Natuurgebieden in Missouri

Scenic Natural Features

This collection highlights Missouri’s diverse natural landscapes, featuring 860-acre Fellows Lake, multiple cliffs and bluffs such as Clemens Bluff and Buzzard Cave Bluff, and scenic viewpoints including Prairie State Park and the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge Overlook. The list showcases geological formations and water features that define the region’s terrain.

Scenic Natural Features — Kaart

A

Fellows Lake

Fellows Lake is an 860-acre source of water for the city of Springfield, Missouri.

B

Prairie State Park

Missouri’s only state park dedicated to native tallgrass prairie ecosystems, featuring restored prairie landscapes and wildlife habitats.

C

Scenic Overlook Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

Scenic overlook adjacent to the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge, offering river views and photographic opportunities.

D

Buzzard Cave Bluff

Limestone cliff known for its rugged rock formations and natural cave features.

E

Clemens Bluff

Prominent bluff named after Samuel Clemens, featuring steep rock faces and natural vegetation.

F

Boswell Bluff

Cliff formation characterized by sandstone outcrops and wooded surroundings.

G

Lutz Bluff

Rocky bluff with exposed stone layers, part of Missouri’s characteristic bluff landscapes.

H

Moore Bluff

Elevated bluff offering views over adjacent valleys and forested areas.

I

Venter Bluff

Steep bluff featuring rugged terrain and diverse plant life typical of the Ozarks.

J

Buzzard Bluff

Rocky bluff with prominent stone ledges, located within the Springfield region.

K

Keel Bluff

Narrow bluff with distinctive rock formations and wooded slopes.

L

Shryers Bluff

Cliff area marked by layered rock strata and mixed hardwood forest.

M

Hoyle Bluff

Elevated bluff with steep rock faces and access to hiking trails.

N

Cuba Bluff

Cliff formation near Fellows Lake, featuring exposed rock and native vegetation.

O

Winkle Bluff

Steep bluff characterized by rocky outcrops and woodland habitat.

P

Guffy Bluff

Bluff with exposed stone layers and surrounding forest.

Q

Snadon Bluff

Natural bluff area with rugged terrain and mixed hardwood trees.

R

Bee Bluff

Cliff known for its elevation and prominent rock exposures.

S

Ruark Bluff

Bluff featuring steep slopes and native Ozark flora.

T

Tommy Bluff

Cliff formation located near wooded areas, typical of the region’s bluffs.