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1,500 Hidden Acres in Missouri Known as a Hidden Gem in the State
If you need to get away from it all and just need to get back to nature. There is one hidden gem in Missouri that can do just that for you.
Life can be messy. Kids, job, work, stress and sometimes you just need to get away from it all. Whether it's by yourself or with one or two friends., Well, there is one park in Missouri that will get you back to nature and give you a little peace of mind at the same time.
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The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area
Just 15 miles from downtown Branson you will find the Ruth and Paul Henning Conversation Area. A 1,500-acre piece of land that is known for being a peaceful place to clear the mind and enjoy the nature around you.
There is a 5.7-mile Homestead Trail on the acreage that will take you through some of the most beautiful sites of Missouri. It's not an easy trail to walk though there are some hills and rocky terrain, but this trail will take your mind off what is going on in your life and all you have to do is concentrate on not falling.
Along the way you will find several different wildflowers and insects (yuck), but when in nature take it all in...right? There are waterfalls along the trail and just that place that you might need to recharge and relax (as much as you can on a 5.7 hiking trail).
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