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aragx6 · 02-26-2008, 11:32 AM

The Ozarks have a class 5? This surprises me quite a bit. The only 5 I've done is in Tennessee... which is an awful lot of fun! Do they make it with the dam?

Bobster · 02-26-2008, 11:41 AM

I'm not 100% for sure, but I think that part of the St. Francis River at flood stage is a class 5 and I also think that the Cossatot river (http://http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/canoeing-rafting-kayaking/waterways/default/waterway/Cossatot+River - broken link) in Arkansas can be a class 5.

chitownwarrior · 02-26-2008, 11:56 AM

Ok, not hotdogs, maybe seared seabass with a honey strawberry glaze drizzled on the top with a side of french fries???

I had not realized there were class 5's either. Maybe hotdogs weren't a good comparison, but the Rockies are truly magnificient. The ozarks do offer their own type of diversity however. The ozark trail is a hiker's paradise.

I've also heard, that unlike most midwestern places, the ozarks and missouri has WILDERNESS...that is, no people , no farmland, or simply woods, but WILDERNESS.

chitownwarrior · 02-26-2008, 12:01 PM

International Scale of River Difficulty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I would say definately class 3 after heavy rain fall in certain rivers.

Bobster · 02-26-2008, 03:01 PM

That seabass sounds pretty good! Regarding the rivers and their level of difficulty, I don't want anyone to get the idea that Ozark float streams are all white water cascades where you're putting your life on the line to float them.

To the contrary, most Ozark float streams are pretty mellow. But that's not to say that you can't have some fun in them or that more difficult stretches aren't available.

Chitown.....you're right about the Rockies being magnificent! It's been a while, but I still remember how beautiful they were! Did you know that at one point in their history that the Ozarks were a much grander, than they are now, mountain range. There just old and worn down!

patrickmich · 02-26-2008, 05:15 PM

well I suppose the general consensus is that the Rockies blow the Ozarks away, but
to each their own. You won't find tree covered hills in the Rockies. You won't find
mossy streams and rivers. Someone said that the recreational activity is extremely close to STL, and mentioned 2-3 hour drives to get there. Makes me think that I might
be more content to live further West of STL, closer to the Ozarks, or even in the Ozarks. Not that I am a recreational nut, but I do like the thought of exploring caves.
I also like springs and rivers, and it seems most of them are in the Ozarks. The Mississippi is just too big to enjoy. Regarding the pics that someone posted, they were
great. I loved the look and the rivers. Where was the pic with the orange boulders taken?

Bobster · 02-26-2008, 05:45 PM

Columbia...while not in the Ozarks...is a great college town. It's halfway between KC and St. Louis and only about an hour and a half from the Lake of the Ozarks. As far as the various activities being 2 to 3 hours away....many of them are, but some are as close as 30 minutes.

aragx6 · 02-26-2008, 09:16 PM

The reason many people live in St. Louis or Kansas City instead of closer to those nature areas is because of big-city amenities and job opportunities. If you like more rural or small town areas there are many great ones in Missouri too. There are a lot of really helpful folks on the general Missouri forum who can answer any questions you might have.

I agree Columbia is a great town to look into as well and because of the University it has a lot of the bigger city amenties you would expect.

patrickmich · 02-26-2008, 10:44 PM

thanks for all your suggestions. I definitely need to be near a major city for work opportunity. I am not where near retirement age, and even if i were I couldn't afford to
live out in the boonies. Columbia is quite isolated. I might have to bite the bullet and
go the STL to visit.

chitownwarrior · 02-26-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickmich

thanks for all your suggestions. I definitely need to be near a major city for work opportunity. I am not where near retirement age, and even if i were I couldn't afford to
live out in the boonies. Columbia is quite isolated. I might have to bite the bullet and
go the STL to visit.

I might reccommend visiting in april or may, and wait for spring to come, which i think arrives around mid/late march in st. louis?

Visit forest park. In terms of biking, i read there's the Katy Trail (for distance riding) whcih goes to st. charles all the way to almost KC (wow i had no idea!) the grant trail in st. louis county. Mountain biking:
Missouri Mountain Bike Trails

I think you'll have a LOT of options. period. but do visit when its warm, esp. around may. July and august might be of a shock to you in how hot it gets.