Drury rewards anyone who loves quiet roads, big skies, and the kind of elbow room that makes weekends feel like a retreat. Set amid rolling Ozark hills in Douglas County, this rural community puts everyday essentials within reach in nearby Ava, while the broader retail and healthcare options of Mountain Grove and Mansfield are an easy drive away. Outdoor time is practically a given here: anglers and paddlers prize the clear waters of Bryant Creek, hikers roam the oak-and-pine slopes of the Mark Twain National Forest, and wildlife watchers slip away to the serene banks and bluffs of the Rippee Conservation Area. Even undeveloped gems like Bryant Creek State Park hint at how much adventure surrounds the area.
Families appreciate the small-school experience typical of the county, with students commonly commuting to campuses in Ava and other nearby districts. After-school hours often mean creekside picnics, horseback rides, and Friday night games under a canopy of stars.
Weekends bring authentic Ozarks culture close to home. In early fall, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association’s World Show and Celebration in Ava energizes the region with pageantry, horsemanship, and time-honored traditions. Between seasonal festivals, farm stands, and trailheads, life here moves at a human pace—inviting, unhurried, and grounded.
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