Table Rock Dam was completed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in August 1958. Hydroelectric generation was online completely the next year, in 1959. The dam created Table Rock Lake. This is one of 5 lakes in the upper White River system used for flood control. The lakes are used to hold water to … Read more
The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is a 1534 acre conservation park on the west side of Branson. The White River Balds natural area is also a part of this conservation area. The balds are sparse areas within the forests on the peaks of hilltops. In the post-civil war time, vigilante groups would hold … Read more
The Waterfall Hiking Trail in Branson, MO is a short trail to a low waterfall. The trail is just up from the parking area near the entrance to a local resort. There is a sign at the trailhead. The trail is around 2/3 of a mile each way. It is flat for the most part, … Read more
The Lakeside Forest Nature Preserve is just off the main strip in Branson, MO. The park encompasses 140 acres and contains 5.3 miles of hiking trails. According to the Branson Parks website, there are a waterfall and a cave in the park. For more info, visit the Branson Parks & Recreation website. You can also … Read more
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
Arkansas’ Grand Canyon may not be as deep as the one in the western US, but the views of the valley are stunning nonetheless. Located along scenic Highway 7 just a few miles south of Jasper, AR. you can pull off the highway and catch the views on your drive. This roadside area has a … Read more
The Haggard Swinging Bridge is a historic suspension bridge over Bear Creek just north of Harrison, AR. This suspension bridge was placed on the Historic Register in 1995. It was built by the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and was completed in 1941. It is located on Cottonwood road, a few miles north of Harrison. It … Read more
The Flippin Walk-In Access to Crooked Creek is located on Marion County Road just off US Highway 62. The road is gated, so there is no vehicle traffic allowed. There is a small parking area just off the road. You can carry a canoe to the edge of the water for launching, or you can … 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
Wildcat Shoals Access is approximately 6 miles off US Highway 62 in Cotter, Arkansas. Wildcat Shoals Access includes a boat ramp and you can also bank or wade fish for trout in this area. Brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout are all present in this section of the river. Wildcat shoals is a short drive from … Read more
