Columbia Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (hiking, horseback riding, spelunking, geologic features, picnicking). 5901 South Hwy. 163. From Columbia, take Hwy. 163 south, 7 miles. 573-449-7402
Osage Beach Lake of the Ozarks State Park (swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, spelunking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, waterfall viewing). From Osage Beach, take MO 42 southeast. 573-348-2694
Jacob's Cave (spelunking, geologic features, prehistoric bones, reflecting pools). From Osage Beach, take AR 5 north to the State Rd. TT exit. 573-378-4374