National parks: Basketmaking - public domain image
Watch as white oak splints become beautiful baskets. Public domain photograph of people having fun at picnic in the park, outdoors, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Alley Mill
Alley Mill was built in 1894.
Water Fall at Klepzig Mill - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
An increase in Spring rains bring a greater flow of water to the shut-ins at Klepzig Mill.
Alley Mill in the Snow - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Snowy day at Alley Mill Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Big Spring
Big Spring by Patty Wheatley-Bishop
Round Spring Cave - National Parks Gallery
Round Spring Cave by Patty Wheatley-Bishop Public domain photograph of a cave, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alley Mill by Patty Wheatley-Bishop
Alley Mill by Patty Wheatley-Bishop
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Klepzig Mill
Klepzig Mill by Patty Wheatley-Bishop
Alley Spring Branch - National Parks Gallery
Alley Spring branch on a fall day
Alley Spring Branch - National Parks Gallery
Alley Spring Branch Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shut-in of Klepzig Mill - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Another view of the shut-in at Klepzig Mill and the igneous outcropping
Klepzig Mill Shut-in - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A view of the shut-in at Klepzig Mill
Reflection at Alley Mill - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Reflection at Alley Mill Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Igneous Rock of Klepzig Mill - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Igneous Rock of Klepzig Mill Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Reflection at Alley Spring - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Reflections at Alley Spring Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Welch Spring and Hospital - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Welch Spring and Hospital by Patty Wheatley-Bishop
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Klepzig Mill
Klepzig Mill on a beautiful fall day.
Welch Cave Building - National Parks Gallery
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The building was constructed by Dr. Diehl as a hospital. He selected a site over the mouth of the Welch Cave, from which the Welch Spring flowed. The spring wa... More
Exterior Wall of the Welch Cave Building
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. This is an example of Ozark Giraffe stonework, a distinctive style that was popular throughout the region between 1930 and 1950 during the Arts and Crafts move... More
Welch Cave Building on the Current River
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The building was constructed between 1935 and 1937 over Welch Cave for Dr. Christian H. Diehl. Prevailing evidence suggests that Dr. Diehl never formally instit... More
Remnant of a Wall at the Welch Cave Site
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Dr. Diehl's family did not have much interest in maintaining the resort on the Current River following his death in 1940, and it soon fell into ruin. Portions ... More
Views at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways was created by an Act of Congress on August 24, 1964, to protect 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri. The clean, clear ... More
Views at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways was created by an Act of Congress on August 24, 1964, to protect 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri. The clean, clear ... More
Views at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Missouri
Ozark National Scenic Riverways was created by an Act of Congress on August 24, 1964, to protect 134 miles of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers in the Ozark Highlands of southeastern Missouri. The clean, clear ... More
Karst Spring - geologic resources division
Looking out of a karst spring in Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
Large Karst Spring - National Parks Gallery
A large karst spring in Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
River scenic view. - National Parks Gallery
Scenic view of the river. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jacks Fork River near Buck Hollow
Scene on the Jacks Fork River.
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Big Spring
Big Spring flows with more than 286 million gallons on an average day.
Baptising Hole on Jacks Fork River
Bluffs along the Jacks Fork River at Baptising Hole.
Nice view of Current River - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
Current River view Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jacks Fork River view - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Scenic view of the Jacks Fork River.
Alley Mill with snow and Christmas decorations
Alley decorated for a Christmas program in the snow.
Route 19 Bridge at Round Spring
The Route 19 Bridge over Spring Creek was built during the Depression era.
Basket under construction - National Parks Gallery
A white oak basket "under construction"
Having a picnic! - National Parks Gallery
Folks enjoying a picnic at Round Spring. (Model released.) Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Buttin Rock Schoolhouse - National Parks Gallery
Buttin Rock Schoolhouse is located near Blue Spring on the Current River.
Tourist Attraction - Storys Creek Schoolhouse
Storys Creek School at Alley. Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Alley Mill
Alley Mill in summer. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Current River
Scenic view of river. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Wallace Barn at Devils Well - An old barn with a rusted tin roof in th...
The old Wallace Barn at Devils Well. Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Round Spring
Round Spring is located 15 miles north of Eminence, MO.
Woman at Rymers Ranch - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Rymers Ranch played an important role in the establishment of the park. This photo was taken at Rymers.
Ranger leading education program
Ranger presenting a program on water quality to local school children.
Silk Screen Bolter at Alley Mill
The silk screen bolter sifted flour through screens of silk to achieve a uniform texture.
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Rocky Falls
Rocky Falls on Rocky Creek is located about ten miles east of Eminence, MO.
River view with nice reflection
Pretty view of the river with reflection. Public domain photograph of a river bank, lake, pond, reflection, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Current River view - National Parks Gallery
Scenic view of Current River showing clarity of water. Public domain photograph of a pond, trees in the park, reflection in the water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alley River Acess on summer day
Crowds on a summer weekend launching at Alley. Public domain photograph of a small boat, canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Current River view - National Parks Gallery
Scenic view of river. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
House at Suzie Nichols' Farm - A small cabin with a rusty roof and a p...
Suzie Nichols' old cabin at the Suzie Nichols Farm on the Upper Current River.
Crowd on river - National Parks Gallery
Sometimes the river can get crowded. Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Candy Counter at Alley General Store
The candy counter is popular with children who visit the General Store at Alley Spring.
Current River view - National Parks Gallery
Nice view of hills from the Current River.
Round Spring, vertical - National Parks Gallery
Round Spring is located 15 miles north of Eminence, MO.
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Scenic Bluff
Both rivers are lined with majestic limestone bluffs such as this.
Old Store Visitor Center at Alley
The Old Store Visitor Center at Alley is a replica of a 19th Century small town mercantile.
Canoe on river - National Parks Gallery
Canoing near a water level cave on the Current River.
Woodpecker holes in tree trunk - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Holes made by a woodpecker in this dead tree.
Inside Old Store Visitor Center
Inside the Old Store Visitor Center at Alley. This is a replica of an 1890s general store such as many Ozark towns would have had.
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Making soap
Making lye soap the traditional way is hard, long work.
Inside Klepzig Mill - National Parks Gallery
Machinery inside Klepzig Mill. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Klepzig Mill
Klepzig Mill near Rocky Falls. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cabin at Big Spring - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
One of several housekeeping cabins available for rent at Big Spring.
Sluice gate at Alley Mill - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Sluice gate at Alley Mill Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Big Spring Dining Lodge - A stone house in the woods with a wooden fen...
The Dining Lodge at Big Spring was built by the CCC during the Great Depression.
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Swing Sifter
The swing sifter sifted flour through a series of cloth and wire mesh screens.
Old Zion Church at Akers - Public domain historical image
The Old Zion Church at Akers.
Current River near Van Buren - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Scenic view of the Lower Current River.
Storys Creek School at Alley - Public domain historical image
One room schoolhouse at Alley Spring
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Big Spring
Big Spring Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Nichols' Farm
Barn and corn crib at Suzie Nichols Farm. Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Peavine Picnic Shelter - National Parks Gallery
The Peavine Picnic Shelter near Big Spring can be reserved at www.recreation.gov
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Spinning wheel
Homecrafts like spinning are on display.
Alley Mill with Snow and Christmas decorations
Alley Mill on a rare snowy day one Christmas.
Fall color on the river. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Scenic view of fall color on the river.
ATV in park - National Parks Gallery
This ATV is on a road open to vehicles and is following all the rules for operating ATVs in the park.
Welch Spring and Hospital Ruins
The Welch Hospital's ruins stands silently by the noisy outlet of Welch Spring.
Big Spring with morning mist and fall colors
Fall color and morning mist at Big Spring. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Jacks Fork River from Chalk Bluff
Jacks Fork River from Chalk Bluff. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Current River from Clubhouse Bluff
Scenic view of lower Current River from Clubhouse Bluff. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Alley Mill spillway - National Parks Gallery
Alley spillway Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: River scenic
Scenic view of Current River at dusk
Alley Spring Branch - National Parks Gallery
Water running from Alley Spring down the spring branch to the Jacks Fork River.
Corn Crib at Suzie Nichols' Farm
Old corn crib at Suzie Nichols' Farm. Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Two Rivers
Two Rivers, where the Jacks Fork joins the Current River. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Horses on gravel bar at Big Creek
Horses on gravel bar at Big Creek. Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Big Spring, vertical format - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Big Spring Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chubb Hollow Picnic Shelter - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Chubb Hollow Picnic Shelter Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Barn at Suzie Nichols' Farm - An old barn in the middle of the woods
Old barn at Suzie Nichols' Farm. Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, small home in Sweden, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Big Spring with fall color and morning mist
Fall color and morning mist add beauty to Big Spring.
Alley Mill, vertical - National Parks Gallery
Alley Mill, vertical format. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Red leaves in the snow - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
An early snowstorm caught these red leaves before they could fall.
Schoolhouse and cornfield with scarecrow
A scarecrow guards the cornfield in front of the Storys Creek School at Alley.
Ozark Scenic Riverways: Littered campsite
Some campers forget their manners at home.
Two Rivers, view from Store - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
A scenic view where the two rivers join. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Dragonfly Mercury Project - Data Gathering at Ozark National Scenic Ri...
Gathering dragonfly larvae data for the mercury level project at OZAR
Remnant of a Cabin near Welch Cave
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. When Dr. Diehl built his healing resort over the Welch Cave, he hoped to run a campground to supplement his medical fees with tourist dollars. This cabin was pa... More
Tributary of the Current River - Public Domain image, National Parks G...
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. A tributary of the Current River, located near the Welch Cave Site in southeastern Missouri, runs swiftly during a heavy spring rain.
Interior of the Welch Cave Building
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The current appearance of the hospital, built over Welch Cave in the 1930s, seamlessly incorporates the historic qualities of the structure with the natural fea... More