Rockbridge Mill in Rockbridge, Mo.

Another of our travels a few weeks ago was Rockbridge Mill in Rockbridge,Mo. It is a 3,000 acre resort in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Perfect setting for a family vacation. Rainbow Trout Ranch has a restaurant, fishing for rainbow trout, hiking trails and hunting. Very scenic.

Hodgson Water Mill in Ozark County, Missouri

Visited Hodgson Water Mill in Ozark County Mo. for the second time. Everything is all green and very beautiful, lots of native ferns and mosses. My son even almost picked up a huge snake while climbing a hill. Even got a picture of it. Built in 1861 to harness the power of a massive spring flowing in Bryant Creek and rebuilt in 1897. It spews 3,000,000 gallons of clear cold water a day. Some of the water is diverted to the mill pond. Inside the mill building, an opening to a cave in the face of the bluff provides natural air conditioning. Picnic area across the road from the mill.

Jumping a boulder at Elephant Rock

We were watching a group of young guys play on the boulders at Elephant Rock State Park. Was able to catch one of them jumping from one rock to the other.

Engine House at Elephant Rocks in Missouri

This ruin of the old 1890 engine house in Elephant Rocks State Park. Used to repair and service trains from Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad for the Sheehan Quarries. Great old ruins.