South Central MO

Hufstedler’s: The Best Outfitter on the Eleven Point River

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
By Ed Cox
Hufstedler’s: The Best Outfitter on the Eleven Point River

Some may suppose this post to be an advertisement for Hufstedler’s and it may be in a way, but it is well deserved. I’ve been floating and camping on Ozark rivers since childhood and this is the only outfitter to which I consistently return. Hufstedler’s is situated in the best geographic location of any... »

Floating the North Fork: From Hebron to Twin Bridges

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
By Ed Cox
Floating the North Fork:  From Hebron to Twin Bridges

Missouri’s North Fork River begins in South Central Missouri and flows through the Ozark hills and bluffs into Norfork Lake in Northern Arkansas.  The North Fork River is predominantly known as a clear, spring fed trout river flowing over smooth limestone and watercress.  The trout habitat of the North Fork begins in earnest downstream... »

Winfield’s Review

Monday, July 13, 2009
By Ed Cox
Winfield’s Review

Winfield’s, of Eminence, Missouri, is a diner type restaurant with hard wood floors and antique ceiling fans.  One half of the restaurant has a soda shop feel to it while the second half provides a slightly more sophisticated setting.  It has good food and is also a good source for local information.  We picked... »

The Springs of Eminence

Saturday, July 11, 2009
By Ed Cox
The Springs of Eminence

We loaded up the ipod with our last bar review lectures and the hit the road this afternoon to see a few of the largest and deepest springs in the country.  Unfortunately, we only had time to see two, Alley Spring and Blue Spring, but it was well worth it and we’re looking forward... »