Local Attractions

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Here are just a few beautiful places to enjoy.

There are lots of great local activities to take advantage of. Marshall, AR is 2 miles south of the cabins on US Hwy 65. Visit the local drive-in, rent movies, dine, grocery shop, or find fuel in Marshall. Leslie, AR is a quaint old town 10 miles south, also on US Hwy 65. Their old Town Square is great for a walk to the local bakery, shops, and dining. St. Joe is located 15 miles north on US Hwy 65 and is home to some nice dining establishments.
 
Visit these sites for lists of local events: Searcy County Chamber of Commerce and Mountain View Chamber.
 

The cabins are located in an area that provides access to lots of great day trips. Visit The Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Loco Ropes, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Turpentine Creek in Eurekas Springs. The list is limitless.

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Buffalo National River

We are 5 minutes south of ​​​​​​​​​​​​Tyler Bend & Grinders Ferry at the Middle District of the Buffalo River; only 25 min from Woolum at the Upper, and 45 min from Dillards Ferry at the Lower. You can float, fish, or swim.  We highly recommend all three to fully enjoy this beautiful river!  During the cooler months of fall, load up your canoe and take in the fall colors on a leisurely float.  Don’t forget to watch for elk in the fields on your way to the river from your cabin.

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Richland Creek / Ozark National Forest

Richland Creek Campground/Ozark National Forest in Witts Springs is not far but takes 45 min to reach. The whole drive is scenic.  We have seen a bald eagle and many wild turkeys in the fields along the way.  Richland Creek Rd runs through the Ozark National Forest and follows Falling Water Creek. There are many places to park and enjoy the beautiful view and pristine water on your way to Richland Creek and the campground area.   In the campground there is a trail to Richland Falls and Twin Falls.  It runs beside Richland Creek.  Call 870.446.5122.​​

may be the most beautiful stream in the state.

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Mystic Caverns/Crystal Dome in Harrison

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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime caving adventure through two of Arkansas' most spectacular caves, Mystic Cavern and Crystal Dome Cavern, located in Harrison, the heart of the Ozarks in Northwest Arkansas.

Blanchard Springs Caverns ​​​in Mountain View

Blanchard Springs Caverns is not only about the caverns but is also surrounded by the Ozark National Forest. A gorgeous year round spring gushing from the base of the mountain called Blanchard Springs is where the caverns get their name. The spring is the headwaters for Mill Creek which with the help of underground springs create Mirror Lake which surges over a man made dam resulting in a spectacular waterfall. 

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Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area

Pedestal Rocks

Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area in the Ozark National Forest preserves a magnificent natural setting of strange rock formations, natural erosion caves and one of the tallest waterfalls in Arkansas. Located on AR-16 between Pelsor and Ben Hur. Visit these wesites for detailed information on these two hiking loop trails: exploresouthernhistory.com/pedestalrocks and midsouthhiking/2011/06/09kings-bluff-trail

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