Mark Twain National Forest

 From Potosi we traveled west on Highway 8 to MO SRR Y and then south, winding through the forest. It is great to see almost pristine forest where man has minimal footprint! At Hwy 49 we began to meander back east toward Johnson's Shut-ins near the little berg of Black, MO. 

Sumac turns bright red
Love the changing of the colors!
Terrific weather for the drive!
Along SRR Y



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