Once Southern Missouri was covered with pines, but as time went by and loggers came through, most of the pine forests were wiped out. The Virgin Pine Forest, however, is a rare area that was preserved. It offers a hiking trail, as well as a several mile long driving trail through it. There were several branches of the road I was not able to take in my small car - so I would suggest taking a jeep or a truck if you want to do some real exploring of this area.
If I were to say anything more, it simply wouldn't do the place justice, and it would steal some of the fun of discovery for you. It is located on Hwy 19 (You'll see signs off of the road for it) about 7 miles north of Emminence, MO - or about 2 miles south of the Round Spring depending on which direction you're coming from.
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