Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area
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| View of the Ozarks Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area Branson, Missouri |
Legacy from the creators of the Beverly Hillbillies
Covering 1,534 acres just northwest of Branson, the Ruth and Paul
Henning Conservation Area preserves one of the most scenic and
historic sites in Missouri.
The area was preserved largely through the efforts and generosity of
Ruth and Paul Henning, who donated or sold much of the preserve
to the state of Missouri. Paul Henning is best known as the creator of
several of America's most popular television series, including the
Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction and Green Acres. He also wrote
episodes of the Andy Griffith Show, the George Burns and Gracie
Allen Show and the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Natives of Missouri, the Hennings maintained a life-long love for the
state, its scenery, culture and citizens. They helped establish the
conservation area to preserve the landscape for future generations.
The area protects a unique series of natural features called "balds."
Open glades along the slopes and tops of the hills, the balds were
used as meeting places for post-Civil War vigilante groups known as
"baldknobbers."
The area also preserves many locations featured in the classic
Herald Bell Wright book, Shepherd of the Hills. Among these are
Dewey Bald, Boulder Bald, Sammy Lane's Lookout and Little Pete's
Cave.
The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is located on
Highway 76 between Branson and Silver Dollar City. The paved
parking lot and associated overlook are wheelchair accessible and
provide fantastic views of the area. The trails themselves, however,
are strenuous in places.
Henning Conservation Area preserves one of the most scenic and
historic sites in Missouri.
The area was preserved largely through the efforts and generosity of
Ruth and Paul Henning, who donated or sold much of the preserve
to the state of Missouri. Paul Henning is best known as the creator of
several of America's most popular television series, including the
Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction and Green Acres. He also wrote
episodes of the Andy Griffith Show, the George Burns and Gracie
Allen Show and the 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Natives of Missouri, the Hennings maintained a life-long love for the
state, its scenery, culture and citizens. They helped establish the
conservation area to preserve the landscape for future generations.
The area protects a unique series of natural features called "balds."
Open glades along the slopes and tops of the hills, the balds were
used as meeting places for post-Civil War vigilante groups known as
"baldknobbers."
The area also preserves many locations featured in the classic
Herald Bell Wright book, Shepherd of the Hills. Among these are
Dewey Bald, Boulder Bald, Sammy Lane's Lookout and Little Pete's
Cave.
The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is located on
Highway 76 between Branson and Silver Dollar City. The paved
parking lot and associated overlook are wheelchair accessible and
provide fantastic views of the area. The trails themselves, however,
are strenuous in places.
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| Aerial View of a "Bald" Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area Branson, Missouri |
| Parking and Observation Area Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area Branson, Missouri |
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