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Bear Creek Overlook is located on Dubuque Road in Boone County, Arkansas. It is not marked and can be hard to spot. The only hint is that the road is a little wider where people have pulled off to the side. Caution is advised if you decide to see this. It is a steep bluff … Read more
Pruitt Landing is a few miles north of Jasper, AR. on Scenic Highway 7. Pruitt landing is a popular canoe launching spot for floating the Buffalo River. There is a restroom in the parking area, but there is no camping area. This parking lot fills up quickly during the spring and summer, so plan to … Read more
The camera we use for 360° photos. Click the photo to get yours today! 360 Photo. Use Your Mouse or Phone To Look Around. The Drive To Gray Spring Gray Spring near Yellville, AR is a natural spring that discharges from the Ozark Plateaus aquifer system. I have heard that the spring was used at … Read more
Meteorite hunting is something we have been interested in since early childhood on our farms in southeast Arkansas. Being in an area with dark skies exposed us to the wonders of the night sky anytime there was a clear night. In the summer the Milky Way was visible from horizon to horizon. You could see … Read more
The weather was perfect for a hike on November 5, 2020. It was clear and cool as the day started but it quickly warmed into the 70s. The fall colors are in full swing and the colors were absolutely brilliant. It was with this backdrop that we left to hike the Cecil Creek Trail on … Read more
The bur oak, sometimes also spelled burr, is a member of the white oak family of trees. They are native to the eastern and central United States and grow as far west as the foothills of the Rockies. The bur oak is an extremely long-lived tree. It can live up to 3-400 years, with some … Read more
I went out on the lake on 7-7-20 and shot some video in a few places around the Bull Shoals Lake near Diamond City, AR. The lake has been over 30 feet above full pool since early spring. The flooded timber is great cover for the fish in the lake. At full pool, there isn’t … Read more
The Lost Valley Trail is maintained by the National Park Service within the Buffalo National River Park. It is a 2.3 mile in and out trail that has some amazing sights. From high bluffs along Clark Creek to Eden Falls, there is something to see all along the length of this trail. The Lost Valley … Read more
Table Rock State Park is located on the south side of Branson, MO. Branson is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the US. Many visitors to Branson never get beyond the downtown strip attractions. Well, if you want to get away from the chaos of downtown for a little time spent in a natural … Read more
For more info and 360° photos of Pruitt Landing check out our new post here. When most people think of the Buffalo River in Arkansas they think of hot weather and canoes. But if you only think of seeing the Buffalo River in the summer you are missing out. Some of the most beautiful scenery … Read more
