The annual fall driving tour through the Poosey Conservation Area is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 19.
This will be the 28th year that the conservation area has opened its roads and trails to the public to view examples of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s habitat management practices and to see vibrant fall colors.
The gates will open at noon and the last cars will be allowed through at 4 p.m. The tour route will begin at Pike’s Lake on the northeast side of the area, accessed from Route W. The tour will allow visitors to drive through the historical area known as “Poosey.” Historic sites such as the Panther’s Den will be included.
The roads will be graded and mostly graveled for easy travel, however, four-wheel drive and high clearance vehicles are recommended. The tour route will take approximately one hour to complete, without stops. Persons should allow more time for stops and discussion.
Resource management practices will be described at various points along the route. Included will be stops explaining prairie grass ecology, noxious weed eradication, forest management, fisheries management and wildlife habitat management. There will be resource professionals present to explain management techniques and answer questions.
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