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Bear Creek Overlook is one of the places we featured in our article about Bear Creek back in July. You can read that article here. In the article, we only posted a few photos of the overlook. In the video above we wanted to show you a different perspective on the overlook. Since the article … Read more
It was a rainy day in north Arkansas when we set out to shoot some drone video. We were alert for the weather as we made our way to the Barren Fork Crossing. It began misting rain during the drive. I was beginning to think the weather would make us abort this trip. However, just … Read more
I wanted to create a page showing the changing Fall foliage colors as we move through the Fall season. I will be updating this page with videos as we move through the season. This year we had a dry spell at the end of the summer and a lot of leaves fell from the trees. … Read more
As summer heat lingers on in the Ozarks it makes it harder and harder to wait for cooler weather to get out and do some Bull Shoals fishing. Sometimes you have to just bite the bullet and get out on the water. One thing is certain in that you sure won’t catch a thing sitting … Read more
If you enjoy finding out-of-the-way places then a day trip to Althea Spring is just what you are looking for. Althea Spring is the 23rd largest spring in Missouri. And when I say it is an out-of-the-way place, I mean out of the way. Althea Spring is just up the hill from Patrick Bridge in … Read more
On August 12, 2019, I had the good fortune to be a part of a meteorite hunt in southwest Missouri with professional meteorite hunter Steve Arnold. Some of you may remember Steve from his television show “Meteorite Men“. In this article, I’ll give you a little bit of science background, and then we’ll look at … Read more
Geocaching is a fun outdoor activity for the whole family. If you are familiar with geocaching then you know how much fun it can be. If you aren’t then read on and we’ll explore the activity of geocaching and how much fun it can be for the whole family. Geocaching is the modern-day equivalent of … Read more
All across this great country people were celebrating Independence Day yesterday. It was a day to be with family and friends to celebrate the United States. This should be one day of the year when we can put aside any political differences and be Americans. It sure seemed to me to be that way as … Read more
Trout are not a native fish species in Arkansas. Since the 1950s when dams were built on the White and other rivers in Arkansas to control seasonal flooding, the natural fisheries were destroyed by the cold water discharged from the dams. Before the dams were built the streams were home to smallmouth bass and other … Read more
If you are looking for an easy day trip to see a beautiful waterfall while you are in the Ozarks, then Liles Falls should be on your list. These falls are named for Jim Liles. He was very instrumental in getting many of the hiking trails established in the Buffalo National River area. In fact, … Read more
