Genealogy
in the Woods
2007
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Proceed out of Miami east on
Highway 10 approximately 6 miles (through the junction of Highway
137, but before Highway 10C junction) until you see the Sky Ranch at
Cave Springs sign on the left (north) side of the highway (County
Road 650). Take County Road 650 approximately 4 miles.
It will take you over the creek and in view of the "swimmin
hole" and some campus facilities, shortly after the bridge, the
creek/main entrance gate is on the right (east)
- this is the entrance we
will use.
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Think you still might have trouble spotting the Sky Ranch Sign off the highway? Due to tree growth, it can still be hard to see in the fall. Watch for the antique 7-Up sign opposite (on the South side of the highway). Now, go to the East or West approach picture and you'll see where it might be easier to spot for the first time than the camp sign. |
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Please note that the main roadway throughout this
dorm/dining part of campus is one way |
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Once
this turn is made, follow the road through the campus gates, past
the ranch house and maintenance barn, keep following it, even as it
turns to gravel. It will end at another blacktop road.
Go right, down the hill and stop in front of the
main building for check-in and further parking
instructions. 
From
Joplin Airport (see above for maps and more photos):
Turn right (west) out of the airport and proceed to first stoplight where you will turn left (south) onto Highway 43 (Joplin Main Street). Proceed through town and take I-44/Highway 43 (to Tulsa).
At this point you can either continue on to Miami, I-44 turns into the Will Rogers Turnpike, or follow the directions below:
Take the exit
4 (Highway 43 to Seneca). At the light at the top of the off ramp,
turn left (south) and proceed down Highway 43. Turn right (west)
at junction U - Highways 43 & 10C - proceeding west down Highway 10C.
Continue
(past the 10C Junction, but before the Spring River bridge)
until you see the Sky Ranch at Cave Springs sign on the left (north) side of the highway
(County Road 650). (See above for more photographs).
Early Warning - On Highway 10, approximately 1 mile from the turn (from either direction) there is now a Sky Ranch sign stating the turn off is in a mile.
Take County Road 650 approximately 4 miles. It will take you over the creek and in view of the "swimmin hole" and some campus facilities, shortly after the bridge, the creek/main entrance gate is on the right (east) - this is the entrance we will use. Once this turn is made, follow the road through the campus gates, past the ranch house and maintenance barn, keep following it, even as it turns to gravel. It will end at another blacktop road. Go right, down the hill and stop in front of the main building for check-in and further parking instructions. Please note that the main roadway throughout this dorm/dining part of campus is one way in a counter-clockwise motion. Click here for a campus map.