A rain morning welcomed the day, and stalked travels as far south as Springfield. Patches of blue appeared more frequently on the northern edge of that town, during a brief visit to Ritter Springs Park. An alleged waterfall at this location urged inspection of the premises. The rumors proved themselves true, along with a day camp hosting over a hundred school children. They were non-invasive though, and were invaded with success.
With much of the area in a mucky situation because of recent rains, and unprepared for such endeavors, inspection of an urban hiking arrangement offered a good opportunity for a break from the road. Branson Landing is an interesting spot to take in that sort of scenery, as long as it a Tuesday after Memorial Day. A lack of resulting population made for a pleasant afternoon arrangement.
The afternoon caught up though, as did the cumulus, which continued to pile up in the sky. There might be more rain here in Arkansas this particular evening. Pushing on to Clinton and subsequent acquisition of final sustenance for the day, clouds merged and shadows stretched out a little more. Only an hour of driving remained to base camp though.
Gas prices were an interesting concern along the route, raising questions about the whole theory of Supply and Demand. Consistently $4.04 per gallon across most of Missouri, it rose to $4.24 per gallon near Arkansas, but could be obtained anywhere in that cost range. The prices were all over the place. A little Shell station restored some faith in the system, with a cost of $3.86 per gallon. It was a bargain that could not be ignored. The Casey's across the street offered an interesting contrast at $4.27 per gallon.
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Further Reading
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
BransonLanding.com
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