Gratitude:
- having a truck that will get us down Forest Service roads that are steep and bumpy
- natural springs
- turning leaves
- waterfalls
- history
- a fun afternoon stop with my son
On the way home from my dad’s, we stopped at a place I love. We hadn’t been there since we took my parents to see it, four years ago. My gosh, it was so good to go back.
It’s called Falling Springs and I’ve written about it before. It’s nine miles south of Winona, Missouri, on highway 19, then off on some old rickety rock road.
There are a lot of natural springs around here and they are all absolutely stunning. This one is pretty unique because there’s an old log cabin homestead there, too.
near Winona Missouri
It’s very peaceful there. Some people came, but after they left, we had the place to ourselves.
I was reminded about why I love photography so much. Varying where we stand, can completely change the picture.
For instance, this first photograph is from the front of the mill’s water wheel. The second one, is from the back of the mill.
Results?
Two cool pictures of the same thing.
from the front of the mill
from the back of the mill
Miracle photos:
One of my favorite pictures for the day~
near Winona MO
And, the waterfall. It’s stunning.
M I R A C L E S
Thank you for reading.
Jessica
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** all photos and writing are mine
Unmeasured Journeys 
This is a pretty park and I did not know Mark Twain had a park named after him!
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Hi. I just read up on how Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest was named. Apparently, it was a big to-do. It took 4 years for the forest to be named because different people wanted it named different names. It sounds like Mark Twain was Missouri’s most prominent citizen in 1939, so that’s what they named it.
I had no idea. Ha ha. Good history to look up. I’m happy you mentioned it.
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Well that is interesting and it makes me wonder why took them so long? He was a great writer and I loved his quotes. Thanks for sharing that history Jessica.
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I read several people had opinions on what it should be named, so it took a long time to name it.
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I am surprised – he was pretty famous. He would have gotten my vote for sure.
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What a fun little place to visit. Great photos.
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Hello. Thank you. I think you’d really like it. We could go there and talk the day away. It’s really peaceful.
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Now wouldn’t that be fun! Throw in a picnic too. :)
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Oh yeah!!!!
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How pretty!! I love the Mark Twain area, we had a family reunion there once!
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Hi Ann. Thank you so much. We live about 7 miles from Forest Service land west of Poplar Bluff. Mark Twain Forests are some incredible areas. Where was your reunion?
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It was in the park itself, I think, but it was further north that Poplar Bluff. Maybe I’m confusing it with another park? It was northwest of St. Louis, but east of Columbia and Kirksville. There were condos there, and a little hotel with rooms.
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Oh I see. I think there are several areas that are Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. That’s a pretty area up there. I wonder if it was around Macon. There’s a lake there.
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Yes, it would be to the east of Macon a bit!
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Oh I see! Fun!!
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Oh I loved the waterfall…. it’s so nice to watch the nature from this close 👌….loved it
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Hi. Thank you. That waterfall is really cool because you can’t see it from the parking lot or even when crossing the bridge to the mill. It’s directly behind the mill, sort of hidden, until walking around the building. The water is absolutely sooooooooo clear. Such an amazing thing to see. Thank you for commenting. Hope you have a great day!
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You know in my home town there are a lot of waterfalls and the water flow every day with same cool and calm flow , the whole year and watching the water flow and touch every thing in its path feels so amazing , yes so I can really relate to what you have experienced. Waterfalls always reminds me that nothing can stop me from getting to my best and I should never care about the obstacles in my path because I’m stronger than them .
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This place looks great! A hidden gem. I am going to file this in the back of my mind should we ever go to Echo Bluff again. It feels like a piece of history that is still there and can be explored. Love the pictures, too. Thanks for your post!
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Hi Betty, oh, I hope you go here sometime. I think you’ll love it. On the road going in, there’s an old cemetery. Across from it is a stone that says ‘3 Unknown Soldiers.’ It’s pretty cool to see. I’m going to post pictures today of that log cabin. Hope you’re having a great morning.
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So much wonderful history and a beautiful area.
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Hi Diane, it really is a pretty place. Not far from there are more natural springs. Great area for outside stuff.
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