Located on Highway 14, just after crossing the picturesque Crooked Creek in Yellville, the public access area of Yellville City Park beckons outdoor enthusiasts with its array of recreational offerings. This hidden gem serves as a gateway to a natural haven, providing a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. The inviting boat launch stands ready … Read more
Lead Hill Campground is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It has numerous campsites, as well as boat ramps, restrooms, and a marina. The campground is located at Diamond City, AR on the West Fork of Bull Shoals Lake. There are plenty of places to stay or camp, as well as abundant recreational … Read more
Jimmy Creek Access is at the end of Jimmy Creek Road off Highway 178 between Flippin and Bull Shoals, AR. It has a concrete boat launch and ample parking. The ramp has a pier next to the ramp to help with loading and unloading your boat. Be sure and check current water levels before you … Read more
Bull Shoals Dam overlook is on the north side of Bull Shoals Dam. There is room for you to park and view the dam from the lakeside. Behind you up on a hill just across the highway is the James Gaston Visitor Center. Check out the visitor center to learn more about the White River … Read more
CCC access is a concrete boat ramp located on Marion County Road 8050 between Moccasin Creek and Jimmie Creek on the lower portion of Bull Shoals Lake. Bull Shoals Lake is an impoundment of the White River that is one of the lakes built for flood control of the river. There are plenty of creek … Read more
If you love fresh vegetables and herbs and hate having to buy them in the winter we may have just the thing for you. Greenhouse gardening can extend your growing season and provide you with fresh vegetables year-round. Just think how great it would be to be able to go into your greenhouse and pick … 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 storms did not disappoint this week. We had thunderstorms after dark on successive nights just 3 days after the first storms of the week arrived on April 24. On the night of April 24, we had a line of thunderstorms pass through with abundant lightning. The storms were forecast to arrive in our area … Read more
Storm Chase 4-12-20-Easter Sunday began with light rain then just became grey and dreary. It was the calm before what was to come later in the afternoon. Storms were forecast to move into our area later in the evening. I spent most of the day watching a line of storms moving from Oklahoma into Arkansas. … Read more
