The Springfield News-Leader from Springfield, Missouri • Page 26

2E Thursday, August 24, 2006 NEWS-LEADER Outdoors DESTINATIONS WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE OF SPRINGFIELD A weekly publication of the News-Leader INSIDE I. Wild Neighbors The six-spotted fishing spider creates an air bubble before diving below the surface for its prey. 8E 1- s. Mimm i-irrr 'mimn imrinnniM nirr-r -mm mm Destinations 2E Calendar 8E Outdoor Essentials 4E Agenda 10E Listings 4E Women anglers Cover Story 6E-7E Out in the Ozarks TIE Cover photo: Steve Brigman For the News-Leader J. J.

NEWS-LEADER FILE PHOTO Managing editor Brent Lawrence 836-1189 The Sunset Park Access is a good place for activities such as fishing, floating or just nature-watching. The Pomme de Terre is a good river for beginning canoeists, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Sunset Park access to the Pomme de Terre River Remote park welcomes river visitors Outdoors reporters: Steve Brigman Ann Keyes Calendar and events: Barbara Palmer 836-H84 Sunset Park Access Classified advertising: 836-1150 Advertising: 836-1134 Pomme de -s Terre Rivpr BoUyk Kattmy -VYeb Extra: Send us your best game catches and download your Ozarks Vistas screen saver at Area tfetiH 1 10J 4801 A SprlrnftHd' SOURCE: ESRI. GOT What: Sunset Park Access to the Pomme de Terre River Where: Near Bolivar Why people go: This out-of-the-way site on the upper Pomme de Terre River is a perfect spot to fish or listen to cicadas. There are tall grasses by the stream, and trees form a canopy over the slow and relatively clear Pomme de Terre.

But the scenery isn't dependent on nature: The bridge that spans the river has been painted with colorful designs. A boat ramp is located at this property. The Missouri Department of Conservation publication "A Paddler's Guide to Missouri" says Pomme de Terre is a good river for beginning canoeists, so this makes a good put-in or take-out spot. What recreational opportunities are there: Fishing is the main activity at Sunset Park Access. Sunfish is the most prevalent species, but catfish, crap-pie and bass also swim in the GETTING LISTED Editorial listings in Outdoors are free.

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Frogs can also be found. Directions: Sunset Park Access is about 30 miles north of Springfield and 2 miles south of Bolivar. Take Missouri 13 almost to Bolivar, turn onto Polk County go east about three miles on then turn onto Polk County 480 and go a little more than one mile on 480. Cost: Free Hours: Sun-up to sundown For more Information: Call the Missouri Department of Conservation at 895-6880. Mail Hems to: Outdoors News-Leader 651 Boonville Ave.

Springfield, MO 65806 Send calendar items to: bpalmer Send faxes to: 837-1381 NEWS-LEADER FILE PHOTO The bridge leading to the Sunset Park water access is hand-painted with colorful designs..