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This cave (roughly 30-40' wide, 20' tall, and 40-50' deep) is off limits to protect bats.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Do not enter caves! They are closed due to bat nesting and the prevalence of White Nose Syndrome.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Limestone channels are cut into the ground and feed a spring below. These are marked "stay out" to protect bats. Please respect the signs.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Along Turkey Creek, keep your eyes peeled for these small, cave-like openings in the rock.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
This is another example of the limestone creek bed by Turkey Creek.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Just west a bit down Turkey Creek from the creek crossing, you'll find this very cool limestone creek bed.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
This is an example of the infrequent blazing you'll see on the trail. There are a lot of sinkholes around this area, but sadly pics just don't do them justice!
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Heading south toward the south parking lot, there's a gentle climb up to the top of a hill. Once there, the trail will follow a gravel road for roughly 1/4 mile.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
While brown blazes are few-and-far between, the trails in Three Creeks Conservation Area are easy to follow.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
There are more bluffs just south of Bass Creek. You can see more during times when the foliage is down.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
The bluffs are sheer along Bass Creek.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
Cross Bass Creek next to this bluff.
Jan 28, 2017 near Ashland, MO
The creek crossings in the Three Creeks Conservation Area are often dry.
Dec 30, 2016 near Ashland, MO
Backside of Spring Brook Trail just South of the Little Bonne Femme creek crossing
Dec 5, 2016 near Columbia, MO
Bluff overlook of Gans Creek.
Nov 22, 2016 near Columbia, MO
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