-4263 Starlight Motel - 323-4673 When planning canoe and/or tube outings, consult the following list: Deer Run Campground Canoe and Tube Rental - 323-4447 Big Spring Canoe and Tube Rental - 323-4550 Hawthorne Landing Canoe & Tube Rental - 323-4562 The Landing & Rosecliff Lodge-Canoe & Tube Rental - 323-8433 For dining purposes, please see the following list: Big Springs Dining Lodge - 323-4332 Big Springs Restaurant - 323-4339 Blue Heron Restaurant - 323-8433 The Float Stream Restaurant - 323-9606 The Hungry Owl - 323-8289 Jolly Cone Drive-In - 323-4318 The Log Cabin Restaurant (Ellsinore) - 322-9300 Mercantile Coffeehouse Antiques - 323-8518 Sixty's Diner (Ellsinore) - 322-1500 Also, for entertainment, make sure to visit the 21-Drive-In Theatre (945-2121) and experience a movie under the stars, or enjoy the tunes of local bands while dining along The Current River at The Landing (323-8433).
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Residents enjoy a
variety of outdoor activities centered around the natural attractions scattered
throughout the five-county area. Big Springs State Park, home of the world's
largest natural spring; Current River; Black River; Markham Springs State Park;
Clearwater Lake; Johnson's Shut-Ins; Deer Run State Forest; Pinewoods Lake;
Lake Wappapello; Watercress Park; Sam A. Baker State Park, and the Mark Twain
National Forest offer camping, fishing, hiking/fitness/nature trails, motor
boating, tubing/floating, swimming, and water skiing. The area is also
designated as part of the beautiful National Scenic Riverways.
Healthcare is readily available in the five-county region.
Along with numerous clinics, there are also Poplar Bluff Regional
Medical Center's North and South Campuses, plus the John J. Pershing
Veterans Administration Hospital, in Poplar Bluff, as well as Ripley
County Memorial Hospital, in Doniphan, and Reynolds County Memorial
Hospital, in Ellington.
