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10 58 78 Table of Contents / Map 3-4 Calico Rock / Izard County 46 - 47 Discover Spring River 5 Horseshoe Bend / Izard County 48 - 49 Cherokee Village / Sharp County 6 - 9 Melbourne / Izard County 50 - 52 Hardy, Ash Flat / Sharp County 10 - 17 Newport / Jackson County 53 - 57 Spring River Country 15 Walnut Ridge / Lawrence County 58 - 65 Mammoth Spring / Fulton County 18 - 23 Lodging / Real Estate / Thayer / West Plains MO 24 - 25 Restaurant Guides 66 - 67 Salem / Fulton County 26 - 27 Pocahontas / Randolph County 68 - 77 Cave City / Sharp County 28 - 29 Members 78 - 79 Batesville / Independence County 30 - 44 Mountain View / Stone County 80 - 92 Motorcycle Trips 45 Welcome to the Ozark Gateway A region defined by its natural beauty, enriched by the creativity and The Ozark Gateway region is a special place where nature and culture, generosity of its residents, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each work and play, young and old exist in perfect harmony. Once you visit year. Our region covers eight unique counties, each with its own history, our region you will be eager to return. We’ll be waiting for you! heritage, events, and attractions. From spon­taneous jam ses­sions on a court­house square in the Ozarks to the scenic beauty and rich heritage of the Delta, the region is dot­ted with activities your family will enjoy. Our Ozark Gateway Tourist Council towns offer an eclectic selection of museums, shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Outdoors enthusiasts have a variety of rivers, lakes, and P.O. Box 4049 • Batesville, AR 72503 streams to choose from, along with hiking and mountain biking trails, Email us at [email protected] caves and caverns, and well-kept campgrounds. 1-800-264-0316 This visitor’s guide will help you navigate the region; choose the www.ozarkgateway.com communities, state parks, and attractions to visit; and plan memorable Publisher & Printer: DP&L Publishing family trips. The Ozark Gateway website, www.ozarkgateway.com, is Typography: Ozark Gateway updated regularly to provide up-to-date information about hap­pen­ings Printed in the U.S.A. / 105M 01/17 around the region. The website also features a Restaurant Review This brochure was printed with a combination of State Funds and section to make your dining selec­tions easier. Private Regional Association Funds.

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4 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 5 Welcome to Cherokee Village! Located in the gentle rolling hills of north Arkansas, Cherokee Village is a 13,000-acre resort and recreation community offering a pristine setting where vacationers and residents can escape, relax and discover the good life.

Cherokee Village’s seven lakes, two 18-hole championship golf Year-round events such as the Independence Day courses, recreation centers, swimming pools, RV park and firework show, Spring River Farmers’ Market, October’s campground and more than 30 parks are among the amenities Harvestfest and Christmas in the Village bring the community that vacationers and property owners enjoy. The Village offers together. Villagers enjoy four distinct seasons and the area’s the natural beauty of an Ozark forest with its rolling hills, nature mild climate makes it possible to enjoy the outdoors trails, parks, and the South Fork River, a tributary of the year-round. Spring River, flowing through it.

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Vacationers can enjoy all the comforts of home, along with guest area residents also benefit from a strong local and regional network access to recreational amenities, by renting from a range of of healthcare providers including White River Medical Center’s vacation properties including lake and golf front homes. 24-hour satellite emergency room and medical clinic located in Cherokee Village is also a great place to call home, with a cost of Cherokee Village. living well below the national average, living in Cherokee Village means quality of life with no compromises. Within the four neighboring communities of Cherokee Village, Hardy, Highland and Ash Flat, residents and visitors have access to a wide The Sharp County Regional Airport, located in Cherokee Village, range of commercial and business services including banks, boasts a 5,200-foot long landing strip along with on-call maintenance pharmacies, retail shopping, restaurants, hardware stores, a movie assistance and a courtesy car for visitors. Cherokee Village and theater, bowling alley and grocery stores to name just a few. C herokee Village! • Welcome to

Cherokee Village Events 2017 January 25 June 24 August 26-27 October 7 Golden Gates Russian Folk Tommy Bolt Memorial Golf Lions Golf Tournament Property Owners Golf Ensemble 6:30 pm @ Tournament 2-man Scramble Tournament Omaha Center.

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Established in 1954 by Arkansas’s legendary developer John Cooper, Sr., Cherokee Village became Arkansas’s first master planned recreation community and one of the first of its kind in the nation. The community incorporated in 1998 to become the area’s largest city. herokee Village! • Welcome to to herokee Village! • Welcome C

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That’s not just a slogan, it’s an invitation to become a part of this quaint historic village with its unique downtown area jam-packed with antique/specialty shops and Ozarks culture — whether for a weekend get-away, a full vacation or becoming one of us by retiring here where it is both exciting and relaxing.

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February 25 July 31 - August 5 October 27 Hardy Country Ladies EHC Sharp County Fair, SRAAC General Membership “FLEA MARKET” Ash Flat - Contact Nancy Orr Meeting, noon Bigger’s @ A. L. Hutson Center 870-994-7325 Steakhouse

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R Whether it is educational opportunities in the public schools or June Lake, and Wild Plum Ozarka College, cultural activities at The Veterans’ Memorial, Lake. All three lakes offer through the local festivals held year round or a cost of living that quiet places for fishing and is lower than the state and national averages, you’ll find a lot of swimming. The city park is reasons to love Ash Flat. Come, visit and stay – for a day or a located next to Lake Mirandy. lifetime and you’ll find out why we love our hometown. Whether you are looking for a quiet afternoon at the Welcome to the City of Highland! lake, or want to do a little ountry • Spring ountry The city was incorporated in 1998 and is located in Sharp shopping, Highland is a C County. Highland is the fourth largest city in Sharp County with great place to visit. Visit for er a population of 1,045 and covers 8 square miles. We are a day or stay for a lifetime! v i bordered by Hardy, Cherokee Village and Ash Flat. Highland R has a full-time Police Department and a Volunteer Fire ountry • Spring ountry C er v i R

Spring 16 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 17 Mammoth Spring, Arkansas is a beautiful Ozark town with one of the world’s largest springs inside the city limits. Mammoth Spring State Park offers a close up view of the spring, plus walking trails, a playground, depot museum, pedal boats, kayaks and more. Along with the state park, there’s great downtown shopping, delicious restaurant options and lodging to fit every need. So come join us in the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountains and experience the beauty and hospitality of the south. We look forward to meeting you!

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Mountain Cedar Products will provide the wood display Saturday, September 3rd near the ball field. a and the Spring River Sportsman’s Club will assist Tourism Day – May 13, 2017 Gates open and registration begins at 9 a.m. in putting the boxes together. Program begins at Join us at the Welcome Center to celebrate Judging begins at 11 a.m. Registra­tion fee of $25. 10 a.m. – reservations are required. Call the park National Tourism week. The fun begins at 10 a.m. Dash plaques to first 50 judged entrants. Classes at (870) 625-7364 by March 12th to reserve your and includes free balloons, door prizes, live music, will be 1893 thru 1930, 1931 thru 1955, 1956 thru bluebird box kit. Bring a hammer and meet at the a grand prize, and more! Grand Prize drawing will 1975, 1976 thru 1996, and a RAT class. Special pavilion. be at 4 p.m. trophies for “Longest Distance Driven”, “Oldest C Year Model”, “People’s Choice”, and of course hoice • Kayaking 101 – March 25, 2017 5K for St Jude Children’s Research “Best of Show”. Spend some time on the lake learning the basic Hospital – May 27, 2017 paddling and kayaking maneuvers and then Thayer Fitness and Mammoth Spring State Park will 18th Annual Great Arkansas Cleanup move to the Spring River after lunch. Kayaks, team up to raise funds for St Jude Children’s paddles, and life jackets provided. Fee of $25 – September 9, 2017 Research Hospital with this fun and halthy 5K Walk/ Summer’s almost over and we need to do a little due by June 11th – space limited - reservations Run. Start time TBA. For more information fun cleaning, on the Spring River! Join park staff required. Class begins at 10 a.m. Call the park at call Thayer Fitness at 417-264-3011. H (870) 625-7364 to make your reservations. and volunteers for this annual clean-up. Not for beginners! Canoes provided by Many Islands ome of Spring River Cleanup – May 31, 2017 Outfitter. Space is limited – reserva­tions required. Art in the Park – April 8, 2017 Join us on the Spring River to do a little trash Call (870)625-7364 by September 6th to reserve Join park staff and a local art professional to paint pickup and have lots of fun! Park Staff and your canoe. a canvas in the park! Step by step instructions volunteers will spend the day canoeing a section of are provided and all skill levels will be the river and cleaning it up. Not for beginners. Call accommodated. Plase call the park for more (870) 625-7364 by May 28th to register and reserve Kayaking 101 – September 16, 2017

Spend some time on the lake learning the basic the 10th details and to register. Limited spaces are a canoe. Canoes pro­vided by Many Islands paddling and kayaking maneuvers and then move available. The cost of the class is $35. Call (870) Outfitter. Meet at the Welcome Center at 8 a.m. 625-7364 to reserve your spot! to the Spring River after lunch. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets provided. Fee of $25 due by National Trails Day – June 3, 2017 Easter Egg Scramble – April 15, 2017 Stop by the Welcome Center, and sign up as a August 15th – space limited - reservations required. The Spring River Lions Club will sponsor the “registered” walker on National Trails Day. Walk 1 Class begins at 10 a.m. Call the park at annual Easter Egg Scramble at Mammoth Spring lap (.6 mile) or more. Walker with the most laps for (870) 625-7364 to make your reservations. State Park at 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Candy the day will win a prize. Registra­tion begins at 7 and prize-filled eggs will be placed in three hunt a.m. and walking will end at 12 p.m. Ozarka College - Mammoth Spring 5K L areas for kids 10 years and younger. Come to the Walk / Run – September 30, 2017 arge ball field area, bring a basket, and don’t be late! Fly Fishing Basics – June 17, 2017 Ozarka College has chosen Mammoth Spring State Learn the basics of fly fishing from a professional Park as the perfect place to host their annual 5K Earth Day - April 22, 2017 river guide! The class covers everything you need Wal/Run. Registration fee and start time TBA. Join the staff at the Mammoth Spring Federal to get out and start your fishing adventures. Space Contact the park for more information. s Aquatic Center for a day of fun activities is limited and reservations are required. Call (870) t

celebrating Earth Day! There wil be a 5K Fun Spring in the World • 625-7364 to reserve your spot! Geocaching 101 – October 14, 2017 Run, fishing for the kids, an archery station, and Have you ever wondered how to get started with lots of other fun activities for the family to enjoy. geocaching? Well, here’s your chance to learn the Please call (870)625-3912 for more information or Picnic in the Park – July 8, 2017 Mammoth Spring State Park is a place to have fun basics of this fun and engaging hobby! Space is email [email protected] and be healthy. Bring your own picnic, and spend limited and reservations are required. Class starts some time hiking, keyaking, pedal boating, at 10 am and lasts until1 pm. Scalies n’ Slimies of Arkansas geocaching, or pick another favorite outdoor April 22, 2017 activity. In celebration of Earth Day, come to the pavilion Beekeeping 101 – October 21, 2017 and learn about some of the other creatures we Have you ever thought about being a honeybee share this planet with! Frogs, toads, lizards, Birds of Prey – July 15, 2017 landlord? If so, this is the program for you. Learn Learn about some fo the predatory birds that call salamanders, snakes, turtles, and more will be on the basics of bees and beekeeping and decide if display and you can even touch some of them! our area home. Get a chance to feel their shap this is the hobby or busines you have been wanting Program is offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the talons or maybe hear one calling to us! Meet the to start. Time and location TBA. Contact the park pavilion – free of charge. park interpreter at the Mammoth Spring State Park for more information. pavilion. This event is free and starts at 10 am. “Now We’re Cookin” Dutch Oven Mammoth Spring Spooktacular! – Workshop – April 29, 2017 124th Old Soldier’s Reunion October 28, 2017 This hands-on workshop is a tasty way to learn August 7-12, 2017 Enjoy a day of ghoolish fun in downtown Mammoth the basic skills of cooking in a Dutch oven while A week of fun with family and friends – carnival Spring. There will be halloween themed games on rides, games, prizes, food, bingo, and more! preparing 3-4 dishes. We cook it and then we eat main street and candy for kids. For a complete list A Activities begin each evening at 6 p.m. Free access it! Registration required – fee of $20. Please call of activities visit www.mammothspring.org or call (870) 625-7364 by April 5th to register. Workshop and parking. Sponsored by VFW Post 7831. (870) 625-7364. N begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until about 1 p.m. a tural Artillery Demonstration – Mammoth Spring Christmas “Pickin’ In The Park” – May 6, 2017 August 12, 2017 ExtravaganzA! – December 9th, 2017 Bring a lawn chair and come to play or just listen Join park staff for an artillery demonstration near Join us for a day of fun activities for the whole the ballfield. Living history characters will replicate to a little gospel, old-time country, and bluegrass family! Along with our annual night time Christmas a cannon firing in conjunction with our old soldiers at the Depot. Professionals and amateurs are Parade, we will also have a stocking scavanger reunion. The event is free and will take place near invited to bring their instru­ments & spend a hunt, pictures with santa claus, ornament making C the Mammoth Spring State Park ballfield. couple of hours “jamming”. Pickin’ and playin’ will station, photo booth, a Merry Christmas Candidate hoice start about 1 p.m. crowning and more! The parade lineup will be at Legacy Week: As The Waters Flow 5 pm at the school and the parade will start at 6 September 1, 2017 Herb & Plant Sale – May 13, 2017 pm, most other events will start at 3 pm on Main Almost 10 million gallons of water flow from Drop by to see the herb garden and pick up a Street in Mammoth Spring. For more information few herbs and other plants for your garden or Arkansas’ largest spring. Why and from where? contact (417) 280-7001. containers. Members of the 21st Century Club will Would Mammoth Spring State Park exist without be out early with plants that will make your this natural wonder? Meet at the Welcome Center garden a joy this summer. Plants are provided by to learn about the legacy of the park and spring. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 19 Thayer, Missouri hoice C tural tural a 15 10 6 14 N

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MammothSpring.org DiscoverCherokee Village.com Visit HardyArkansas.com Visit discoverspringriver.com to find www.ozarkgateway.comover 9 million gallons of funArkansas pe Ozarkr Gateway h ou2017 23r! Welcome to West Plains West Plains Calendar 2017 and Thayer Missouri! February 4 West Plains Public Library “Chili Cook Off”, 4-9 p.m., West Plains Civic Center Tucked in the Ozark Mountains, near pristine wilderness February 11 Chocolate Festival, 12 noon - 5 p.m., The Barn areas and spring-fed streams, the City of West Plains February 25 5th Annual West Plains Brewfest, 5 - 9 p.m., attracts nature lovers, entrepreneurs, and families searching West Plains Civic Center for a small-town feel with big-city conveniences. As the March 3 & 4 Home & Garden Show, 3 - 8 p.m. (Friday) and largest community within 100 miles of south central 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Saturday) Missouri, West Plains considers itself the heart of the March 8 & 9 Ozark Farmers Small Farm Conference, Ozarks – a community that prides itself on its philanthropy, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., West Plains Civic Center its ingenuity, and its progressiveness. March 18 Annual Cystic Fibrosis Concert, 6 p.m., West Plains Civic Center March 31 & April 1 Pro Bull Riders PBR, 7:30 p.m., West Plains Civic Center May 13 Greater Ozarks Blues Bash, 2 - 10 p.m., West Plains Civic Center Grounds June 1 - 3 & HOBA Bluegrass Festivals, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 - 23 (Thurs & Fri), 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. (Saturday) June 2 & 3 Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival, 3 - 10 p.m., West Plains Civic Center June 10 WP Car Club Car Show & Swap Meet, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., WP Civic Center Grounds July 17 - 22 Heart of the Ozarks Fair, 5 p.m. - Midnight, West Plains Fairgrounds August 3 - 5 International Country Gospel Music Concert, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Thurs & Fri), 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. September 23 OMC Blue Jean Ball, 6 - 11 p.m., Risner Stables October 21 Haunting in the Hollows, 2 - 6 p.m., Galloway Park November 10 Veterans Parade, 11 a.m., Downtown West Plains December 2 & 3 Optimist Arts & Crafts, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., West Plains Civic Center December 9 Christmas Day Parade, 4 p.m., Downtown West Plains

24 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 Located just outside the Mark Twain National Forest, West Plains residents enjoy the scenic beauty of the Ozarks with more than 40 campgrounds and picnic sites, 350 miles of floatable streams, 63,000 wilderness acres, and 125 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. The city is also home to Missouri State University- West Plains, a two-year college recently selected as the nation’s sixth best community college, a vibrant medical community, a nationally- recognized small business incubator, an extensive parks system, and numerous cultural programs and events throughout the year.

West Plains is a place where you can make it all happen. A place where you can experience life on your own terms and chart your own course. Wherever you want to go, West Plains has the resources and commitment to help you make it happen here.

www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 25 Salem offers a friendly atmosphere and natural The area is a photographer’s dream. Take a leisurely drive down one of the scenic roads and photograph the panoramic views and beauty for visitors to North Central Arkansas. The abundant wildlife. Deer and turkey are abundant and sometimes you small town is the county seat of Fulton County and wonder if they are not posing for you. is located on Highway 62/412. A drive through Salem and Fulton County offers spectacular views of hills, The country roads are great for cycling and hiking opportunities abound. Several camp­sites are available on Southfork and Spring valleys, and streams. The fall foliage paints a Rivers. masterpiece of color, wild flowers are abundant, and the streams are clear and sparkling. Salem is host to several special events. The popular Spring Fairgrounds Flea Market and Community-Wide Yard Sale is held in Visit Salem, Arkansas in April to see an amazing display of 5,000 April each year. It draws a number of vendors and buyers to the tulips planted on the court house lawn, in business square planters, area. The Fulton County Homecoming Festival is held Memorial Day and with several other businesses thanks to the hard work of the Weekend and features the Mark Thomas 5K Race, a Squirt Race for Fulton County Master Gardners. the kids, an open street market, country music, horseshoe pitching, terrapin races, a parade, and a street dance on Friday night. Look for that special gift, antique piece or craft in the area shops. Area restaurants feature some of the best catfish around. If you want Salem City Park and Lake offers playgrounds, picnic areas, a walking

Salem soup or a sandwich visit the Old Time Soda Fountain inside Salem trail and fishing for area residents and visitors. The park is also the

Drug Company or enjoy gourmet coffee, sandwiches, or specialty desserts at Awesome Coffee on Church Street or Sweet Treats and Bakery on the north court square.

Six popular golf courses are located in the area for the golf enthusiasts. A number of area golf tournaments are held each year. You might even catch a LPGA legend at one of the nearby courses.

Lake Norfork is less than 25 miles from Salem and it offers water skiing, swimming, fishing and boating facilities.

Lucky anglers have hooked striped bass weighing over 50 pounds! The bays and backwaters­ are loaded with fast-biting bream and other pan fish. The scenery is as spectacular as the fishing in the Southfork, Spring, and Strawberry Rivers. The Spring and Strawberry are good float streams and offer a day of fishing or a way to spend a lazy afternoon.

Fulton County/Salem Calendar 2017 April 1-30: Tulips in Salem, Arkansas [email protected]. Commerce, telephone 870-895-5565, featuring a number of direct Salem will be the place to be during the e-mail [email protected]. marketing and craft vendors. Call month of April to see thousands of tulips April 8: Spring Community Wide Yard 870-421-0580 for more information. in bloom. The Fulton County Master Sale & Business Sidewalk Sales for July 24-29: 98th Annual Fulton Gardners have planted 1500 tulip bulbs the Salem Area. Maps will be available. County Fair. Features exhibits, December 4th: Christmas Lights on on the court house lawn. Another 1000 For information call 895-5565 or e-mail carnival, beauty pageant, talent the Square and Parade - Parade bulbs will be on display around the [email protected]. contest, rodeo, entertainment, truck through town and around the square, business square in planters. Several pulling and tough truck competition. coordinated with the lighting of the businesses will have plantings too, May 26-27: 68th Annual Fulton Please call to confirm the date. Christmas lights on the square. Fulton County Fulton making over 5,000 tulips! For more County Homecoming Festival. Contact Fulton County Fair For more information contact Salem information contact the Fulton County Features a street dance, open street Association, Post Office Box 910, Chamber of Commerce at Master Gardeners, 300 Havenwood market, food booths, Apple Pie 5K Salem, AR 72576 or telephone 870 895-5565, e-mail Road, Viola AR 72583 or telephone Run, Squirt Race, Horseshoe Pitching, 870-895-5565, [email protected]. 870-458-2058. Email linnym_7@hotmail. Terrapin Race, Music and Parade. www.fultoncountyfair.org or e-mail com. Contact Fulton County Homecoming [email protected]. For more information about Festival, Post Office Box 649 Salem the Salem area, contact April 8: 14th Annual Spring AR 72576, September 23: Fall Community Wide Salem Chamber Fairgrounds Flea Market. Flea Market 870-895-5565, e-mail Yard Sale & Business Sidewalk Sales of Commerce features antiques, primitives, gifts, [email protected]. for the Salem Area. Maps will be crafts, and much more. Vendor available. For information call 895-5565 Post Office Box 649, information available at July 4: Salem Chamber of Commerce or e-mail [email protected]. Salem AR 72576 www.fultoncountyfair.org. Contact Fireworks In The Park - food and Telephone: 870-895-5565 Fulton County Fair Association, Post music prior to a gigantic fireworks October 14: Holiday Extravaganza E-Mail: [email protected] Office Box 910, Salem, AR 72576 or display over the lake at the Salem City at the Fulton County Fairgrounds

telephone 870-895-5565 or e-mail Park. Contact the Salem Chamber of Holiday gift and decorating market www.salemar.com

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s site of Fireworks in the Park, a free gigantic fireworks display with food and Elementary School was named a omething for the entire family • Salem offer entertainment on July 4th. 2010 National Blue Ribbon School, one of 36 in the state to win the The Fulton County Fair is held in late July and is one of the largest “small” award. Salem offers quality living county fairs in the state and offers a number of exhibits, special days for for everyone. It is a haven for Veterans, Senior Citizens, and kids, and nightly entertainment for families. retirees with a Critical Access The Fulton County Fair also hosts special events throughout the year at the Hospital, and several medical Fairgrounds. clinics and pharmacies. A number of home health agencies provide The Salem Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Christmas Parade the first services to those who need Monday in December each year to promote the holiday season. assistance at home and a nursing The Ozark Mountain Music Makers offer a free music show at the Music and rehab center and assisted Barn each Saturday Night. Sit and listen to local musicians perform country, living facilities provides both short folk and bluegrass music or kick up your heels on the dance floor. term and long term care.

Salem is a great place to rear a family with the elementary and high schools being recognized for outstanding academic achievements. The Salem s

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www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 27 Cave City offers the ‘sweet’ life state and nation. The three-day event includes Cave City boasts having entertainment, a 5K run, pancake breakfast, parade, children’s games and other activities Cave City the “ ”

world’s sweetest along with a free melon feast courtesy of growers watermelons. that donate the fruit. Proceeds from the prize melon auction are also donated to a charity, most The sandy soil unique to Cave City and often Arkansas Children’s Hospital. 20 mile radius of the surrounding area is what gives the melons their sweetness. The growing season begins in early July Sharp County Cave City and typically ends after Labor Day. Calendar 2017 Cave City straddles the northern April 15 Easter Egg Drop Independence and southern Sharp @ Caveman Stadium (10:30 am) County border getting its name from the Crystal River Cave located directly April 28-29 Big Creek Vintage Fair beneath the city. While once a popular (Calamine) tourist attraction, the cave is now July 3 12th Annual Fireworks and Freedom privately owned and no longer open to Celebration @ Cave City Park the public. (6:30 pm) Watermelon Festival Located 15 miles north of Batesville, the July 27-29 Like the Cave CIty Watermelon city is a host to unique retail shops, harp County Festival Facebook page for schedule antique stores, flea markets as well as multiple banks, police and government of events S offices, the Cave City School District, July 29 Cave City All School Reunion @ the new Cave City Charter High School Cave City Middle School and Cave City Nursing Home. Cafeteria (noon-3 pm) The town’s annual watermelon festival, Monthly Kiwanis Movies Under the Stars dating back more than 35 years, draws Like the Cave City Kiwanis Page on thousands to the area from around the Facebook for dates/times.

28 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 2015’s festival saw possibly the biggest crowd yet with the inclusion of Grammy-winning country headliner Shenandoah, whose hits have included “Two Dozen Roses,” “Sunday In The South,” “Next To You, Next To Me,” “The Church On Cumberland Road” and “If Bubba Can Dance.”

To contact the Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce, email Shelly Middleton: [email protected], or write to 1604 West Center, Cave City, AR 72521, call (870) 283-9593 or visit www.facebook.com/cavecityarkansas.

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Calendar 2017 March 17-18 – Spring Nationals July 17-22 e County Mods & Street Stock @ Batesville Motor Speedway Independence County Fair April 7-8 – Bad Boy 98 Plus 1-2-3-4 Plus Street Stock @ Batesville Motor Speedway July 28 – Comp Cams Super c Late Models Plus 1-2-3-4 @ Batesville Motor Speedway April 7-9 – Arkansas Scottish Festival August 17-19 April 14-15 & April 21-22 25th Annual Comp Cams/Crop Production 16th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest Services Topless 100 $40K to Win @ Batesville Motor Speedway April 21 – Southern Outlaw Late Models +1-2-3 (Lyon College Night) September 8 @ Batesville Motor Speedway Southern Outlaw Late Models Plus 2-3-4 @ Batesville Motor Speedway May 19-20 Street Stock Qualifier and Feature Event September 9 $3K to win @ Batesville Motor Speedway TNT Festival - Newark June 16-17 September 14-16 ASC Warranty Street Stock 22nd Annual Schoenfeld Headers Street $4K to Win @ Batesville Motor Speedway Stock Championship $10K to Win @ Batesville Motor Speedway June 30 – Southern Outlaw Late Models Plus 1-2-3-4 @ Batesville Motor Speedway September 16 July 4 74th White River Water Carnival Citizens Bank 20th Annual September 26-30 “Celebrate America” MEGA MODS Batesville Motor Speedway July 14-15 Summer Street Stock Qualifier October 14, 2017 and Feature Event Independen $5K to Win @ Batesville Motor Speedwa Cushman Miners Day y Parade begins at 10:00 am behind Cushman General Store.

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Batesville, the county seat of Independence County and oldest continuous city in Arkansas, has long been known for its history. The home of former NASCAR great driver Mark Martin, the city continues to grow, becoming a place where people want to be.

The newest attraction to Batesville is a $22 million Community Center/Aquatics Park scheduled for a spring opening at Fitzhugh Park in east Batesville. The facility will house a large outdoor water park, indoor aquatic center, volleyball/racquetball courts, walking track and more. The community center area will be capable of hosting conventions, conferences, RV and other trade shows, as well as private parties.

A recent resurgence of downtown Batesville means less empty storefronts and more places to visit including eateries, antique

shops and other specialty stores. s to cheri In addition to the many shopping spots, there are now even more parking spots after a complete revamping of downtown Main Street. Not only does traffic flow much better with designated loading areas for businesses, but also with new angled parking and “Walk A Block” parking opportunities. Main Street also underwent a major beautification project with many live plantings, s

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A variety of events are often held at the Main Street “pocket park” programs for all ages. Award-winning dining experiences and while the Melba Theater has just completed a massive renovation accommodations are plentiful while outdoor enthusiasts will find that is exciting moviegoers with digital movies and Dolby many activities to keep busy in and around the White River in this surround sound. The theater, which has great acoustics, is also a centrally-located town in The Natural State. site for various live productions as well. Race fans can visit the Mark Martin Museum in the city of A Motorcycles on Main event (previously known as Southside to get to know the Batesville racing legend while Batesville Bikes and Backroads), is held in the fall and history buffs can find much to learn about area and surrounding brings in several hundred people for the two-day event counties at the Old Independence Regional Museum. Other local, annual events range from the Ozark Foothills FilmFest to which includes a bike show, biker games, live music and the Arkansas Scottish Festival at Lyon College. The school just a stunt show along with opportunities for camping. recently added football and wrestling teams to coincide with the many sporting attractions found in the county’s area schools. One of several positive forces in the downtown area’s revival is the Batesville Area Arts Council, which showcases and sells work by local and regional artists while also hosting a variety of For events and helpful tourism links, visit cenery to explore, and memorie explore, to cenery www.ozarkgateway.com. s er, breathtaking er, breathtaking v co s to di to s ure s toric trea toric s i H 32 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 33 h s to cheri to s

The Ozark Scenic Drives Map located at the front slated to be the new home of the Independence County Library of this publication can guide you to historic sites, in the near future.) The nonprofit organization has hosted several events including a haunted house during Halloween, a Christmas museums and state parks. To find out more crafts fair as well as a number of galas and other events. And if about Independence County, pick up a copy of antiquing is your thing, there are plenty of stores that offer the Eye on Independence, a monthly lifestyles magazine, thrill of the hunt. available at many locations. Independence County... Adventure awaits you You will want to plan a trip to Batesville and Independence County during the Christmas season to view their beautiful light Enjoy yourself in Batesville. Enjoy yourself in Independence display. People drive from afar to view the scenic wonderland County — for a night, a week or a lifetime.Those seeking and you can even enjoy a fun carriage ride or you might want to adventure can easily turn to the nationally known White River, give ice skating a try at their fun rink on the banks of the beautiful noted for its trout, catfish and bass fishing as well as other White River. water-related activities, too many to name.

Main Street Batesville in a partnership with the city acquired the Fancy a float in a kayak or canoe down one of many the county’s cenery to explore, and memorie explore, to cenery former Barnett Building on Main Street in 2015. (The building is waterways? Oneal Outfitters located on Stadium Drive west of the s er, breathtaking er, breathtaking v co s to di to s ure s toric trea toric s i H 34 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 H

Main Street Batesville is a comprehensive i s downtown revitalization program which is creating toric trea a new image of the downtown area. We work with Main Street Arkansas design professionals who con­sult with building owners, at no cost, to develop aesthetically pleasing, structurally sound and historically accurate exterior plans.

Main Street Batesville works with people interested in starting a new business or relocating an existing business to Down­town. The pro­gram also provides training opportunities to s existing businesses through the Small Business Consultation Program at Main Street P.O. Box 3967, Batesville, AR 72503 ure Arkansas.We coordinate several types of events includ­ing both 870-698-1555 s

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White River Bridge in Batesville now offers the sport with The area is accessible through a locked gate, which is to remind individual and group rates available. For more information, call the public that ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles are not allowed as (870) 698-2222 or visit www.onealoutfitters.com. the cliffs are in the middle of a wildlife area managed by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. (The immediate area Little known to many Batesville residents let alone visitors, the surrounding The Crag is also closed to hunting year-round.) Atoka sandstone and limestone bluffs overlooking Grassy Creek Access is attainable by calling one of the phone numbers listed near Jamestown are fast becoming the hottest rock-climbing site on the gate. in the Midwest. Formally named Jamestown Crag, with 80-plus climbing routes, and more being added regularly, this remote bluff The Jamestown Wildlife Management Area comprises 971 acres line offers sport-climbing routes with difficulty ratings for beginners along the southwestern portion of the county and acquired in to experts. The Crag is ranked third in the state for size, right 1941. The WMA is broken up into nine tracts, ranging from 40 along with Horseshoe Canyon Ranch and Sam’s Throne in acres to 508 acres. The large tract and two 40-acre tracts are northwest Arkansas, and according to some enthusiasts, license partially surrounded by Cherokee WMA. plates from Tennessee, Missouri, Texas, Kansas or even Illinois, can be found on any given weekend at the Crag located off The area transitions from gently rolling hills to mountains and cenery to explore, and memorie explore, to cenery Jamestown Loop in Independence County. consists mainly of hardwoods. Deer, turkeys, squirrels and s er, breathtaking er, breathtaking v co s to di to s ure s toric trea toric s i H 36 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 37 h s to cheri to s

rabbits can be found throughout the area. The largest tract can be Racing fans can enjoy races at Batesville Motor Speedway which reached by Jamestown Loop Road off Highway 230 at Jamestown. include modifieds, super stocks, hobbies, super stars and front-wheel drives on Friday nights at 8 p.m. Season runs from The two southernmost tracts can be reached from Highway 87 in March until early October on a three-eighths mile, red clay oval. Floral. The two tracts to the west can be reached by turning onto Radio Tower Road from Highway 25 at Almond. For more Full-time RVers can find two year-round parks to accommodate information, call 1-877-267-4331. them. BRECKS RV Park & Country Store is located on Highway 167 at the top of Ramsey Mountain, and next door to Mark Martin While in the area, visitors can enjoy an afternoon of archery, trap Power Sports complex. The park offers 59 level concrete sites, or skeet shooting at the state-of-the-art Independence County full hookups, showers/laundry, free TV and Wi-Fi. The country Shooting Sports Complex on Highway 167 just north of Batesville. store offers not only many camping/travel supplies, but The clubhouse offers a well equipped classroom with ample sandwiches, snacks and daily lunch specials too. Contact them parking, along with covered pavilions and lots of green space. at (870) 569-8031, on Facebook or at www.brecksrvpark.com. cenery to explore, and memorie explore, to cenery s er, breathtaking er, breathtaking v co s to di to s ure s toric trea toric s i H 38 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 H i s toric trea s ure s to di

Speedway RV Park is located on Highway 25/14 at Desha and s co just four miles East of the Batesville Speedway with 77 sites.

These include 33 full hookups, 24 with cable TV/10 without, 10 v just electric. The campground also offers free Wi-Fi-, shower and er, breathtaking laundry facilities. Contact them at (870) 251-1008, on Facebook or at www.speedwayrvpark.com.

Centrally located from other Ozark attractions, including Blanchard Springs Caverns, Independence County has more than 35,000 residents and a treasure trove of many things to see and do. See our calendar of events for a year packed with fun for the entire family! s cenery to explore, and memorie s to cheri s h www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 39 h s to cheri to s

The Jamestown Crag located outside of Batesville, AR has become the premier rock climbing location in all of Northeast Arkansas. The Crag features over 80 sport climbing routes on beautiful Atoka sandstone. The area is owned and operated by the Nomads. If you are interested in

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Enjoy yourself in Batesville. If you’re considering Arkansas retirement, why We can put you up for a night, a week or a lifetime. You won’t find a better area for not retire in Batesville? retirement than Batesville. • Affordable Taxes Batesville is located on the banks of the nationally known White River noted for • Economical housing its trout, catfish and bass fishing as well as other water related activities, and only • Low crime rate 50 miles away from the Blanchard • Regional hospital Springs Caverns area. Cave tours, camping, walking trails and swimming • Recreational / social opportunities areas are all within minutes of Batesville. • Four distinct seasons • Friendly people Please see our calendar of • Cultural / educational events for a year packed with opportunities fun for the entire family! • Clean air • 10,000 population area Make plans ONLY MINUTES to visit AWAY! Batesville; 38 miles to Mountain View and natural the Ozark Folk Center 50 miles to Blanchard Springs beauty and Caverns family fun 48 miles to Spring River and awaits you! Old Downtown Hardy 51 miles to Calico Rock Right in Our Backyard! 40 miles to Greer’s Ferry Lake • Nationally Known White River • Batesville Community Center / • Lyon College • Hunting, Fishing & Golfing Aquatics Park • U of A Community College • Batesville Motor Speedway • Historic Homes and • Mark Martin Museum 95 miles to Little Rock, AR (3/8 mile dirt oval) Downtown Area • Rock Climbing • Miniature Golf • Flea Markets & Antique Shops • Kayak and Canoe stream 115 miles to Memphis, TN • Airport • Melba Theater Downtown Batesville • Fun festivals • Fine Restaurants • Community Theatre • ATV, fish and swim at White River • Super Shopping Areas • 5 National Hotels Sandbar Minutes away from 6 Arkansas • Cinema 7 Theater • Old Independence Regional Museum State Parks • Riverside Park www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 41 h s to cheri to s

Explore nearly 200 years of history The Old Independence Regional Museum, located in the foothills of the Ozarks in Batesville, preserves and presents the history of 12 counties that were part of the original Independence County in 1820.

Learn about the early fur traders who made their way up the White River on keelboats, the settlement and development of our area, and the impact on the region during the turbulent years of the Civil War.

The museum maintains an active schedule of programs, interpretive exhibits, educational events and hands-on workshops throughout the year.

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Calico Rock Calendar 2017

March 11 Bootlegger Daze April 29 White River Auto Car Show May 13 Heritage Day WWI June 9-10 Lions Club Rodeo July 3 Lions Club Fire Works Sept 7-9 Mountain Man Rendezvous Izard County Sept 16 Chamber Fishing Tournament December 9 Living Windows and Lighted Santa Parade

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nowhere is somewhere at Calico Rock, Arkansas! w Calico Rock offers many things for many different which offers water sports, swimming and fishing is ith life in the people. Scenic beauty, trout fishing, massive only minutes away. limestone storefronts in the historic downtown district can be found in this charming town with friendly Visit the Calico Rock Museum and Visitors Center that residents. includes an art gallery amassed with sculpture, paintings and wood carvings. The museum includes historical Long famous for its trout fishing on the White River, exhibits and many local Native American artifacts. Calico Rock was named for the calico-colored bluffs History buffs and book lovers might also be interested to towering over the scenic river banks. Adventure also know the town is also the setting for John Grisham’s New s abounds with hiking, biking, water York Times best-selling book, “Calico Joe.” lo

sports, hunting and fishing. w Stroll through the East Calico Historic district to see lane! The neighboring Ozark National the remnants of a boom-town; explore the shops on Forest includes the Syllamo Main Street for unique items. Travel up Hwy 56 to Mountain Bike Trail, nationally explore the 1890 Trimble Log cabin. All this and more T

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Horseshoe Bend is named for a horseshoe-shaped bend in the Strawberry River. With that pedigree, it is not surprising­ that the charming, peaceful plan­ned community is well-known for its water. The town’s four lakes – Crown Lake, Diamond Lake, Pioneer Lake, and North Lake – make it the ideal destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Boxhound Marina offers a full-service marina, boat launch, boat and boat slip rentals, cabin rentals, RV rental spaces, a sandy beach with swimming facilities, pavilion, picnic tables and a volleyball area.

While the lakes have become popular tourist des­tinations, Horseshoe Bend has much, much more

Horseshoe Bend to offer. The town is home to two pop­ular golf courses: the Golf Course on Turkey Mountain, an

18-hole champion­ship course that has been host to the annual LPGA Legends Golf Tour, and Cedar Glade Golf Course, an 18-hole par 3.

Horseshoe Bend Calendar 2017 January 21 June 17 October 31 Music In the Mountains Show Music In the Mountains Show Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest July 4 February 18 Independence Day Parade Music In the Mountains Show October 31 and Celebration - Flotilla @ 5 Haunted House and Fireworks at Dusk March 18 October TBA Music In the Mountains Show July 15 Radio Auction Music In the Mountains Show April 8 November 18 Spring City Wide Yard Sale August 19 Music In the Mountains Show Music In the Mountains Show April 15 December 2 Music In the Mountains Show September 9 Christmas Parade / Santa at Fall City Wide Yard Sale the Chamber May 13 September 16 Dogwood Days Festival December 2 - 3 Music In the Mountains Show Festival of Trees

May 20 October 21 December 16 Izard County Music In the Mountains Show Music In the Mountains Show Music In the Mountains Show

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Whether drawn by the lakes or golf, visitors will find all of the amenities The hills around Horseshoe Bend are alive with the sound of music on available in much larger cities. Horse­shoe Lanes Bowling Alley serves the third Saturday of each month when Music in the Mountains takes w a full menu for lunch and dinner in­cluding Bar-B-Q, and also hosts place in the historic Horseshoe Bend Theatre. The Hwy 289 Band friend parties. Cedar Glade Hotel and Resort offers spacious rooms and offers a variety of music that includes country, gospel, pop, and classic suites for your vacation experience. Crown Point Resort, a Platinum rock, and features local as well as special guests. The doors open at 5 RCI Resort on Crown Lake, is proud to be a world-class resort for the p.m. so come early for grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. The show past 30 years. It is a private member resort and they welcome anyone begins at 6 p.m. and is located in the lower level of Diamond B Mall. to come look at their program. Admission is by donation and con­cessions are available. s hip

The city also offers a full array of convenient services including an Visitors will find Horseshoe Bend conveniently located with­in easy airport (6M2), and excellent medical, police and fire pro­tection driving distance to Branson, Missouri - Entertainment Capitol of the s services are a top priority. We invite you to shop at one of our friendly Midwest; Mammoth Spring - home of one of the world’s largest natural begin, in the dream to area businesses, eat at one of our local restaurants, fish, golf, play artesian springs, fish hatchery and historic railroad station; enjoy tennis, join in worship at one of the many community churches, or world-record trout fishing at Cotter or Norfork on the White River; simply relax and enjoy the beauty of our city. Clubs and service “curve-it” down Highway 5 through the quaint village of Calico Rock organizations include Kiwanis, AARP, Boating and Fishing Club, and on to Mountain View to visit the Ozark Folk Center or go ex­ploring Christian Women’s Fellowship, Extension Homemakers, and many through the state-maintained Blanchard Springs Caverns; and, don’t others. Annual festivals include Dogwood Days (the second Saturday forget to round-out your vacation with a visit to old Hardy Town’s in May), Independence Day Parade and Celebration, Halloween antique shops or go fishing or canoeing on the Spring River. Fest­ivities and Winter­fest Activities. Motorcycle riders will find many country roads to explore that include spectacular scenery and beautiful views, we have it all!

Photos courtesy of Pacesetting Times and Keepsake Photo­graphy by Carol Anderson. w n you ha v e been looking for!

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www.mymelbournearkansas.com Melbourne

Centrally located Melbourne is a great place for your summer fun in the Ozarks.

Izard County If fishing is your thing, Melbourne is only a short drive from the world famous White River, home of record-breaking trout and great river fun of every kind. A few short miles northwest is another great trout haven, the North Fork River. And just past it is Lake Norfork, home to a myriad of water sports and hefty hybrid striped bass, not to mention numerous black bass tournaments each year.

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The early-day “rock ’n’ roll train,” now called Rockabilly Music, steamed out of Memphis in the early to mid-1950s and roared into Jackson County nightclubs like the Silver Moon and Porky’s Rooftop in Newport, Bob King’s King of Clubs in Swifton and other honkytonks along Hwy. 67, changing life forever not only in the county but also around the world. Most of the per­forming artists came out of Sun Recording Studio in Memphis including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison, Ace Cannon and Newport native Sonny Burgess, who still performs around the world. Newport Jackson County/Newport Calendar 2017 February 14 May 5 October 7 Embraceable You: The Jackson County Relay March of Dimes Music of Gershwin for Life Rubber Duck Race ASU-Newport Center for the Arts Newport Farmers Market Pavilion Lockwood Park, Newport

February 23 May 19-20 December 14 Black History Month Tuckerman Newport Christmas Parade Performance of The Selvy Hometown Days Malcolm Avenue Singers Tuckerman City Park ASU-Newport Center for the Arts For more information about June 9-10 upcoming community events, February 25 Portfest Festival visit www.newportarchamber. or find 9th Annual Delta Jacksonport State Park org, call (870) 523-3618 the Newport Area Chamber of www.portfest.org Visual Arts Show Commerce on Facebook. Downtown Newport September 29-30 Depot Days Festival Downtown Newport www.depotdays.org

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ifton • ifton backyard barbecue contest in the region, a Lions festival in the mid-south with 14 acts on two stages,

w Club auction and family-friendly attractions. featuring tributes to popular artists past and www.depotdays.org present. Additional events added to the all-new PortFest include the Run Lizard Creek Obstacle A collection of rock ‘n’ roll-era memorabilia can be Mud Run, Hoopfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, viewed in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway 67 Museum at a Car, Truck and Bike Show, Hunting & Fishing

onport • S onport the Newport Business Resource Center. Bo Bailey’s Village, Agri Village and Art Village, VIP area, s at Fortune Inn & Suites also displays a collection of Children’s Village, Fireworks Show and much more. pictures of rock ‘n’ rollers and sports greats. www.portfest.org • Jack s Local Businesses Welcome You To Newport! rubb G iaz • D ampbell Station • Station ampbell C ille • v eede B magon • A 54 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 A magon • B eede v ille • C ampbell Station • For another unique festival, visit Tuckerman primarily artists who grew up in the Delta, live or Hometown Days every Mother’s Day weekend to have lived in the Delta or who produce Delta celebrate Tuckerman’s community spirit and to themed work. The show is free to the artists and to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones. the public. Learn more by finding the Blue Bridge Visit Tuckerman Hometown Days on Facebook. Center for the Delta Arts on Facebook.

Artists of a different kind are now taking their place The Patron Series brings outstanding performing in the sun with activities geared around visual artists artists to Arkansas State University-Newport’s Center covering a broad range with everything from pottery for the Arts at affordable prices three times a year. D iaz • to painting and jewelry to sculpture. The Blue ASU-Newport also features a Concert-Lecture Series Bridge Center for the Delta Arts will hold its Ninth that is free to the public. www.asun.edu/tickets G

Annual Delta Visual Arts Show in February in down­ rubb town Newport. The show is open to the public and The Downtown Revitalization and Improvement features 180 artists from at least five states — Volunteer Effort (DRIVE) will host a fun entertainment s • Jack s onport • S w ifton • T uckerman • T upelo • Weldon

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uckerman • series in the newly constructed downtown park old. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the area during duck T venue at Front and Hazel Streets. Music in the Park, hunting season, and the fishing is great. Public and Blues in the Park and Movies in the Park will each private preserves, plus lodging facilities, are available. be held one day a month from April through ifton • ifton October and free to the public at the Terry Scoggins Jacksonport State Park features an 1872 two-story w Memorial Stage. The park will also include a courthouse where you can learn about the past history Veteran’s Memorial to honor our veterans past and of this historic White River port, one of the oldest present. Learn more at DRIVE Newport on steamboat landings in north Arkansas. The city was Facebook. occupied by both Confederate and Union forces during the Civil War. The park includes picnic areas, onport • S onport Three rivers, wooded areas and numerous lakes sandy beaches, a pavilion, playground, the Tunstall s provide great outdoor activities for both young and Riverwalk, a boat launch ramp and 20 Class A campsites (50 amp service) with restroom/shower facilities. Special interpretive programs and • Jack s workshops are also offered year round. www.arkansasstateparks/jacksonport rubb

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150 pre-lit Christmas trees dis­played throughout the Airport has a 5,000-square-foot terminal with pilot city and around Newport Lake. Keep an eye out for planning, a break area, kitchen, conference room, the White River Monster! Wi-Fi, weather facilities and courtesy cars.

Besides historic buildings and a first-class library Come see for yourself what’s happening in Jackson and genealogy department, Jackson County also County, where the offers destinations such as Jackson’s Funeral Home country charm is still D

Museum, which showcases a horse-drawn hearse here for you to iaz • and a solid bronze casket. Pearls Unique in experience.

Newport is the only dealer of rare Arkansas natural G pearls in the state. Most of the pearls were harvested “No visitor is a rubb in the 1920s from the White River and its tributaries. stranger for long!” For those traveling by air, the Newport Regional s • Jack s onport • S w ifton • T uckerman •

For more information contact: Newport Area Chamber of Commerce 201 Hazel Street • Newport, AR 72112 or Call: (870) 523-3618 • FAX (870) 523-1055 T

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Special thanks to Carrie Mae Snapp and Shelby Wayland for the photos from the Beatles 1964 stopover in Walnut Ridge.

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For an hour or for an afternoon, Lawrence County is a stop you need to make. Rock N’ Roll Highway 67 rolls through H fascinating musical history in Lawrence County, and it leads to a lot of other treasures for visitors, as well. oxie •

For starters, there is a rich musical heritage celebrated in downtown Walnut Ridge. The Argenta Collection of Beatles photos and imagery, Beatles Park and Guitar Walk at Cavenaugh Park are all within an easy walk of one another. And a I mboden • new historical walk celebrates other aspects of the town’s colorful history, as well. Lawrence County Calendar 2017

produce from your garden? Join First Day Hike – January 1 Walnut Ridge Army Airfield Canning Workshop Great Arkansas Clean-Up P Let’s ring in the new year with a Reunion July 29: 9 am – 1 pm at Lake Charles the park staff and learn how to can stroll around Lake Charles! Join us 2nd Wings of Honor Festival Did your garden go overboard this September 30 food so it stays good all year long. o as we learn the unique history and May 5-6 year? Do you enjoy going to the The Great Arkansas Cleanup is a We will discuss the history of w canning and give some tips for

ecosystem that dwells within Lake Contact – 800-584-5575 (for farmer’s market and want to have state-wide community improvement hatan • Charles State Park! Meet at the details) some of those fruits and vegetables effort aimed at removing trash making canning easy. Reservations Nature Center at 10 a.m. We’ll year round? Join the park staff and and debris from our parks, are required. $20 per person @ seeyou there! @ Lake Charles School Days learn how to can food so it stays roadsides, and waterways. Meet us Powhatan State Park State Park May 11-12 good all year long. We will discuss at the Nature Center as we join the Students will join our staff of living the history of canning and give effort to keep Arkansas beautiful! Soap Workshop Pearl Stringing Workshop historians to discover both the some tips for making canning easy. Join us afterwards for lunch. @ December 2: 9 am – 1 pm January 28: 9 am – 1 pm military and civilian sides of life in Reservations are required. For Lake Charles State Park Tired of the same old soap? Want Ever wondered how your Powhatan as they explore this questions and reservations, please to dig into the science of dirt? Learn R grandmother’s pearl necklace or historic town site. Students may call 870-878-6765. $20 per person Dutch Oven Workshop to make your own soap from a bracelet was made? Join us to visit our antebellum log cabin, see @ Powhatan State Park October 7: 10 am – 1 pm scratch. Reservations required. $25 v learn the fascinating history of the a cannon firing demonstration, Looking for a way to warm up over per person @ Powhatan State Park enden • Smith Arkansas pearling industry and crew a steamship, and participate Pearl Stringing Workshop food? Want to learn how to use a make your very own keepsake in other activities. Reservations are August 19: 9 am – 1 pm Dutch Oven for camping? Join Walnut Ridge bracelet. $5 for earrings, $10 for required. @ Powhatan State Park Ever wondered how your park staff and learn all you need to Christmas Parade bracelets, $20 for a necklace. @ grandmother’s pearl necklace or know to start cooking on cast-iron. December 4 – starts at 6 p.m. Powhatan State Park Lake Charles’ 50th bracelet was made? Join us to Reservations required. For Anniversary Celebration learn the fascinating history of the questions and reservations, please Christmas in the Park Lawrence/Randolph County May 27: All day Arkansas pearling industry and call 870-878-6765. $20 per person. December 4-31 Agriculture Appreciation Expo Celebrate Lake Charles State make your very own keepsake @ Powhatan State Park A drive through lighting display that February 3: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Park’s 50th anniversary with us! bracelet. Forquestions and is 1.5 miles long. This is a free @ Walnut Ridge Community There will be food, entertainment, reservations, please call Annual Fall Festival event and beautiful to behold! @ Center and special programs. Learn about 870-878-6765. $5 for earrings, $10 at Lake Charles Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge the park over the years, how it has for bracelets, $20 for a necklace. @ October 21 Dutch Oven Workshop changed and some of the different Powhatan State Park Come on out for a day full of fall fun Hoxie Dickens in the Park/ v

February 11: 10 am – 1 pm people that have made the park and activities! Lake Charles will Winter Wonderland following ille • Stra Looking for a way to warm up over what it is today. More information Trial by Jury host its Second Annual Fall Festival the Christmas parade food? Want to learn how to use a will be given closer to the event September 9: 6 pm – 9 pm benefiting the Walnut Ridge December 7 – 6:00 p.m. Dutch Oven for camping? Join date. For further questions, please Are you a fan of tv shows that Children’s Shelter. Activities and park staff and learn all you need to call the park at (870) 878-6595. @ portray trials? Ever wanted to pricing will be announced closer to Holiday Open House know to start cooking on cast-iron. Lake Charles State Park “object” in a courtroom? After the event date. For more December 9: 10 am – 2 pm Reservations required. $15 enjoying a home cooked meal and information, call (870)878-6595. @ See Powhatan Historic State Park perperson. @ Powhatan State Park Lake Charles’ Annual making dessert, guests will take Lake Charles State Park decked out in its Victorian Fishing Derby part in a trial that occurred in the Christmas finery! Join us for a Trial by Jury June 10 same courtroom. Dress casual or Trunk or Treat familyoriented day of crafts, tours, March 11: 6 pm – 9 pm Prize entry must be turned in by 10 wear your favorite 19th century October 31: 3 - 5 p.m. activities, and refreshments. w

Are you a fan of tv shows that a.m. Our Annual Kid’s Fishing costume. Reservations are @ Walnut Ridge Contact the park for a schedule as berr portray trials? Ever wanted to Derby is a free event for kids 15 required. For questions and the event draws near. Free @ “object” in a courtroom? After and under. Gifts, prizes, and family reservations, please call Dutch Oven Workshop Powhatan State Park enjoying a home cooked meal and fun await. Try to catch the big one 870-878-6765. $20 per person @ November 4 making dessert, guests will take during this fun event. For more Powhatan State Park Have you ever wondered how to part in a trial that occurred in the details, call the park at (870) use a Dutch oven? Join us for a Powhatan Historic y • Walnut same @ Powhatan State Park 878-6595, closer to the event date. Beatles at the Ridge Music Dutch oven demonstration to learn State Park @ Lake Charles State Park Festival how to care for, and cook, in a (870) 878-6765 Ladies’ School September 15-16 Dutch oven. Admission will be [email protected] April 20-23 Soap Workshop www.beatlesattheridge.com $15.00 per person. Registration is www.ArkansasStateParks.com This two and a half day school June 24: 9 am – 1 pm (for details) requiredprior to the workshop. Call focuses on teaching female living Tired of the same old soap? Want (870)878-6595 for more information historians and re-enactors the life to dig into the science of getting Historic Games Day and to register. Hope to see you Lake Charles State Park of a lady in 19th century America. clean? Learn to make your own September 23: 10 am – 3 pm there! @ Lake Charles State Park 3705 Hwy 25 Immerse yourself in Victorian-era soap from scratch. Reservations Come learn how people Powhatan, AR 72458

Powhatan and create friendships required. For questions and entertained themselves prior to the Canning Workshop Phone: 870-878-6595 R that will last a lifetime. $100 per internet and electricity. Join park November 4: 9 am – 1 pm Fax: 870-878-6348 reservations, please call idge person @ Powhatan State Park 870-878-6765. $25 per person @ staff to play with 19th century toys! Want to make your own pie filling? E-mail: Powhatan State Park Free. @ Powhatan State Park Need to put up the last of the [email protected]

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The history and beauty abounds at Powhatan State Park ille • Stra Locals remember fondly the sensation created when the Beatles visited Rockabilly pioneers are memorialized at the Guitar Walk, a massive v Walnut Ridge Airport in September 1964, and Walnut Ridge has made walk in the shape and color of an Epiphone Cas­ino electric guitar. The itself a must-see stop for Beatles fans. The Argenta Collection is a walk is lined with interesting displays about nine rockabilly musicians mas­sive array of over 200 Beatles images, many seldom seen before. who once frequented the area, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. The photos and other imagery of the Fab Four are on rotating display of 80 to 90 photos at the Lawrence County Library.

Two blocks away is Beatles Park. A 20’ X 10’ Beatles sculpture features life-sized silhouettes of the famed British rockers. The sculpture is enden • Smith

v hand-etched in heavy metal and recalls the Abbey Road album cover. a Beatles Park is located along (where else?) Abbey Road, formerly R SW 2nd Street. It’s why we say that downtown Walnut Ridge is “Where Abbey Road meets the Rock N’ Roll Highway!” hatan • hatan w o P mboden • I oxie • H end • B er v lo C ock • R lack B 60 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 B lack R ock • C lo v er B end • H oxie •

An audio tour is included, and your tour guide is none other than Sun Each September, downtown Walnut Ridge springs to life for I

Studios recording legend Sonny Burgess. Sonny shares insightful bits the Beatles at the Ridge music festival. The festival includes three mboden • of history about each of the performers at the tribute, and snippets of stages for entertainment, with vendors and activities spanning several their music are included, too! city blocks. Check out the ad on Page 65 of this guide or www.beatlesattheridge.com for details.

The new Heritage Trail reclaims the rich history of Walnut Ridge with a walking tour that takes participants back in time. Through a grant from P

Entergy Arkansas, Downtown Walnut Ridge has installed a series of o

plaques, complete with large photographs and detailed descriptions of w

Breakfast • Brunch Walnut Ridge in earlier days. Some of the plaques are placed at hatan • Buffets • Burgers • Southern locations that allow viewers to see what the same block looked like a Sun, Tues, Wed: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm century ago, or more! Mon, Thurs: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm Fri, Sat: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm While you’re downtown, enjoy quaint shops where visitors can find 71 Hwy 63 W • Ravenden, AR 72459 870-869-0181 frozen yogurt, their favorite coffee drinks, arts and crafts, and other R

shops. There is also a beautifully restored hotel and two stylish event a

centers on Main Street. v enden • Smith And there’s a lot more to see and do in Lawrence County.

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There are numerous choices for eating in town, from sit-down dining to Powhatan. Lake Charles offers great fishing, as well as modern fast food restaurants, and even an old-fashioned country store between campsites and picnic tables, hiking trails and a swimming area. Hoxie and Portia. Interpretive nature tours are available.

And at Christmas, Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge lights up with a vivid The great outdoors are a big part of life in Lawrence County. Duck trail of holiday scenes. The trail is over a mile long, all lined with hunters from literally around the globe converge here in the winter enden • Smith entertaining and beautiful Christmas lights. And it’s free! months for some of the finest waterfowl hunting to be found anywhere. v Sprawl­ing fields and flooded timber are both available to hunters. a

R Wings of Honor World War II Museum is located at the Walnut Ridge Airport. It contains an impressive col­lection of WWII displays and artifacts, including weapons, uniforms, and vehicles. The museum takes visitors back to the days when Army fliers trained for combat here at the former Walnut hatan • hatan Ridge Army Flying School. w o

P Across the street from the museum, visitors can dine in the fuselage of a Boeing 737. The jetliner has recently been converted into a dining room at the Parachute Inn restaurant, providing a popular destination and a great conversation piece for travelers. mboden •

I Travelling a little further back in time, there’s Powhatan Historic State Park on the western side of Lawrence County. Powhatan features a beautifully restored Italia­nate courthouse, oxie • constructed in 1888, which includes a

H museum. An old jail and other historic structures line the surrounding park, which is perched on the banks of the Black River. end • Turning from history to nature, the scenic Lake B Charles State Park is minutes away from er v lo C ock • R lack B 62 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 B lack R ock • C lo v er B end • H oxie • I mboden •

One of the biggest new attractions in Lawrence County is the Stan There are the Strawberry and Spring Rivers in the Ozark foothills, not to Jones Mallard Lodge near Clover Bend. This world-class facility mention the Eleven Point River, which merges with the Spring in welcomes hunters during duck season and other guests year round. Lawrence County. Slow moving Delta waterways, like the Black and the Corporate retreats, weddings and other events find great Cache Rivers, also flow through the county. accommodations at the Jones Lodge. P One big advantage of visiting Lawrence County is its easy o accessibility. Three major highways pass through the county, and there w Other outfitters and guide services are also available to duck hunters, is also an Amtrak rail terminal and an outstanding airport. and hunting ground is available for lease. hatan • U.S. Highways 63, 67 and 412 all intersect near Walnut Ridge and Hunters also enjoy the abundant deer and turkey in Lawrence County. Hoxie, making it easy to get here from any direction. Private hunting land is available for sale or lease, and there is public hunting access on the 11,000-acre Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake Wildlife The Amtrak terminal is in the historic Iron Mountain Depot in Walnut Ridge. The depot has been beaut­ifully restored and now houses the R

Manage­ment Area. a Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. And, for those who choose v

to wing their way in, the Walnut Ridge Airport features three concrete enden • Smith For those who prefer to do their bird hunting with binoculars, Lawrence runways, all at least 5,000 feet in length. County also provides great bird watching all through the year. Two habitats, the Delta and the Ozark foothills, come together here, And, of course, there are the motorcycle-friendly road­ways throughout show­casing a wide array of bird species. Lawrence County and we’re proud to be part of the ride route known as The Gateway Gap. Featured as one of the top 21 rides in Fishermen have a lot of options, too, including Lake Charles and the the “2017 Arkansas Motorcycling Guide,” bikers are sure to enjoy Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake WMA. Portia Bay is one of several oxbow Lawrence County. lakes with good fishing on the eastern side of the county. v ille • Stra w berr y • Walnut R idge www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 63 idge R y • Walnut • Walnut y berr w

The Argenta Collection, an archival exhibit of Beatles photos, is on display 6 days a week at the ille • Stra Lawrence County Library, in Walnut Ridge with 80 to 90 photos shown at any given time. v enden • Smith v a R hatan • hatan w o P Drive through lighting display at Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge Beautiful day at Lake Charles State Park mboden • I oxie • H end • B er v lo C For more information on your visit to Lawrence County, contact the ock • Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce R at (870) 886-3232 or on the www.lawcochamber.org. lack B 64 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316

Bed & Breakfast Guide Calico Rock Sylamore Creek Camp Spring River Lodge Cedar Ridge RV Park 214 Sylamore Creek Camp Rd. 419 US Hwy 63, Hardy, AR 72542 P.O. Box 236, Calico Rock, AR 72519 Hardy P.O. Box 2792, Mountain View, AR 72560 (870) 856-4001 (870) 297-4282 The Olde Stonehouse B & B (870) 585-2326 www.hardysspringriverlodge.com 108 W Main St., Hardy, AR 72542 [email protected] www.sylamorecreek.com (870) 856-2983 Horseshoe Bend www.oldestonehousebb.com Jenkins Fishing Service Box Hound Marina, Resort and RV Park P.O. Box 303, Calico Rock, AR 72519 Lodging Guide facebook.com/oldestonehouse 1313 Tri Lakes Drive (870) 297-8181 Batesville Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 [email protected] (870) 670-4496 fax: 870-670-4492 Mountain View www.jenkinsfishingandmotel.com Comfort Suites Country Oaks B & B 1227 N. St. Louis St., Batesville, AR 72501 [email protected] 17221 Hwy 9, Mountain View, AR 72560 www.boxhoundmarina.com Cherokee Village (870) 698-1900 (870) 269-2704 • 800-455-2704 (870) 793-5624 fax Midlake Marine Cedar Grove Resort [email protected] 1345 Hwy 62/412, www.choicehotels.com www.countryoaksbb.com 900 Fourth St, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Cherokee Village, AR 72529 (870) 670-5141 (870) 856-2628(serv) • (870)257-3242(sales) ! Super 8 Motel http://cedargladeresort.com Hidden Valley Cabins www.midlakemarine.com/ 1287 N. St. Louis, Batesville, AR 72501 a P.O. Box 2076, Mountain View, AR 72560 (870) 793-5888 Scenic Realty (870) 269-2655 Hardy 1-800-800-8000 www.obsezzion.com/hiddenvalley 401 Church St, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Are 3 Rivers Outfitters,I nc. www.super8.com (870) 670-5129 • 1-800-241-7299 • Rentals 400 Church Street, Hardy, AR 72542 Lincoln St. Cottage www.scenicrealtycompany.com (870) 856-4945 • (870) 856-4672 Calico Rock ur 406 Mitchell Ave., www.3riversoutfitters.com Calico Creek Retreat Center O Mountain View, AR 72560 [email protected] Imboden 405 Maple St., Calico Rock, AR 72519 (870) 269-8654 • (870) 269-6701 Water Valley Escape o (870) 297-8555 487 Eagle Bluff Trail

T www.lincolnstcottage.com Many Islands Camp 3 bd, 1 bath, newly renovated cabin [email protected] 2988 Many Islands Rd. Imboden, Arkansas 72434 Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 (870) 810-3391 • (870) 810-2391 The Inn at Mountain View (870) 856-3451 • Over 100 Spaces House on the Rock www.watervalleyescape.com 2787 Culp Road, Calico Rock, AR 72519 tion 307 West Washington St., www.manyislands.com a Mountain View, AR 72560 (901) 647-2348 Mammoth Spring c 1-800-535-1301 • (870) 269-4200 Heber Springs [email protected] Many Islands a Fax: (870) 269-6275 Wagon Circle RV Park www.lodgeontherock.com 2988 Many Islands Rd, V [email protected] 4009 Libby Rd., Heber Springs, AR 72543 Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 www.innatmountainview.com (501) 362-8070 • 877-362-8070 Jenkins Fishing Service & Motel (870) 856-3451 (501) 362-2324 fax 605 Hwy 56 E. www.manyislands.com Ozark Country Inn www.wagoncirclerv.com Box 303, Calico Rock, AR 72519 [email protected] Southfork Resort Your 219 S. Peabody Ave. (870) 297-8181 Mountain View, AR 72560 (870) 297-8987 7230 Hwy 289 N., Saddle, AR 72554 g 800-379-8699 Horseshoe Bend www.jenkinsfishingandmotel.com (870) 895-2803 • www.southforkresort.com [email protected] www.ozarkcountryinn.com Box Hound Marina, Resort & RV Park [email protected] 1313 E Tri-Lakes Drive, Horseshoe, AR 72512 nnin Wildflower B & B Mountain View (870) 670-4496 • fax: (870) 670-4492 Lemley’s Cedar Rock Inn a The Inn at Mountain View 100 Washington St., 302 Main St., Calico Rock, AR 72519 Mountain View, AR 72560 www.boxhoundmarina.com 307 West Washington St., [email protected] (870) 297-3474 (870) 269-4383 • 1-800-591-4879 Mtn. View, AR 72560 (870) 269-4200 • 800-535-1301 n Pl [email protected] I Mammoth Spring The River View Hotel fax: (870) 269-6275 www.wildflowerbb.com P.O. Box 631, Calico Rock, AR 72519 p Southfork Resort www.innatmountainview.com 7230 Hwy 289 N., (870) 297-8208 • 8 Rooms [email protected] Smithville / Cave City Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 www.ozarksriverview.com Pure Country Retreat (870) 895-2803 • www.southforkresort.com Jack’s Fishing Resort 1330 Grange Road, Smithville, AR 72466 [email protected] (870) 283-7090 • (870) 283-7488 fax White River Suites 707 Hayden Heights Rd. 604 E Hwy 56, Calico Rock, AR 72519 [email protected] P. O. Box 2120, Maynard www.purecountryretreat.com (870) 297-8555 Mountain View, AR 72560 Maynard Pioneer Park & Museum www.whiteriversuites.com (870) 585-2211 • 45 Units P.O. Box 249, Maynard, AR 72444 www.jacksresort.com (870) 647-8013 • (870) 647-2104 Campground, Cave City [email protected] Pure Country Retreat Outfitters, Marinas & RV Mountain Home 1330 Grange Rd., Smithville, AR 72466 Nancy’s Inn On The Square Quarry Marina 212 W. Main / P.O. Box 1113 Parks Guide P.O. Box 431, Mountain Home, AR 72654 (870) 283-7090 • [email protected] Mountain View, AR 72560 (870) 499-5388 • fax: (870) 499-3036 www.purecountryretreat.com Batesville (870) 269-4566 harson@quarrymarina BRECKS RV Park [email protected] www.quarrymarina.com Cherokee Village Guides Provide Hel 897 Batesville Blvd, Batesville, AR 72501 King Rhodes & Associates a (870) 569-8031 Mountain View Box 448, Cherokee Village, AR 72525 Ozark Folk Center - Cabins email: [email protected] at Dry Creek Lodge Blanchard Springs Caverns (870) 257-3258 • (870) 257-2556 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brecks- Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560

Are 1001 East Main, Mountain View, AR 72560 Out of State 1-800-331-5896 Country-STORE (870) 757-2211 60 Rental Homes & Townhouses (870) 269-3871 1-800-264-3655 (V/TT) www.blanchardsprings.org www.king-rhodes.com Speedway RV Park www.ozarkfolkcenter.com • 60 Units 1005 Heber Springs Rd., Jack’s Fishing Resort Hardy Batesville, AR 72501 P.O. Box 2120, Mountain View, AR 72560 Pinewood Cabins 3 Rivers Outfitters (870) 251-1008 (870) 585-2211 P.O. Box 76, Mountain View, AR 72560 400 Church St., Hardy, AR 72542 [email protected] www.jacksresort.com (870) 269-5900 • Fax: 269-7758 (870) 856-4945 • Cabins 856-4672 www.speedwayrvpark.com [email protected] www.pinewoodcabins.com www.3riversoutfitters.com [email protected] [email protected] Oneal Outfitters Ozark RV Park & Cabins 117 Garcia Ln Next to Ozark Folk Center Redbud Inn Batesville, AR 72501 1022 Park Ave. Best Western Village Inn 428 Sylamore Ave. (870) 698-2222 Mountain View, AR 72560 3587 Hwy. 62–412, Hardy, AR 72542 Hwys. 5, 9, & 14 N., onealoutfitters.com (870) 269-2542 • 54 Spaces (870) 856-2176 Mtn. View, AR 72560 Like us on Facebook www.ozarkrvpark.com www.bestwesternarkansas.com (870) 269-4375 • 54 Units 66 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 Newport United Country Cotham & Co. Italian Grill Restaurant Wood’s Riverbend Restaurant Fortune Inn 1550 Hwy 62 / 412 2360 Harrison Street, 80 Main St 901 Hwy. 367 N., Highland, AR 72542 Batesville, AR 72501 Mammoth Spring, AR Newport, AR 72112 (870) 856-4777 (870) 612-8002 (870) 625-9357 (870) 523-5851 www.cothamco.com Email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook 58 Units • 1-800-437-PARK Horseshoe Bend Mexican Mamas Melbourne Pocahontas Scenic Realty Co., Inc. 3000 Jennings Lane, Suite G Bailey’s Home Cooking Days Inn & Suites 401 Church St West, Batesville, AR 72501 811 Main St 2805 Hwy. 67 South, Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 (870) 698-1085 Melbourne, AR 72556 Pocahontas, AR 72455 (870) 670-5129 [email protected] (870) 368-5454 (870) 892-9500 1-800-241-7299 wwwdaysinn.com/hotel/12426 www.scenicrealtycompany.com Natalie’s Mountain View Rentals: [email protected] 3050 Harrison St Jo-Jo’s Catfish Wharf Lesmeister Guesthouse – Pocahontas Batesville, AR 72501 707 Hayden Heights Rd. 301 Country Club Rd., (870) 698-0200 P. O. Box 2090 Pocahontas, AR 72455 Tri-County Board of Realtors Are Mountain View, AR 72560 (501) 291-1233 www.tricountyboardofrealtors.com The Pinto (870) 585-2121 www.arkansasguesthouse.com Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 100 E Main St, a Batesville, AR 72501 Kin Folks Bar-B-Q Rock & Roll Hwy 67 Inn Guides Provide Hel Newport (870) 569-8064 1710 Rock & Roll Hwy 67 Court Square, Honey Realty & Insurance [email protected] Mountain View, AR 72560 Pocahontas, AR 72455 1708 Hwy 367 N www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pinto (870) 269-9188 (870) 609-1999 Newport, AR 72112 [email protected] [email protected] (870) 523-8878 • (870) 523-2446 fax Calico Rock [email protected] Harps Food Store Mi Pueblito IV Shady River www.honeyrealty.net P.O. Box 250,Calico Rock, AR 72519 1835 Stoney Point Road 103 W Peabody Ave. (870) 297-8851 Pocahontas, AR 72455 Mountain View, AR 72560 Fax: (870) 297-8009 (870) 248-0859 • (901) 331-1845 Restaurant Guide (870) 269-6400 www.shadyriverark.com Ash Flat Printing Press Cafe Mikey’s Smoked Meats & Deli 120 Main St Walnut Ridge Patio Lino 20899 Hwy. 5 Calico Rock, AR 72519 Hotel Rhea 298 Hwy 62 West Mountain View, AR 72560 117 West Main Street, Ash Flat, AR 72513 (870) 297-6200 (870) 269-2666 Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 (870) 994-2304

(870) 637-5909 Cherokee Village Ozark Folk Center’s Skillet p thehotelrhea.com Carol’s Lakeview Restaurant Subway Restaurant I

200 Iroquois Dr. n Pl 105 Hwy 62 & Hwy 412 P.O. Box 500 Cherokee Village, AR 72529 Mountain View, AR 72560 Real Estate Guide Ash Flat, AR 72513 (870) 257-3595 (870) 994-2317 (870) 269-3139 Batesville open until 9:30 pm www.ozarkfolkcenter.com a

Coldwell Banker Choice Realty Hardy nnin Artisan Sports Bar & Grill 513 Batesville Blvd., Newport Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville 2178 Hwy 62 / 412 Big’s Hardy, AR 72542 Bruno’s Steak House (870) 793-7778 2101 Malcolm Ave 101 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501 (870) 856-2781 g fax: 870-793-6881 Newport, AR 72112 (870) 569-4986 www.facebook.com/ArtisonMgmt/ www.batesvillerealestate.net 870-201-2397 Your www.facebook.com/bigsonmain/ [email protected] www.facebook.com/Brunos-SteakHouse Grandma’s Country Cookin’ Coldwell Banker Choice Realty BRECKS RV Park 3655 Hwy 62 / 412 Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant 513 Batesville Blvd., 897 Batesville Blvd, Batesville, AR 72501 Hardy, AR 72542

2123 Malcolm Ave, Newport, AR 72112 V Batesville, AR 72501 (870) 569-8031 (870) 856-2342 (870) 523-2278 a (870) 793-7778 email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/pages/Mi-Puebli- c fax: 870-793-6881 Highland www.facebook.com/pages/Brecks-Coun- to-Mexican-Restaurant a www.batesvillerealestate.net Rebel Time-Out try-STORE tion [email protected] 2379 Hwy 62 & Hwy 412 #Q Highland, AR 7542-9391 MJ’s Restaurant and Catering To Go Colton’s Steakhouse (870) 856-2525 104 3rd St, Newport, AR 72112 Calico Rock 1553 St. Louis Street open until 9:30 pm (870) 523-5788 Calico Realty T Batesville, AR 72501 [email protected]

142 Main St. o (870) 793-7427 Calico Rock, AR 72519 Imboden www.coltonssteakhouse.com O (870) 291-1813 Casa Lopez Pocahontas 313 W 3rd St Futrell Pharmacy ur Cherokee Village The Course at Eagle Mountain Imboden, AR 72434 115 E. Broadway 800 Gap Rd, Batesville, AR 72501 Pocahontas, AR 72455 King Rhodes & Associates (870) 869-0026 Are P.O. Box 250, (870) 612-8000 casalopezmexicangrill.com (870) 892-5615 Cherokee Village, AR 72525 www.thecourseateaglemountain.com/

1-888-261-2167 dining.aspx Mammoth Spring Ravenden a www.king-rhodes.com Fred’s Fish House Charlie’s Place ! Dairy Queen - Paul & Sharon Strecker 207 Main St., P.O. Box 242 245 Hall Rd Ozark Gateway Realty, (OGW LLC) 755 St. Louis St. Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 Ravenden Springs, AR 72460 Richard (Dick) A. Sackett Batesville, AR 72501 (870) 625-7551 (870) 321-4840 P.O. Box 38, Cherokee Village, AR 72525 (870) 793-3303 Fax: 870-625-7418 (870) 994-8000 Grandma’s Country Cookin’ (877) 619-0732 71 US Hwy 63 Daylight Donuts La Pastorella Bistro & Inn [email protected] Ravenden, AR 72459 Corner of St. Louis & College 355 Main St www.ozrkgatewayrealty.com Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 (870) 869-0181 Batesville, AR 72501 (870) 625-3000 (870) 793-2427 Hardy West Plains, Missouri

Century 21 Palace Cafe Savor Grill & BBQ Carolyn Garner Elizabeth’s Restaurant 270 Main St 1449 Preacher Roe Blvd 101 South Church 231 East Main Street, Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 West Plains, MO 65775 Hardy, AR 72542 Batesville, AR 72501 (870) 625-3222 (417) 256-0783 (870) 966-4839 (870) 698-0903 www.palacedrug.com www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 67 Pocahontas andolph County R

68 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 Randolph County/Pocahontas Calendar 2017 1st Day Hike were found. Join park interpreters program is free but early sign-up Randolph County Water Valley Haunted January 1st – 2-4 p.m. and fellow students and conduct is required. Call the park to Fair Parade House and Hay Ride Celebrate the beginning of the your very own dig from start to register and bring good walking August 29th – 6 p.m. October 17th – 21st New Year with a hike on one of finish. Prepare your site, dig shoes and a willingness to get Contact Randolph County Contact Bill Mitchell at 892-8488. Davidsonville’s scenic hiking carefully, and piece together a bit outside and learn. Chamber of Commerce at trails. Discover the quiet beauty of the past. Parents and teachers Admission: Free 892-3956 @ Square in State Park Dutch Oven of Northeast Arkansas in contact the park to sign up. Meeting Place: Visitor Center Pocahontas Workshop: Veterans Day wintertime as we explore the Admission: TBD Celebration Welcome newest land addition to Meeting Place: Visitor Center Davidsonville Fishing The 93rd Annual November 11th Davidsonville. After the hike is Derby “Randolph County Fair 10a.m.-1p.m. over, join us at the visitor center Leather Craft Workshop June 3rd – 8-10 a.m. and Livestock Shoe” Pioneers relied heavily on Dutch for hot chocolate and hot cider April 15th – 1-4 p.m. Davidsonville Historic State August 29th – ovens when they were traveling around the fire place. Pets If you can imagine it, you can Park’s Kids Fishing Derby is held September 2nd west to settle the frontier. Learn welcome on a leash. make it. Long before big box every year on Trapper Lake. This Contact Doug Hutsel at how to use and care for Dutch Admission: Free stores made shopping easy, is a great opportunity to give 892-4325 @ Fair Grounds in ovens as we cook up a Meeting Place: Visitor Center homemade was the way to get your kids a chance to practice Pocahontas Thanksgiving meal to thank local many common personal items. their fishing skills. Fishing will veterans. This workshop is Branding Workshop Shoes, bags, belts, wallets, close at 10 a.m. and prizes will Legacy Week 2017 suitable for all levels of skill. O

January 14 bracelets, and more all were be awarded for all age groups at August 29th – Space is limited and early ld 10:00a.m.-12:30 p.m. made by working animal hide 10:30 a.m. Kids must bring their September 4th registration is required. Call the Learn how livestock, property, leather. Join the park interpreter own poles and bait. Open to The town site of Davidsonville park to register. Admission: and possessions were marked and make a leather-craft item of children 5-15 years old. has been preserved as a state $15 per person Meeting Place: F

during Davidsonville’s time. your own in this beginners’ Admission: Free park since 1957 when land was Visitor Center Fire Place riend Participants will learn about workshop. All materials provided Meeting Place: Trapper Lake generously donated to the state different types of symbols, to make your choice of pouch, by the Davis family. As part of Green Friday Hike and branding techniques, and have loose change tray, or wristband. Fireworks on the the Arkansas State Parks Shop Event the chance to brand items. Hot Admission: $15 per person Black River system, Davidsonville is November 24th, chocolate and hot cider will be Meeting Place: Park Education July 4th protected for future generations 8a.m.-5p.m. served around the branding fire. Center Contact Pocahontas Fire to visit and enjoy. Activities and Turn Black Friday green and join s Bundle up and bring items you Department at 892-8801 @ talks will be held throughout the us at Davidsonville Historic State and Vi wished to be branded to the Arkansas Historic Riverfront Park in Pocahontas week and weekend to celebrate Park for an opportunity you can’t program. Call the park to sign Association Annual the history of the park and the pass up. Why go to the big box up. Admission: $5 per person Conference Black Powder Militia people who have contributed to stores when you can take a hike Meeting Place: Visitor Center April 20th – 22nd Muster its creation and preservation. and get discounted prices on Parking Lot Held in Pocahontas. This is a July 22nd Contact the park closer to time amazing items in the park store. Two day, Three Night event. 8:30-10:30 a.m. for more details. State Park apparel? Got it! s Eddie Mae Herron will The Arkansas Militia is now Admission: TBD Locally crafted items? Got those have a MLK Birthday State traveling exhibit for recruiting! Join Davidsonville Park Meeting Place: Visitor Center too! Special door prizes available itor Celebration and a World War 1 Staff and other living history for the first ten park visitors who Service Day April 20th – 22nd reenactors for a morning of Legacy Week 2017 make purchases at the park January 16th At the Randolph County Historic marching, musketry August 29th – store. Admission: Free

Including a walk from downtown Museum. demonstration, and cannon fire. September 4th Meeting Place: Visitor Center s

to the Eddie Mae Herron Center, Participants of all ages will learn The town site of Davidsonville to our beautiful county of 5 ri then will warm up with Chili and Founders Day Festival how early Arkansas was kept has been preserved as a state “Old Time Christmas” Birthday Cake. All participants May 5th-6th safe, discover how to march with park since 1957 when land was December 7th are ask to bring Roman Noodles Which will include the “Duck a musket, and witness the generously donated to the state Including a Parade and Miss or Mack & Cheese cups for the Race” on the Black River. @ explosive firepower the militia had by the Davis family. As part of Santa’s Kitchen at the Randolph Back Pack 2 School program. Historic Square in downtown at its disposal. the Arkansas State Parks County Heritage Museum. @ Pocahontas Admission: Free Meeting system, Davidsonville is Historic Court Square in Black History Month Place: Davidsonville Townsite protected for future generations Pocahontas February 1st – 28th Regional Quilt Show to visit and enjoy. Activities and Held at the Eddie Mae Herron May 6th Candle Making talks will be held throughout the No Christmas, Center with lectures, Quilting @ Historic Courthouse on the Workshop week and weekend to celebrate No Problem Demonstration, Activities for square in Pocahontas. August 5th – 1-4 p.m. the history of the park and the December 16th – 1-3p.m. Children, Hog Butchering and Candles were a vital part of people who have contributed to No Christmas?! What a horrible Special Events during the month. Mother’s Day Brunch, frontier life and pioneers had to its creation and preservation. thought! Come learn why Dutch Oven Workshop make their own with the materials Contact the park closer to time Christmas wasn’t celebrated Gourd Workshop May 13th they had on hand. Learn the for more details. during the town of Davidsonville’s February 18th – 1-4 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. history of candle making and Admission: TBD time. Park staff will explore the Gourds have been used for Skip the restaurant and treat your make your own hand dipped Meeting Place: Visitor Center history of Christmas in Arkansas centuries for a variety of mom and the rest of the family to candles. Supplies will be provided and tell Christmas stories from purposes. Learn how to shape a unique Mother’s Day Meal by and you can take home your The Annual Maynard days of old with hot cider and and decorate these unusual taking her to a cast iron dutch candles. Must be 12 years or Pioneer Days chocolate along with festive plants and create things like bird oven breakfast. Participants will older. Space is limited and early September 14th – 16th cookies available around a houses and bowls to take home. learn how to use and care for registration is required. Call the Contest, Craft Fair, Parade and roaring fire. Admission: Free Please dress appropriately as Dutch ovens and help cook park to sign up. much more for the entire family. Meeting Place: Visitor Center some materials may stain. Must delicious breakfast foods. The Admission: $15 per person Contact Dalmer Simmons @ Fire Place be 18 years or older. Space is workshop is suitable for all levels Meeting Place: Park Education Pioneer Park in Maynard limited and early registration is of skill whether you are a beginner Center The 32nd Annual “Candy required. Admission: $20 per or have been cooking with dutch The 93rd Annual “Old Cane Lane” person Meeting Place: Park ovens for years. Must be 8 years Black River Ramble Folks Singing” December 20th – 23rd, Education Center or older. Space is limited and August 12th September 17th Featuring Santa and his helpers, early registration is required. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Maynard Methodist Church in Frosty and Rudolph, complete

Spring Break Events Contact the park to register. Join park staff and explore the Maynard. with Sana’s Workshop, a gift for March 20th-24th Admission: $13 per person importance of rivers with a float every Kid, and a street lined with Skip the beach and come enjoy Meeting Place: Visitor Center on the Black River from Candy Canes and Christmas Ghost of Davidsonville v break at Davidsonville. Hikes, Davidsonville to Powhatan. We Fall Festival Lights. Contact John Patrick at campfire programs, hands on State Park Field will stop along the way for lunch October 14th – 5-9 p.m. 892-3022 @ Maple Street in er history, and lake activities are all Explorer Day and a tour of an old button Do you hear the whispering of Pocahontas

on tap. Check back in February May 21st – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. factory site. Once at Powhatan ghosts down at Davidsonville s Come celebrate National Kids to for a complete listing of programs there will be refreshments and a State Park? Gather up the family Davidsonville Historic ! planned for this year’s spring Parks Day with the staff of program given by Powhatan and come down for our annual StatePark break! Admission: Free Davidsonville Historic State Park Historic State Park staff. Lunch fall festival. Free live music, food 8047 Highway 166 S, Meeting Place: Visitor Center and become a State Park Field and canoes will be provided. for purchase, living history, Pocahontas, AR 72455 Explorer! Kids young at heart and Must be 13 years or older. Space historic kid’s games for kids of all Phone: Archeology Day 2017 young in age will hike, float, and is limited and early registration is ages, candy, and a haunted 870-892-4708 March 31st – 9a.m.-3p.m. discover many of the opportunities required. Contact the park to hayride await you. Email: Get hands on at Davidsonville that the state parks provide and register. Admission: $25 Admission: TBD [email protected] Historic State Park and learn become some of the dedicated Meeting Place: Black River Meeting Place: Davidsonville how many of the artifacts few who can call themselves Boat Launch Historic recovered from the town site Field Explorers. This day long www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 69 ! ! s er v

Visitors to Pocahontas and Randolph County are often surprised by While visiting Pocahontas, be sure to go by the Randolph County the number and quality of sites and events available in one of Heritage Museum downtown, one of the state’s outstanding­ community Arkansas’s oldest and loveliest communities. museums, where the county’s history and heritage are dis­played. Also to our beautiful county of 5 ri county our beautiful to

s HISTORY AND HERITAGE SITES AND EVENTS itor Within twenty miles of Pocahontas, visitors can see as much or s more early Arkansas history as may be found anywhere in the state. This includes the sites of 13 significant Arkansas firsts from the Arkansas Territorial and early statehood eras as well as much significant Civil War history. and Vi

s Downtown Pocahontas, first settled in 1813, contains a 17 block National Historic District whose structures date back to 1860 and are centered on the 1872 Courthouse, the state’s outstanding example of Victorian Italianate Architecture. Pocahontas is also the

riend site of the Civil War River Walk Memorial Trail along the Black River

F in Overlook Park where the story of the some 40,000 CSA and Union troops headquartered here (including the headquarters for ld all Confederate troops west of the Mississippi) is related on historic

O markers. Arkansas’s first Quilt Trail, 62 almost full size images of heritage quilts, is located on the sides of buildings in the National Historic District.

Heritage events here include the Founders Day Celebration and Regional Quilt Show held the first full weekend in May and the Rock and Roll Highway 67 Music Festival the second week of Welcome September each year, with all day music and events, featuring an annual free concert. Historic markers in Pocahontas and along Highway 67 in the county identify the venues where many of the early stars of Rock and Roll music played—including Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, and many more.

70 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 Welcome O ld F riend s and Vi s itor in Pocahontas is the Eddie Mae Heron Center and Museum of local Downtown Pocahontas also is home to several art galleries African-American history. Don’t forget to visit the Good Earth reflecting the active local art scene and featuring the works of Association Living Farm Museum at Kilo Vista, contact (870) 378-0285. many local artists—these include Black River Beads and Pottery, s The Gallery on the Square, and Camera Corner Studio featuring to our beautiful county of 5 ri photographic art. The Gallery, now on the Historic Square for seven years, loves to do young artists’ first shows. They have done numerous first shows over the years: paintings in all mediums, sculptures, pottery, and doll making. Besides art the Gallery has many antique shows, often entertainment during the events, various musicians, and three or four times a year they have poetry night full of reciting and reading poetry and short stories. The Gallery has packed crowds for the once a year costume poetry night, which has been a big hit. Mike Doyle from KASU, Public Radio was present and took part in the last poetry night of the year. Pocahontas is also home to several outstanding flea markets and home décor stores. Enjoy antique and collectibles shopping at Carroll’s Variety Store – on W. Everett Street historic court square.

Entertainment venues include The Downtown Playhouse featuring Broadway type plays as well as The Imperial Dinner Theatre and Studio for the Arts that stage Broadway type shows and dinner throughout the year. The Bluebird Coffee Shop at the intersection of Pyburn and Thomasville have delicious teas, coffees, desserts, and snacks. Live entertainment as scheduled and meeting rooms are available in a restored Victorian mansion. v

Pocahontas contains three city parks with camping, RV hookups, er walking trails, and pavilions. s

Surrounding Pocahontas are Davidsonville Historic State Park ! (Powhatan Historic State Park, Lake Charles State Park, and Mammoth Spring State Park are all located in adjoining counties) as well as national and Ark­ansas Heritage Trails.

Some of the region’s best Italian dining can be found at the Bella Piazza Restaurant on the square. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 71 ! ! s er v

Davidsonville Historic State Park was established in 1957 to Dalton on the banks of the beautiful Eleven Point River is the 1833 preserve and protect the historic site of Davidsonville. The town Looney Tavern, the state’s oldest standing com­mercial building of Davidsonville existed from 1815-1830 and is on the National and one of the best examples of log construction to be found in the Register of Historical Places. Davidsonville now features ‘ghost’ Ozarks. Visitors should contact Black River Technical College in structures of several historic buildings at the park as well as a new Pocahontas at (870) 892-4565 for times and days the sites are to our beautiful county of 5 ri county our beautiful to

s Museum of historic artifacts from archaeological digs there. open for visitation or group tours. For an authentic Italian cuisine, visit the Bella Vista Restaurant in downtown Pocahontas, serving The park also has a newly renovated campground with 20 RV sites lunch and dinner every day but Monday. and 10 sites for primitive camping. itor

s Motorcyclists rave about the Five River Rumble--a motorcycle trail Davidsonville was the location of Arkansas’ first post office, that features curves and the beautiful landscape of the eastern courthouse and land office. Though little of the town’s existence is Ozarks, winding across the five beautiful spring fed rivers of evident above ground there is a wealth of informa­tion intact Randolph County. Hikers, bikers and motorists enjoy the 45 miles underground. Excavations by the Arkansas Archeological Survey of the National trail System’s route across Randolph County on the

and Vi over the past thirty years have uncovered tens of thousands of 1938 Benge Route of the Trail of Tears. s artifacts. Each of these artifacts helps piece together the story of the town of Davidsonville. The Foothills Tractor and Engine Club, has a roster of antique tractor lovers. The big ride of the year is a two day Trail of Tears Area museums include the Maynard Pioneer Park and Museum in Ride. Mapped out as near to the route the Indians walked through, riend Maynard, Good Earth Living Farm Museum in Kilo Vista, the on their long walk to Oklahoma, a somber ride for some as we F Ravenden Springs Community Museum located in the old spa town of Ravenden Springs, and the Wings of Honor Museum (WWII ld Aviation) in College City just south of Pocahontas. Pocahontas O boasts three exceptional city parks with river access, pavilions, camping, and RV hookups.

The National Historic District in downtown Pocahontas contains the longest site housing a pharmacy (since 1852) in Arkansas, now Futrell’s Pharmacy, and the site of the oldest continuously operating barber shop in Arkansas, the 1893 Sanitary Barbershop. Welcome

Two recently fully restored structures represent the early history of Randolph County. The 1828 Rice House just east of Dalton is Arkansas’s oldest standing log structure. Surrounded by restored outbuildings of similar vintage, the site offers a very interesting and instructive view of life on the early Arkansas frontier. Just south of

72 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 Welcome O ld F riend s and Vi s itor remember the hardships they endured. The club meets once a month at Don’s Steak House, First Tuesday, at 6:00. NATURE s As outstanding as the history of Randolph County are to our beautiful county of 5 ri its natural attractions.

Western Randolph County contains the eastern most extension of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas with high ridges, deep valleys and great lone hills. Eastern Randolph County is the western most extension of the Mississippi Delta in the state. The remains of what was once the Earth’s greatest lowland hardwood forest, the wetland and cypress swamps, still exist along the Black and Current Rivers.

Birding is outstanding here. Located where the great Mississippi Flyway bird migration route narrows, Randolph County offers exceptional opportunities for bird watchers to see many species, some rarely seen. The Dave Donaldson WMA along the Black River east of Biggers allows the visitor to observe a lowland hardwood riparian biome which is frequented by many bird species throughout the year including uncountable numbers of migrating waterfowl in fall v er s !

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and spring. The Robert L. Hankins Upland WMA in the Fourche de a large elk herd, deer and wild turkey, a large, spring fed lake for Maux watershed in north central Randolph County has an even fishing,­ and a lodge to accommodate visitors. The James Ranch and greater number of species of resident or migrating birds. Lodge on the Eleven Point River offers outstanding accommodations for small or large groups and many facilities and activities for the With species representing both the Ozark Mountains and the visitor. Current River Beach Resort, a vacation spot since the 1930s, Mississippi Delta region, Randolph County offers a truly amazing has one of Arkansas’s outstanding sandy river beaches, water variety of tree and plants. Fall color here is outstanding most years, sports, fishing, and cabin rentals. and the blooming dogwood, redbud, and other native flowering trees combine with the spring green foliage of the oak/hickory forest in late The substantial remains of a large meteor that fell in Pocahontas in March and early April to put on a show well worth traveling to see. the 1850s are located on the

to our beautiful county of 5 ri county our beautiful to Court­house lawn in downtown s Randolph County is home to several of the state’s favorite resorts. Pocahontas. Shady River Resort on the Eleven Point River offers visitors an opportunity to stay in uniquely designed and appointed cabins on a itor high bluff along the river. Shady River gives the visitor a place to relax For more information on what s in peace and quiet in an isolated, natural environment or to actively Pocahontas and view miles of outstanding trails where a tremendous variety of Randolph County offer the wildflowers bloom spring through fall; or the visitor can canoe, swim, visitor, contact the Randolph fish, kayak, or go tubing on and along the pristine Eleven Point River. County Tourism Association Their latest unique cabin opened in the spring of 2013-”Firefly” and is and Vi by calling

s a two story tree house decorated in an African motif, up in the trees overlooking fields and forest. (870) 248-0069 Other outstanding resorts include Buck Hollow Ranch—2,200 acres or go to riend of forest and fields in the hills of northern Randolph County featuring SeeRandolphCounty.com F ld O Welcome

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listin Batesville, AR 72501 Mitchell’s Park Street Pharmacy Salem Chamber of Commerce Emerson Art Studio p

i University of Arkansas Comm. Calico Rock, AR 72519 Salem, AR 72576 Batesville, AR 72501 h College • Batesville, AR 72501 MRID 80-01 Southfork Resort First Community Bank Welch, Couch & Co., PA Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Music in the Mountains Wood’s Riverbend Restaurant FutureFuel W.R.D. Entertainment Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Printing Press Cafe Hall Sisters Antiques

members White River Health System Calico Rock, AR 72519 Locust Grove, AR 72550 INDEPENDENCE COUNTY Batesville, AR 72501 Riverview Hotel ay Batesville Area Arts Council He Delivers White River Planning & Dev. Calico Rock, AR 72519 Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Scenic Realty Co. tew Batesville Area Independence County a Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Batesville, AR 72501 Chamber of Commerce Sentinel Industries Italian Grill IZARD COUNTY Batesville, AR 72501 B & B Supply Calico Rock, AR 72519 rk G Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville Cable TV a Franklin, AR 72536 Tri-County Board of Realtors John 3:16 Ministries z Batesville, AR 72501 Bancorp South Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512

O Charlotte, AR 72522 Batesville Daily Guard Kent’s Firestone Melbourne, AR 72556 White River Healthcare Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Box Hound Marina Calico Rock, AR 72519 Batesville Main Street Farmers Living Spaces Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 White River Suites Market • Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Calico Realty Calico Rock, AR 72519 Batesville Printing Company Lyon College Calico Rock, AR 72519 Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Calico Creek Retreat Center JACKSON COUNTY BRECKS RV Park & Country Store Main Street Batesville Calico Rock, AR 72519 Arkansas Steel Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Calico Rock Chamber Newport, AR 72112 Brenda Henley Mark Martin Ford of Commerce Barbara Clark Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Calico Rock, AR 72519 Newport, AR 72112 Bryant’s Pharmacy Mark Martin Museum Calico Rock Museum Carraway & Carraway PLLC Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Calico Rock 72519 Newport, AR 72112 Carpet Corner Paints Mexican Mama’s Cedar Grove Resort City of Newport Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Horseshoe Bend, AR 72512 Newport, AR 72112 Centennial Bank Midwest Lime Company Cedar Ridge RV Depot Days Batesville, AR 72501 Batesville, AR 72501 Calico Rock, AR 72519 Newport, AR 72112 78 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 1 (800) 264 - 0316 Fortune Inn Randolph County Patio Lino Marty’s Gifts Newport, AR 72112 Pocahontas, AR 72455 Ash Flat, AR 72513 Mountain View, AR 72560 George Kell Motors Randolph Co. Chamber Pure Country Retreat Mi Pueblito IV Newport, AR 72112 of Commerce Cave City, AR 72521 Mountain View, AR 72560 Harris Ford Pocahontas, AR 72455 Rebel Time Out Mikey’s Smoked Meats & Deli Newport, AR 72112 Randolph Co. Heritage Museum Highland, AR 72542 Mountain View, AR 72560 Honey Realty & Insurance Pocahontas, AR 72455 Spring River Area Chamber Of Mountain View Chamber Newport, AR 72112 Randolph Co. Tourism Assoc. Commerce • Hardy, AR 72542 Mountain View, AR 72560 Jackson County Historical Society Pocahontas, AR 72455 Subway • Ash Flat, AR 72513 Mountain View Music Newport, AR 72112 Rock & Roll Hwy 67 United Country Cotham & Co Mountain View, AR 72560 Jackson’s Funeral Home Pocahontas, AR 72455 Ash Flat, 72513 My Outlet Mall Newport, AR 72112 Shady River White River Medical Center Mountain View, AR 72560 Merchants & Planters Bank Pocahontas, AR 72455 North Complex Nancy’s Antiques Mountain View, AR 72560 Newport, AR 72112 Wal-Mart • Pocahontas, AR 72455 Cherokee Village, AR 72529 Off The Beaten Path Studio Tour Newport Area Chamber Water Valley Escape Mountain View, AR 72560 Newport, AR 72112 Imboden, AR 72434 STONE COUNTY O.K. Trading Post Newport Economic Development Altman Motor Company Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 O

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Arkansas Craft Guild Ozark Country Inn a Tuckerman Volunteer Ambulance 3 Rivers Outfitters Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 rk G Tuckerman, AR 72473 Hardy, AR 72542 Arkansas Craft School Ozark Folk Center Bank of Cave City Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 LAWRENCE COUNTY Cave City, AR 72521 a Aunt Minnie’s Yellow House Ozark Interpretive Association tew City of Walnet Ridge Best Western Village Inn Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 Hardy, AR 72542

Blanchard Springs Caverns Ozark RV Park ay Hotel Rhea Carol’s Lakeview Restaurant Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 Cherokee Village, AR 72529 members City of Mountain View Pinewood Cabins Lawrence Co. Cave City Chamber of Commerce Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 Chamber of Commerce Cave City, AR 72521 Country Oaks B & B The Red Bud Inn Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 Cave City Watermelon Fest Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 Lawrence County Cave City, AR 72521 Debbie’s Stone County

Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 Century 21 Real Estate h Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 i

Pure Country Retreat Hardy, AR 72542 p The Dulcimer Shoppe Sylamore Creek Camp Smithville, AR 72466 City of Ash Flat listin Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560 Wings of Honor Ash Flat, AR 72513 For Mother Earth Wildflower B & B Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 City of Cherokee Village Mountain View, AR 72560 Mountain View, AR 72560

Cherokee Village, AR 72525 Hidden Valley Cabins g RANDOLPH COUNTY City of Hardy • Hardy, AR 72542 Mountain View, AR 72560 Other MEMBERS s Carroll’s Variety Store Country Club • Cherokee Village, The Inn at Mountain View Active Years Pocahontas, AR 72455 AR 72529 Mountain View, AR 72560 Little Rock, AR 72201 City of Pocahontas KSAR-KFCM-KOOU Radio Ironworks Galleria Arkansas State Parks Pocahontas, AR 72455 Cherokee Village, AR 72525 Mountain View, AR 72560 Little Rock, AR 72201 Days Inn & Suites FNBC Jack’s Fishing Resort City of West Plains Pocahontas, AR 72455 Ash Flat, AR 72513 Mountain View, AR 72560 West Plains, MO 65775 Downtown Playhouse King Rhodes & Assoc. Realty Jo Jo’s Catfish Wharf Fin to Fur Pocahontas, AR 72455 Hardy, AR 72542 Mountain View, AR 72560 Thayer, MO 65791 Futrell Pharmacy Midlake Marine Sales & Service Kin Folks Bar-B-Que KFFB FM Pocahontas, AR 72455 Cherokee Village, AR 72525 Mountain View, AR 72560 Fairfield Bay, AR 72088 Good Earth Association Olde Stonehouse B & B The Leatherwoods Quarry Marina Pocahontas, AR 72455 Hardy, AR 72542 Mountain View, AR 72560 Norfork, AR 72576 Lesmeister Guesthouse Ozark Classic Crafts Lincoln St. Cottage The Richland Group Pocahontas, AR 72455 Hardy, AR 72542 Mountain View, AR 72560 Ft. Smith, AR 72136 Maynard Pioneer Museum Ozark Gateway Realty Loco Ropes Wagon Creek RV Park Maynard, AR 72444 Cherokee Village, AR 72529 Mountain View, AR 72560 Heber Springs, AR 72543 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2017 79 TTHEWS A NE M I THER A Mountain View

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After Dark in the Park w March TBA Trick or Treat from 7-9. Amission is free. Days of 3 Syllamo Stage Run July 1-4 aiting t www.RunArkansas.com or www.3daysofsyllamo.com Independence Day Games and Races November 9-11 Fun games and watermelon. Regular park admission Annual Fall Bluegrass Festival April 14-15 applies. Visit www.mountainview-bluegrass.com for all ticket and 55th Annual Arkansas Folk Festival performer information. Free admission to Crafts Village and free shuttle from July 17-22 o be caught, downtown to Folk Center. Dulcimer Festival November 23 Classes, workshops, jam sessions, concerts, vendors and Thanksgiving Day Buffet and Gospel Concert April 22 lots of family fun. Thanksgiving buffet from 11 am and into the evening. The Arkansas State Championship Craft Village will be open all day for hour holiday shopping Dulcimer Contest July 17-21 enjoyment. Evening gospel concert at 7 pm. www.ozarkfolkcenter.com Day Camp with Ozark Folk Center For ages 7-14. Programs of crafts and music offered May 5-6 three times a day in the Shannon Cabin. Free with regular December 2 Heritage Herb Extravaganza admission. Courthouse and Christmas Tree Lighting Y call (870) 269-3851 to register for workshops or to be placed Experience an Ozark Mountain Christmas! Tree Lighting, ou can find it on the herb mailing list. August 12 Christas music, and Santa! Arkansas State Fiddle Championship May 6 Divisions for all age groups featuring traditional old time Nov 24, 25, 26 Dec 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 12th Annual Syllamo’s Revenge-Mountain Bike fiddle folk music. Caroling in the Caverns - A Christmas Concert Challange Call and ask for Tori for information. (870) 269-8068 For trail information visit http://www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark/ August 18-19 recreation/syllamo_bike.html Mountains, Music & Motorcycles This annual event sponsored by the Mountain View ......

May 20 Chamber of Commerce. all in Mountain View Epic Mountain Bike Race 65-100 mile distances trail system that includes bike festival September 2 M O U N T A I N V I E W AREA with vendors and music all day Arkansas State Championship Banjo Contest C H A M B E R OF C O M M E R C E

Traditional claw hammer style banjo contest. For more visit M online at www.ozarkfolkcenter.com www.YourPlaceintheMountains.com May 20 ount Arkansas State Championship (870) 269-8068 • (888) - 679-2859 Thumbpicking Contest September 15-17 (870) 870-269-8748 (fax) www.ozarkfolkcenter.com 16th Annual Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour P.O. Box 133 • 107 N. Peabody Ave. www.offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com Mountain View, AR 72560 ain Vie May 28-29 email: [email protected] Memorial Day Celebration October 5-7 Activities throughout the weekend will include music and Herb Harvest Festival

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The Ozark Folk Center is a unique Arkansas State Park For more information, visit with the mission of preserving Ozark crafts, music and heritage. Craft interpreters and live music performers www.yourplaceinthemountains.com, bring folklore to life while self-guided tours of the Craft www.ozarkgetaways.com Village take visitors through individual shops for demonstrations of basketry, blacksmithing, candle- making, broom-making, jewelry and doll making,

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The two-story courthouse constructed in 1922 and the stonewall-bordered in the state, as well as modern quilts and notions, fine antiques, primitives and all in all courtyard is the focal point of the courtsquare and many activities that take place collectibles, timeless iron furniture and other home furnishings including rustic in the town. The courthouse features a permanent stage where weekly musicals are presented in summer months, and all-day music events are featured during festivals and other occasions.

During the Arkansas Folk Festival in April and the Bean Fest in October, the Arkansas Craft Guild (www.arkansascraftguild. org) presents juried craft shows in a vacant lot on the north ou can find it side of the square. The annual Folk Festival Parade passes in Y front of the courthouse on the third Saturday each April. During the Arkansas Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races on the last Saturday in October, about 30 large bean pots are placed in the street on the west side of the square, with teams of cookers competing for the top prize. Outhouse racing teams (one driver and two pushers) parade along Main Street in the afternoon on their way to the raceway one block south. But even on the average day, there is a lot to see and o be caught, o be caught, do in downtown Mountain View.

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The My Outlet Mall and Christian Bookstore has something for everybody: clothing and accessories, wide selection of Christian books, children’s activity and DVD sets, jams, salsas, preserves, and a coffee bar.

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With seven places to dine and/or get sweet treats, and six lodging choices, the downtown area meets many needs. Barber/beautician, attorneys, pharmacy, propane gas offices, real estate and banking, as well as abstract and title services are all available. There are several churches within walking distance, as well as apartments. The Stone County Library and Mountain View City Hall are two blocks away.

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