Created and maintained by community volunteer effort. Mineral Hills State Forest - Located 4 miles southeast of Unionville off of state highway F, hunting and fishing and horseback riding are permitted. Primitive camping on walk in basis. Rebel's Cove Wildlife Area - This stretch on the Chariton River, located on Rt. N in extreme northeast Putnam County, is one of the few unchanged, unchanneled parts of the river.
Native wildlife is abundant and river otters have been reintroduced here.
In the summer you may visit a great blue heron rookery, and in the winter months it is not uncommon to see a bald eagle floating overhead or perched in a tree-top overlooking the river. Hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping is permitted in designated areas. For further information, contact Lillian Sell at 947-2607. Musicians and spectators from at least half a dozen states converge on Livonia beginning with the Friday evening open stage and staying for gospel music Sunday till noon. Food is served on the grounds, with home-made ice cream available all three days for a reasonable price.