A small, but unique Missouri state park is the Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park. The park is seated at the intersection of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. For several years the park was closed due to flooding, but has finally reopened. The park is the last possible stop before heading over the bridge to Alton, Il and involves driving down a gravel road for several miles. Upon arriving there is a small parking lot, a shelter with some information on the area and the park, and a short trail leading to the confluence. Visitors will probably spend more time driving to the state park than they will at it, but we definitely recommend taking the drive. The drive there has lots of shallow waterways that were filled with egrets when we visited, providing a nice vantage point of the life along the flood plains. Additionally, the walk to the confluence is short, making for an easy little trip; however, the views are quite impressive. Seeing the Mighty Mississippi meet the Big Muddy Missouri is an incredible view! The two rivers converge together and you can actually see the different colors meeting and churning. We definitely recommend recommend a visit if you are able to see the two powerful rivers meeting.