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Ozark Gateway Regional Map 4 Table of Contents 5 Cherokee Village / Sharp County 6 - 10 18 Discover Spring River 11 Hardy, Ash Flat / Sharp County 12 - 16 Spring River Country 17 Mammoth Spring / Fulton County 18 - 22 Melbourne / Izard County 23 Batesville / Independence County 24 - 43 46 Cave City / Sharp County 44 - 45 Calico Rock / Izard County 46 - 47 Salem / Fulton County 48 - 49 Horseshoe Bend / Izard County 50 - 51 Newport / Jackson County 52 - 57 Walnut Ridge / Lawrence County 58 -64 58 Members 65 Pocahontas / Randolph County 66 - 73 Lodging / Real Estate / Restaurant Guides 74 - 75 Ozark Mountain Region 76 - 79 76 Mountain View / Stone County 80 - 92 WELCOME TO THE OZARK GATEWAY A region defined by its natural beauty, enriched by the creativity and generosity of its residents, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Ozark Gateway Tourist Council Our region covers eight unique counties, each with its own history, heritage, P.O. Box 4049 • Batesville, AR 72503 events, and attractions. From spontaneous jam sessions on a courthouse Email us at [email protected] square in the Ozarks to the scenic beauty and rich heritage of the Delta, the 1-800-264-0316 region is dotted with activities your family will enjoy. Our towns offer an www.ozarkgateway.com eclectic selection of museums, shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Outdoors enthusiasts have a variety of rivers, lakes, and streams to choose from, along Publisher & Printer: DP&L Publishing with hiking and mountain biking trails, caves and caverns, and well-kept Typography: Ozark Gateway campgrounds. Printed in the U.S.A. / 105M 01/21 Interactive Print This brochure was printed with a combination of State Funds and This visitor’s guide will help you navigate the region; choose the communities, Private Regional Association Funds. state parks, and attractions to visit; and plan memorable family trips. The Ozark Gateway website, www.ozarkgateway.com, is updated regularly to provide up-to-date information about happen ings around the region. MAIN COVER PHOTO:
The Ozark Gateway region is a special place where nature and culture, work Spring River - Hardy and play, young and old exist in perfect harmony. Once you visit our region Special thanks to Arkansas Department of Parks & you will be eager to return. We’ll be waiting for you! Tourism for various photos throughout the guide. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 5 Welcome to
CherokeeSHARP & FULTON Village COUNTY
Year-round events such as the Independence Day firework show, Spring River Farmers’ Market, Oktoberfest and Christmas In the Village bring the community together. On April 17, 2021, Cherokee Village will host the second annual Arkansas Pie Festival featuring some of the best pies and bakers from across the state.
WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO WELCOME 6 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 Vacationers can enjoy all the comforts of home, along with WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! guest access to recreational amenities, by renting from a range of vacation properties including lake and golf front homes.
Cherokee Village is also a great place to call home, with a cost of living well below the national average, living in Cherokee Village means quality of life with no compromises.
The Sharp County Regional Airport, located in Cherokee Village, boasts a 5,200-foot long landing strip along with on-call maintenance assistance and a courtesy car for visitors. Cherokee Village and area residents also benefit from a strong local and regional network of healthcare providers including White River Medical Center’s 24-hour satellite emergency room and medical clinic located in Cherokee Village.
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For more information Please complete & mail to: City of Cherokee Village 2 Santee Drive • P.O. Box 129 • Cherokee Village, AR 72525 870-257-5522 • 870-257-5524 fax DiscoverCherokeeVillage.com Name Address City State & Zip Phone Email Specific Information Request
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WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO CHEROKEE VILLAGE! • WELCOME TO WELCOME 8 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 Bring Your Passion or Discover a new One in Cherokee Village.
Nestled among the rolling hills, not far from where the Arkansas Delta meets the Ozarks, sits the quaint resort town of Cherokee Village. Known for its small town charm, natural beauty and resort-quality amenities, Cherokee Village has served as a family retreat since 1954. Today, it’s home to 4,800 full-time residents and a getaway for second homeowners. Villagers enjoy 4 distinct season, and the area’s mild climate makes it possible to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The 13,000-acre wooded landscape features seven man-made lakes, several natural springs, streams and the South Fork River that’s ideal for fishing and floating. Cherokee Village also boasts two golf courses, swimming pools, recreation centers, trails, pickleball, tennis and a private shooting range. Visit the Village’s bustling farmers’ market, vibrant art center or one of the many hiking and biking trails.
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You’re invited to become a part of this historic community 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 moving or retiring here where it is both exciting and relaxing.
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Handcrafted items, homemade goods and antiques can be found at Main Street businesses along with menu Spring River - Hardy items to appease even the pickiest of eaters. Visit the area parks after a day spent canoeing, kayaking, and trout fishing on the Spring River. Whether your stay is for the day, weekend or full week, Hardy also offers a variety of accommodations for a variety of budgets.
Northern Sharp County, known as the “Spring River Country,” has been a popular vacation destination since the 1880s when the first railroads brought city residents into the area to enjoy the cool waters and natural beauty of the Spring River. Many built summer homes, returning year after year, while others have opted to call it home for good.
Hardy now boasts the Hardy Civic Center building conveniently located on Main Street which is available to rent for events, by contacting Hardy City Hall at 870-856-3811.
For more information, contact the Hardy Advertising & Promotion Commission at (870) 710-2886 or by mail at PO Box 1005, Hardy, AR 72542, or contact the Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce at (870) 856-3210 located at 119 E. Main Street in Hardy or by mail at PO Box 1015, Hardy, AR 72542
SPRING RIVER AREA AND HARDY CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2021*
March 27th & 28th September 11th November 6th & 7th Gun & Knife Show – Spring River Auto Show – Loberg Park Gun & Knife Show – Hardy Gym Hardy Gym September 18th & 19th November 11th April 3rd Treasures in the Ozarks – Hardy Veterans Day Parade Easter Egg Hunt – Loberg Park Hardy Civic Center November 21st May 7th & 8th October 2nd Hardy Merchants Christmas Friends of the Library Book Sale – Hardy Homesteader Day – Loberg Park Open House Hardy Gym October 8th & 9th December 11th May 7th & 8th Friends of the Library Book Sale – Hardy Christmas Parade Hardy City – wide Yard Sale Hardy Gym
July 10th & 11th October 30th Hardy Department of Public Safety Halloween Trail of Treats – Fishing Tournament Downtown Hardy *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 13 SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY SPRING RIVER COUNTRY 14 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY • SPRING RIVER COUNTRY Welcome to Ash Flat Ash Flat is located in north central Arkansas and offers the wonderful qualities of living in small town America, while also having access to big city conveniences just a short drive away. Whether it is educational opportunities in the public schools or Ozarka College, cultural activities at The Veterans’ Memorial, through the local festivals held year round or a cost of living that is lower than the state and national averages, you’ll find a lot of reasons to love Ash Flat. Come, visit and stay – for a day or a lifetime and you’ll find out why we love our hometown. Ash Flat Veterans’ Memorial
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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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18 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 During your visit to Mammoth Spring you will want to take time to tour the Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery, Aquatic Conservation Center located at 302 Fish Hatchery Lane. A NATURAL CHOICE • HOME OF THE 10TH LARGEST SPRING IN THE WORLD • A NATURAL CHOICE The center is just behind the Mammoth Spring State Park and is a must see destination for the young and young at heart. The center boasts a beautiful aquarium and the faciliy is filled with information about nature and wildlife from the area. www.mammothspring.org MAMMOTH SPRING CALENDAR 2021* First Day Hikes - 1/1/2021 Herb and Plant Sale - 5/8/2021 Legacy of the Spring - 9/3/2021 Flint Knapping Exhibition Start 2021 off on the right foot by Members of the 21st Century Club will Almost 10 million gallons of water flow 10/2-3/2021 joining thousands of others across the be out early with plants that will make from Arkansas’s largest spring. Why Professional Flint Knappers will nation in a New Years Day hike. your garden a joy this summer. Plants and from where? Would Mammoth demonstrate their skills at Mammoth Contact the park for more are provided by St. Michael’s Nursery in Spring State Park exist without this Spring State Park on Saturday and information.#FirstDayHikes, Brandsville, MO. They will be at the natural wonder? Meet at the welcome Sunday. Learn how to make your own #ArStateParks. Welcome Center starting at 8 a.m. center to learn about the legacy of the arrowhead from these masters of the art. Entry is free. For more information NO STAFF LED TOURS FOR 2021. park & the spring. This program starts contact the park. Movie in the Park - 5/15/2021 at 1 p.m. Bluebird Day - 3/27/2021 As part of Kids to Parks Day, join us for a movie under the stars! This event is Fall City Wide Yard Sale - 10/1-2/2021 Learn about bluebirds and become a The Annual Antique and Classic Car “bluebird landlord” by building a presented free of charge by the Annual fall yard sale event for Show - 9/4/2021 Mammoth Spring and Thayer. Friday bluebird box. The event is sponsored Mammoth Spring Chamber of Antique and classic cars will be on and Saturday. A google map will be by Modern Woodmen and kits are Commerce. Bring a lawn chair or display and judged by year class. Gates available with all the yard sales that assembled by the Mammoth Spring blanket. Event will start at 8 p.m. Movie title TBA. open at 9 a.m. and judging begins at register. State Park maintenance staff. Program 11 a.m. Dash plaques for the first 50 begins at 11 a.m. Reservations are registrants. Classes will be 1894 -1930, Mammoth Spring Homecoming required and space is limited. Contact Kids to Parks Day - 5/15/2021 Come to Mammoth Spring State Park 1931 - 1954, 1955 - 1965, 1966 - 1975, 10/29-30/2021 the park by March 24th to reserve your and help us celebrate as we join local 1976 - 2001, RAT class. There will also A reunion event for all the classes of bluebird box kit. Bring a hammer and and national parks across America for be awards for furthest distance MSHS. In conjunction with meet at the pavilion. the annual “Kids to Parks Day.” Spend traveled, best of show and peoples Spooktacular. Times TBA. Check the the day at the park and then join us for choice. Mammoth Spring Chamber of Rabies Clinic - 4/3/2021 a movie in the park at 8 p.m. Call the Commerce Facebook page for details Annual rabies clinic at Simmons Bank or go to www.MSchamber.org park for more information. Tree ID - 9/11/2021 parking lot. $10 per animal. Langley #KidsToParks This event is Part of the Girl Scouts Animal Clinic will be administering Spooktacular - 10/30/2021 Love State Parks initiative. Join us at treatments. The Great Mammoth Spring Cleanup The famous Mammoth Spring Mammoth Spring State Park to learn Spooktacular event falls on Halloween 5/29/2021 more about the native trees that grow in Easter Egg Scramble - 4/3/2021 Join park staff and other volunteers to this year! Bring the family for a day of The Spring River Lions Club will our area. Staff from the Arkansas spooky fun! There will be games, food, help keep our area beautiful! We will be Forestry Division will be on hand to sponsor the annual Easter Egg cleaning access points along the river limited edition tee shirts, a halloween walk participants around the park and Scramble at Mammoth Spring State and walking a stretch of highway costume contest, and of course, our identify trees. Starts at 10 a.m. at the Park at 2 p.m. Candy and prize-filled between Mammoth Spring State Park giant ghoul roaming the streets. Check the Mammoth Spring Chamber of eggs will be placed in three hunt areas and Spring Dipper Ice Cream. Lunch Welcome Center. There is no charge for Commerce Facebook page for details for kids 10 years and younger. Come to will be provided after the cleanup. Meet this event. Girl Scouts are encouraged or go to www.MSchamber.org the ball field area, bring a basket and at the Welcome Center at 9 a.m. to attend. don’t be late! Green Friday - 11/26/2021 National Trails Day - 6/5/2021 Great Spring River Cleanup Go green, not black! Mammoth Spring Earth Day - 4/24/2021 Stop by the welcome center and sign 9/15/2021 State Park is the perfect place to avoid Join the staff at the Mammoth Spring up as a registered walker. Walk at least Summer is almost over and we need to the stress of the holiday season and National Fish Hatchery for a day of fun! one lap (6/10 mile). The walker with the do a little fun cleaning on Spring River! make lifelong memories. Come out and In celebration of Earth Day, there will be most laps wins a prize! Registration Join park staff and volunteers for this hike spring lake trail, tour the depot begins at 8 a.m. #GreatOutdoors annual cleanup. We will be cleaning the crafts and activities for the whole family. museum, visit the playground, or shoot #NationalTrailsDay More information TBA, call access points to the Spring River and hoops on our basketball court. (870) 625-3912 for more information. then having a cookout at the pavilion! #GreenFriday #optoutside July 4th Celebration - 7/4/2021 Meet at the park welcome center at Birds of Prey - LIVE - 4/24/2021 The much anticipated Thayer fireworks 9 a.m. Reservations are required by Mammoth Spring Christmas Learn about some of the predatory show and independence day September 9th. Extravaganza - 12/4/2021 birds that call our area home. Get a celebration! Join us for a day of fun, Join us for our annual Christmas event! chance to see live birds up close and with events for the whole family and a Sprint at the Spring - 9/18/2021 There will be activities for the whole even get a picture with one! Meet the huge fireworks show. Ozarka College has chosen Mammoth family and a beautiful night time park interpreter at the Mammoth Spring Spring State Park to host their annual parade. The Old Soldiers Reunion State Park pavilion. This event is free 5K walk/run. Registration fee and start 7/20-24/2021 and starts at 11 a.m. time TBA. Please contact the park for MS Auatic Center Open House A week of fun starting nightly at more information. 12/4/2021 Spring City Wide Yard Sale 6 p.m. with carnival rides, games, Get warmed up for the Mammoth 5/7-8/2021 prizes, food, bingo, and more each Spring Christmas Parade by joining the evening. Free access and parking. Mammoth Spring National Fish Annual spring yard sale event for Spring River Fest - 9/25/2021 Sponsored by VFW Post 7831. Hatchery for some Christmas activities! Mammoth Spring and Thayer. Friday This is a cooperative effort between and Saturday. A google map will be Come by the aquatic center to make Kayaking 101 - 8/14/2021 Mammoth Spring State Park, United available with yard sales that register. ornaments, drink hot cocoa and more! Spend some time on the lake learning States Fish & Wilflife and Arkansas Call (870) 625-3912 for details. the basic paddling and kayaking Game & Fish. There will be fishing Tourism Day - 5/8/2021 maneuvers. Kayaks, paddles, and life events at both fish hatcheries located in Join us at the Welcome Center to jackets provided. Reservations are Mammoth Spring. The state park will celebrate National Tourism week. The required. Cost is $25 per person and host other activities for the whole fun begins at 10 a.m. and includes free *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT space is limited. Call the park for more family. For more information contact balloons, door prizes, refreshements information. (870) 625-3912. TO CHANGE. and more! The event lasts until 4 p.m. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 19 State Line Rd Missouri Ave Thayer, Missouri 10 N 6th St N 2nd St Scott Cecil - State Farm just 1.9 mile North on 63 Thayer, MO Hill Ave Hill Ave
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Centrally located Melbourne is a great place for your summer fun in the Ozarks.
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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24 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 INDEPENDENCE COUNTY/BATESVILLE HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH CALENDAR 2021*
APRIL 24 POWRi SUPER STOCKS & SOUTHERN OUTLAW LATE MODELS PLUS 3-4-5* @ Batesville Motor Speedway
MAY 9 BAD BOY 98 LM COMPLETE SHOW PLUS 3-4* @ Batesville Motor Speedway
JUNE 19 POWRi SUPER STOCKS & SOUTHERN OUTLAW LATE MODELS PLUS 3-4-5* @ Batesville Motor Speedway
JULY 4 CELEBRATE AMERICA FIREWORK DISPLAY
JULY 23 SPRINT CARS!! – ASCS NATIONAL SPEEDWEEK PLUS 1-2-3-4-5* @ Batesville Motor Speedway JULY 28 NATIONAL BOY SCOUT WHITE RIVER CANOE RACE
JULY 31 COMP CAMS SUPER LATE MODELS PLUS POINTS FOR 1-2-3-4-5* @ Batesville Motor Speedway
AUGUST 19-21 29TH COMP CAMS TOPLESS 100 PRESENTED BY NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS PLUS MODIFIEDS @ Batesville Motor Speedway
SEPTEMBER 23-25 5TH ANNUAL RACE FOR HOPE 71 IMCA MODIFIEDS
OCTOBER 14-16 IMCA STOCK CARS @ Batesville Motor Speedway
NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 31 WHITE RIVER WINTER WONDERLAND
*Batesville Motor Speedway codes: 1-IMCA Modified 2-Street Stock 3-Hobby Stock 4-Front Wheel Drive 5-Cruisers
*EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 25 Batesville SPRING MILL Just six miles outside of Batesville on Highway 69 stands a white mined about a half a car full of manganese from the Polk Bayou structure with “Spring Mill” emblazoned on its side. It’s the type of (historically Poke Bayou) in 1888. The Polk Bayou Mining Company building one drives by time after time, wondering for a moment about continued to mine what was known as the Simmons Prospect until its history before going on with life. You forget about it until the next 1918, and, while it did produce a small amount of manganese, the time. But, for that one moment, you may think, “Surely this building site was not as prolific as other mines in the area. has a story to tell.” Simmons was more successful at milling. Upon arriving in Batesville Anthony N. Simmons was born and raised in Tennessee before he in 1865, he purchased and ran an existing mill and went on to moved to Arkansas with his mother in 1848 at the age of 14. He lived acquire another mill along with 210 acres that had been almost 60% in Woodruff County, serving as Justice of the Peace, and in 1861, he cultivated. Although he was a skilled farmer, his primary focus was enlisted in Company C of the Confederacy but was discharged due on milling, and he built Arkansas’s first water-powered stone grist to illness only 36 days later. mill beside a cold spring just north of Batesville. Just two years after the end of the Civil War in 1867, Spring Mill was built by notable Well-known in the farming and milling industries, Simmons moved to architect and engineer Lieutenant Colonel John Adams Schnabel the Batesville area in 1865 following the end of the Civil War. There, (spelled Schnable according to some sources). he became involved in manganese mining when he discovered and HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH TO AND MEMORIES EXPLORE, TO SCENERY DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING TO TREASURES HISTORIC 26 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 White River holds promise HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH for Independence County 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 Community Center/Aquatics Park which opened June 2017 at Fitzhugh Park in east Batesville. The facility houses a large outdoor water park, indoor aquatic center, Community Center/Aquatics Park volleyball/racquetball courts, walking track and more. The community center area is capable of hosting conventions, conferences, RV and other trade shows, as well as private parties.
A recent resurgence of downtown Batesville means more places to visit including eateries, antique shops and other specialty stores.
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, making downtown shopping a pleasure. Community Center/Aquatics Park
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A variety of events are often held at the Main Street “pocket park” Race fans can visit the Mark Martin Museum in the city of while the Melba Theater has just completed a massive renovation Southside to get to know the Batesville racing legend while that is exciting moviegoers with digital movies and Dolby history buffs can find much to learn about area and surrounding surround sound. The theater, which has great acoustics, is also counties at the Old Independence Regional Museum. Other a site for various live productions as well. local, annual events range from the Arkansas Scottish Festival at Lyon College. The school just recently added football and wrestling teams to coincide with the many sporting attractions One of several positive forces in the downtown area’s revival is found in the county’s area schools. the Batesville Area Arts Council, which showcases and sells work by local and regional artists while also hosting a variety of programs for all ages. Award-winning dining experiences and The Ozark Scenic Drives Map located on page 4 accommodations are plentiful while outdoor enthusiasts will find of this publication can guide you to historic many activities to keep busy in and around the White River in this centrally-located town in The Natural State. sites, museums and state parks. To find out more about Independence County, pick up a HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH TO AND MEMORIES EXPLORE, TO SCENERY DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING TO TREASURES HISTORIC 28 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH
4th July Fireworks - Batesville City Park Downtown Batesville copy of Eye on, a monthly lifestyles magazine, The Park is located behind Autry’s White River Furniture and features a waterfall, seating & dining area, beautiful rock work, available at many locations. and a stage. Also check out the recently added bathrooms, playground, canopy, and other installments. You will want to plan a trip to Batesville and Independence County during the Christmas season to view their beautiful light display. Main Street Batesville, a nonprofit organization, has hosted People drive from afar to view the scenic wonderland and you several events including a haunted house during Halloween, as can even enjoy a fun carriage ride or you might want to give ice well as a number of galas and other events. And if antiquing is skating a try at their fun rink on the banks of the beautiful your thing, there are plenty of stores that offer the thrill of the hunt. White River. Independence County... Adventure awaits you Come visit the completely renovated Independence County Library on Main Street. This state of the art facility offers activities Enjoy yourself in Batesville. Enjoy yourself in Independence and sources that allow individuals the ability to have access to County — for a night, a week or a lifetime. Those seeking todays electronic equipment. adventure can easily turn to the nationally known White River, noted for its trout, catfish and bass fishing as well as other Maxfield Park is a hidden gem location in downtown Batesville. water-related activities, too many to name.
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Little known to many Batesville residents let alone visitors, the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. (The immediate area Atoka sandstone and limestone bluffs overlooking Grassy Creek surrounding The Crag is also closed to hunting year-round.) near Jamestown are fast becoming the hottest rock-climbing site Access is attainable by calling one of the phone numbers listed in the Midwest. Formally named Jamestown Crag, with 80-plus on the gate. climbing routes, and more being added regularly, this remote bluff line offers sport-climbing routes with difficulty ratings for The Jamestown Wildlife Management Area comprises 971 acres beginners to experts. The Crag is ranked third in the state for along the southwestern portion of the county and acquired in size, right along with Horseshoe Canyon Ranch and Sam’s 1941. The WMA is broken up into nine tracts, ranging from Throne in northwest Arkansas, and according to some 40 acres to 508 acres. The large tract and two 40-acre tracts are enthusiasts, license plates from Tennessee, Missouri, Texas, partially surrounded by Cherokee WMA. Kansas or even Illinois, can be found on any given weekend at the Crag located off Jamestown Loop in Independence County. The area transitions from gently rolling hills to mountains and The area is accessible through a locked gate, which is to remind consists mainly of hardwoods. Deer, turkeys, squirrels and rabbits the public that ATVs, UTVs and motorcycles are not allowed as can be found throughout the area. The largest tract can be reached the cliffs are in the middle of a wildlife area managed by the by Jamestown Loop Road off Highway 230 at Jamestown. HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH TO AND MEMORIES EXPLORE, TO SCENERY DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING TO TREASURES HISTORIC 30 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH
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The two southernmost tracts can be reached from Highway 87 in front-wheel drives on Friday nights at 8 p.m. Season runs from Floral. The two tracts to the west can be reached by turning onto March until early October on a three-eighths mile, red clay oval. Radio Tower Road from Highway 25 at Almond. For more Full-time RVers can find year-round parks to accommodate them information, call 1-877-267-4331. around the Batesville area.
While in the area, visitors can enjoy an afternoon of archery Centrally located from other Ozark attractions, including at the state-of-the-art Independence County Shooting Sports Blanchard Springs Caverns, Complex on Highway 167 just north of Batesville. The clubhouse Independence County has offers a well equipped classroom with ample parking, along with more than 35,000 residents covered pavilions and lots of green space. and a treasure trove of many things to see and do. See our Racing fans can enjoy races at calendar of events for a year Batesville Motor Speedway packed with fun for the entire which include modifieds, super stocks, hobbies, super stars and family!
www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 31 In Independence County, the Southern hospitality flows like the many waterways that have carved out the beautiful scenery around one of Arkansas’ most historic communities. Based firmly in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Independence County’s progressive and trendsetting culture has created a welcoming atmosphere for new residents and a wide variety of visitors.
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Award-winning public parks, a thriving historic downtown district, unique dining and festival experiences all await you. If it’s outdoor adventure you seek, you will find it in the most geographically diverse landscape in the State of Arkansas. Independence County is the destination and hometown you have been looking for. www.experienceindependence.com
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Batesville Motor Speedway originally got its start in 1971. The dirt track located just a few miles outside of Batesville has seen many stars on the dirt including NASCAR legend Mark Martin, who got his start racing in the 70’s.
The speedway seats approximately 4,000 people in the grandstands, and the season runs March through September. Batesville Motor Speedway brings extra excitement to the Batesville area, and if you listen close you might hear a slight hint of engine roars one summer night while enjoying an evening walk by the White River in Batesville. HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH TO AND MEMORIES EXPLORE, TO SCENERY DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING TO TREASURES HISTORIC 34 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 35 Wagon: Old Independence Regional Museum Horse Drawn Carriage: Old Independence Regional Museum
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.
You’ll find something for everyone. For additional information, visit the museum’s website, www.oirm.org. HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH TO AND MEMORIES EXPLORE, TO SCENERY DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING TO TREASURES HISTORIC 36 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 RETIREMENT INDEPENDENCE COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES!
If you’re considering Arkansas retirement, why not retire in Batesville? • Affordable Taxes Batesville • Economical housing • Low crime rate ENJOY YOURSELF • Regional hospital • Recreational / social opportunities in Batesville and Independence County. • Four distinct seasons We can put you up for a night, a week or a lifetime. You won’t find a better area for retirement than Batesville. • Friendly people • Cultural / educational opportunities Batesville is located on the banks of the nationally known White • Clean air River noted for its trout, catfish and bass fishing as well as other water related activities, and only 50 miles away from the Blanchard • 10,000 population area Springs Caverns area. Cave tours, camping, walking trails and swimming areas are all within minutes of Batesville. ONLY MINUTES AWAY! Make plans to visit Independence County; 38 miles to Mountain View and natural beauty and family fun awaits you! the Ozark Folk Center 50 miles to Blanchard Springs RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD! Caverns
• Nationally Known White River • Historic Homes and • Lyon College 48 miles to Spring River and Old Downtown Hardy • Hunting, Fishing & Golfing Downtown Area • U of A Community College • Batesville Motor Speedway • Flea Markets & Antique • Mark Martin Museum 51 miles to Calico Rock (3/8 mile dirt oval) Shops • Rock Climbing • Airport • Melba Theater Downtown • Kayak and Canoe stream 40 miles to Greer’s Ferry Lake • Fine Restaurants Batesville • Fun festivals • Super Shopping Areas • Community Theatre 95 miles to Little Rock, AR • ATV, fish and swim at White • AMC Classic Batesville 7 • 6 Nationally Known Hotels River Sandbar 115 miles to Memphis, TN Theater • Old Independence Regional • Batesville Community Center Museum Minutes away from 6 Arkansas State Parks / Aquatics Park • Riverside Park www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 37 Inside of Melba Theather Beautiful Scenery of Main Street Batesville
Come see the beauty and charm of downtown Batesville. With the perfect mixture of old and new, there is something for everyone here. Spend time in the Pocket Park, enjoy the green spaces, and savor the fantastic food and atmosphere at our eateries. Don’t miss out on our community events throughout the year at www.mainstreetbatesville.org.
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Located along the shores of the White River, Batesville is a small community located in the north central section of the state about 90 miles from Little Rock. Holding title as the second oldest city in the state, the town is packed with history. The city can trace its recorded history to 1804, when a squatter was reportedly living in a log cabin where the Polk Bayou enters the White River. Within a few years, a little settlement had been established as well as a trading post, owned by John Reed and which sold “whiskey and notions.” Within a few more years, the settlement was getting heavy exposure as thousands of pioneers were traveling across the state on the Old Southwest Trail, which crossed the White River just below Batesville. The first post office in town was the “Polk Bayou”, which opened in late 1820. The town was surveyed a few months later and called Batesville, a name chosen in honor of James Woodson Bates, the first Arkansas territorial delegate to Congress.
Steamboats ushered in a new age for the city and river transportation remained vital to the region for more than 70 years. In the early 1900’s, the federal government attempted to extend year-round shipping to the upper White River by erecting locks and dams above the city. However, a railroad was completed along the river which effectively killed the steamboat industry instead. Only three of the proposed ten locks and dams were HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH TO AND MEMORIES EXPLORE, TO SCENERY DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING TO TREASURES HISTORIC 40 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH
Batesville Aerial View completed. Currently, Lock and Dam No.1 serves as a remaining form the heart of the city’s two historic backdrop for the city’s Riverside Park. Progress of the districts. The Maxfield-Garrott House, built on Main town was abruptly halted during the Civil War, but the Street in the early 1840’s, is believed to be the oldest city was spared the destruction experienced by other surviving home. towns in the state. It is now one of the few cities in Arkansas that has examples of residential architecture from every decade since the 1840s. During the For events and helpful tourism links, Victorian era, many ornate homes were built and those visit www.ozarkgateway.com.
www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 41 Jamestown- Rockclimbing Batesville 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 visiting the crag or have an interest in learning how to rock climb, contact them at 870-613-4662 or [email protected]. HISTORIC TREASURES TO DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING SCENERY TO EXPLORE, AND MEMORIES TO CHERISH TO AND MEMORIES EXPLORE, TO SCENERY DISCOVER, BREATHTAKING TO TREASURES HISTORIC 42 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 43 Welcome to
CaveSHARP COUNTY City
Home of the World ’s Sweetest Watermelons Join us for the sweetest watermelons in the world and a festival that will take you back to events you enjoyed as a child. This fun festival is July 29-31st, and packed with booths filled with unique treasures and fun entertainment.
A taste worth the trip. Cave City’s watermelons aren’t touted as the sweetest in the world for no reason. One bite into one of these sweet, juicy melons makes it worth the trip. The rich, sandy soil that is exclusive to the 20-mile-radius surrounding Cave City is what gives the melons such a sweet flavor. So much so that Cave City’s watermelons are celebrated each year at the annual Cave City Watermelon Festival.
44 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 Celebrating its 41st year, the 2021Cave City Watermelon Festival officials are looking to draw thousands into Cave City for the celebration. This three-day event, July 29-31st, will include entertainment, a 5K run, pancake breakfast, parade, activities for kids and adults, and of course, a free melon feast, courtesy of the registered watermelon growers. There will also be a prize melon auction, and the proceeds will be donated to a charity. This year the event was voted festival of the year for the Ozark Gateway Region, and in 2017, the Festival was inducted into the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame by the Department of Arkansas Heritage. It’s a taste - and an experience you don’t want to miss.
Follow the Cave City, Arkansas Facebook page for events and information on our page. Located 15 miles north of Batesville, Cave City has several retail shops in its historic downtown area. Travelers will also find antique stores and flea markets. The town is home to a growing school district that includes the Cave City Charter High School. Cave City also has multiple banks, medical offices and pharmacy, a grocery store, several convenience stores government offices and Cave City Nursing Home.
For more information about Cave City or the Watermelon Festival contact: 870-283-5301 137 S Main St • Cave City, AR 72521 Visit: www.facebook.com/ cavecitywatermelonfestival
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CalicoIZARD COUNTY Rock
Calico Rock Overlook WHERE THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE IS SOMEWHERE… Calico Rock offers a variety of things for many different people. the scenic riverbank. Adventure abounds with hiking, biking, Scenic beauty, trout fishing, deer and turkey hunting, mountain water sports, hunting and fishing. biking, arts, dining, and unique shopping can be found in this charming town with friendly residents. The neighboring Ozark National Forest includes the Syllamo Mountain Bike Trail, nationally recognized for its challenging Nationally-renowned for trout fishing on the White River, Calico course and breathtaking views. Lake Norfork offers fishing, Rock was named for the calico-colored bluffs towering above water sports, swimming, and camping only minutes away.
CALICO ROCK CALENDAR 2021* April 24 September 10-11 Calico Rock Auto Show Native American Weekend High School Parking lot/Earl King Park Rand Park and Main Street
June 11-12 December 11 Lions Club Rodeo Living Windows and Lighted Christmas Parade Tip Wiseman Arena Main Street *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Calico Rock Motorcycle Ride Art and Science Center For more information about Calico Rock visit explorecalico.com Visit the Calico Rock Museum & Visitor Center located in the through the East Calico Historic District to see remnants of a center of the Main Street Historic District. The museum boom-town and play a round of disc golf at the award- includes visitor information and trip planning, renowned winning Pirates Cove Disc Golf course in Rand City Park, heritage center, and award-winning art and science center just steps from Main Street. Travel up Highway 56 to explore all under one roof. Exhibits include historical artifacts from the 1890 Trimble Log Cabin. Native American culture to the 1960’s. Visit Calico Rock, the town that inspired John Grisham’s New York Times best- Come lose yourself in selling book, Calico Joe. America’s most beautiful Stroll along Main Street for unique shopping and dining experiences, including The Marketplace which features backyard…where the middle of antiques and clothing boutique. Take a leisurely walk nowhere is somewhere!
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SalemFULTON COUNTY
Salem offers afriendly atmosphere and natural beauty for visitors to North Central Arkansas. The small town is the county seat of Fulton County and is located on Highway 62/412. A drive through Salem offers spectacular views of hills, valleys, and streams. The fall foliage paints a masterpiece of color, wild flowers are abundant, and wildlife abound.
Salem is a great place to raise a family. The Salem School District is recognized for outstanding academic achievements and is ranked one of the top schools in Arkansas. Look for that special gift, antique piece, or boutique clothing in area shops. Local restaurants serve up some of the best catfish, gourmet sandwiches, soups, pastries, and more. Six popular golf courses are located in the area, and Salem is less than 25 miles from Lake Norfork, which offers water skiing, swimming, fishing and boating facilities. The scenery is as spectacular as the fishing on the Southfork, Spring, and Strawberry Rivers. The Spring and Strawberry Rivers are good float streams and offer a day of fishing or a way to spend a lazy afternoon. Salem City Park and Lake offers playgrounds, picnic areas, a walking trail and fishing for area residents and visitors.
Annual Fireworks Show July 4th* • Fulton County Fair Dates July 26 - 31st* Check the chamber website: www.salemar.com and the Fulton Co Fairgrounds website: www.fultoncountyfair.org for updated events. *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
48 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 For more information visit www.salemar.com or contact: Salem Chamber of Commerce PO Box 649 Salem, AR 72576 [email protected] • 870-895-5565
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HorseshoeIZARD COUNTY Bend
Horseshoe Bend Crown Lake
The best kept secret in north Arkansas is Horseshoe Bend. Nestled in the Ozark Mountains on the Strawberry River, this quaint town is the perfect place to find rest, relaxation, and recreation.
The crown jewel of the town is the 640-acre Crown Lake. On Crown Lake, summer, the Farmers’ Market occurs every Wednesday Every year, the town water lovers can participate in a variety of activities, including swimming, celebrates Dogwood Days on the second Saturday of May, and kayaking, paddle boarding, water skiing, and tubing. Crown Lake is best Independence Day is celebrated every 4th of July with a parade. and known for good fishing, but it is not the only sought-after fishing hole in the fireworks. The annual Christmas parade occurs on the first Saturday in area. Besides Crown Lake and the Strawberry River, fishing enthusiasts can December. There are many more events that happen throughout the year, also visit one of the smaller fishing lakes – Diamond, Pioneer, and North. thanks to the numerous civic groups which are active in Horseshoe Bend. All of these events embrace the unique Ozark culture of small-town pride and There are plenty of activities for young and old alike! Golfers have their fellowship. choice between two par 3, 18-hole golf courses. Citizens and guests can also bowl, pitch horseshoes, and play miniature golf. The town has several The largest town in Izard County with 2,180 residents, Horseshoe Bend is stores, a library, three resorts, a community theater, a spa, and several accessible to the state’s most scenic highways. The town is centrally located and restaurants. just a 3-hour drive to Little Rock, Memphis, and Springfield. With its gorgeous views, slower pace of life, and laidback charm, Horseshoe Bend is the perfect The citizens of Horseshoe Bend take pride in the community spirit and the place to stay a week or a lifetime. ability to offer a memorable experience for all who come to visit. The Music in the Mountains show occurs every third Saturday of the month, and during
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Newport Lockwood Park
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Christmas at Jackson County Courthouse Depot Days in Downtown Newport Newport and Jackson County are popular destinations for tourists, music lovers and artists alike! Don’t miss the 2021 kick off of the new entertainment series in downtown Newport.
Music, movies, art workshops, children’s theater and much more will be held from Spring to Fall and is free to the public. The Jackson County Veterans Memorial is also located in the downtown Newport park to honor our veterans, past and present, who have sacrificed in service to our country. Learn more at DRIVE Newport on Facebook.
JACKSON COUNTY/NEWPORT CALENDAR 2021* May 1 September 24-25 Monster Kids’ Fest Depot Days Festival Downtown Newport Downtown Newport www.facebook.com/MonsterNightsNewport www.depotdays.org
May through October December 9 Downtown Entertainment Series including Movies, Concerts, Newport Christmas Parade Art Workshops & Children’s Theatre Malcolm Avenue Downtown Newport www.newportarchamber.org www.facebook.com/MonsterNightsNewport For more information about upcoming May 7-8 community events, visit Tuckerman Hometown Days Tuckerman City Park www.newportarchamber.org, www.facebook.com/Tuckerman-Hometown-Days call (870) 523-3618 or find the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. June 4-5 Delta Arts Festival Downtown Newport www.facebook.com/Blue-Bridge-Center-for-the-Delta-Arts *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 53 Duck Hunting in Jackson County Jacksonport State Park School Program
The early-day “rock ‘n’ roll train” steamed out Highway 67 Museum at the Newport Business of Memphis in the 1950s and roared into Jack- Resource Center. Bo Bailey’s at Fortune Inn & son County nightclubs like the Silver Moon and Suites also displays a collection of pictures of Porky’s Rooftop in Newport, Bob King’s King of rock ‘n’ rollers and sports greats. Clubs in Swifton and other honky-tonks along Hwy. 67, changing life forever around the world. Depot Days, a free festival held in downtown Music legends such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Newport, is a showcase of local, regional, and Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy national talent paying tribute to the early history Orbison, and Sonny Burgess all frequented the of Rock and Roll. Festival goers from Europe, venues along the highway when Rock music Australia, and all over the U.S. make annual was in its’ infancy. A collection of rock ‘n’ roll-era pilgrimages to Front Street to catch a glimpse memorabilia can be viewed in the Rock ‘n’ Roll of living legends from the 50’s as well as younger generations of musicians who were inspired by the elders. The two-day September event includes the best backyard barbecue contest, a Lions Club auction and family-friendly attractions. www.depotdays.org AMAGON • BEEDEVILLE • CAMPBELL STATION • DIAZ • GRUBBS • JACKSONPORT • SWIFTON • TUCKERMAN • TUPELO • WELDON TUPELO • WELDON TUCKERMAN • • • SWIFTON • DIAZ GRUBBS JACKSONPORT STATION AMAGON • BEEDEVILLE CAMPBELL 54 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 AMAGON • BEEDEVILLE CAMPBELL STATION • DIAZ GRUBBS JACKSONPORT • SWIFTON • TUCKERMAN • TUPELO • WELDON
Movies in the Park White River Sunset Fishing
For another unique festival, visit Tuckerman features over 250 visual, literary and musical Hometown Days to celebrate Tuckerman’s artists and is free to the artists and to the public. community spirit, to reconnect with old friends Learn more by finding the Blue Bridge Center for and to make new ones. Visit Tuckerman Home- the Delta Arts on Facebook. town Days on Facebook. The Patron Series brings a wide range of Artists of a different kind are now taking their entertainment to the Arkansas State place in the sun with activities geared around University-Newport community. From visual artists covering a broad range with B. J. Thomas, Ronnie Milsap, Clint Black and everything from pottery to painting and jewelry to numerous stage performances like The sculpture. The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Chinese Acrobats, Charles Dicken’s “A Arts will hold its 12th Annual Delta Arts Festival Christmas Carol,” and the Arkansas and in June in downtown Newport. The show Memphis symphonies have provided hours of
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audience pleasure. These performances have Jacksonport State Park tells the story of this been made possible through the generous historic White River port, one of the oldest contributions of our Corporate Sponsors, steamboat landings in north Arkansas. In the Helping Hands, and Patrons who have park’s 1872 two-story courthouse, visitors can supported the arts in Jackson County. Learn learn more about the historic building itself. more at www.asun.edu/tickets. Don’t miss the remarkable views of the White River from the visitor center, featuring Three rivers, wooded areas and numerous lakes exhibit space, offices, a park store, a resource provide great outdoor activities for both young and library and a multi-purpose room. The focus of old throughout Jackson County. Outdoor enthusi- the unique exhibits at the visitor center is asts flock to the area during duck and deer hunting the town’s history, with emphasis on the seasons, and the fishing is great. Public and private steamboat and transportation industry, which preserves, plus lodging facilities, are available. made Jacksonport a thriving river port. The park
For more information contact: Newport Area Chamber of Commerce 201 Hazel Street • Newport, AR 72112 or Call: (870) 523-3618 • FAX (870) 523-1055 Name Address City State & Zip Specific Information Request
www.newportarchamber.org Email: [email protected] AMAGON • BEEDEVILLE • CAMPBELL STATION • DIAZ • GRUBBS • JACKSONPORT • SWIFTON • TUCKERMAN • TUPELO • WELDON TUPELO • WELDON TUCKERMAN • • • SWIFTON • DIAZ GRUBBS JACKSONPORT STATION AMAGON • BEEDEVILLE CAMPBELL 56 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 also includes picnic areas, sandy beaches, a Newport includes a life-size Nativity scene, a AMAGON • BEEDEVILLE CAMPBELL STATION • DIAZ GRUBBS JACKSONPORT • SWIFTON • TUCKERMAN • TUPELO • WELDON pavilion, playground, the Tunstall Riverwalk, talking Rudolph and a virtual Santa that thrills a boat launch ramp and 20 Class A campsites both the young and the young at heart. (50 amp service) with restroom/shower facilities. The park offers special interpretive programs Jackson County also offers destinations such and workshops year-round. as Jackson’s Funeral Home Museum, which www.arkansasstateparks/jacksonport showcases a horse-drawn hearse and a solid bronze casket. The Unity Health downtown The Holiday Trail of Lights in Newport includes exercise park features a dozen stations and is breathtaking displays at the historic Jackson open to the public. Visit the Newport County Courthouse, the Iron Mountain Depot, farmers market for spectacular selections of Newport Lake, Downtown Park & Veterans locally grown fruits, vegetables, eggs and baked Memorial, and more than 150 pre-lit Christmas goods every Wednesday and Saturday from trees displayed throughout the city. Keep an May to October. Take your four-legged friends eye out for the White River Monster! And don’t to the Newport dog park, located on the banks forget to swing by the home of Dr. Patti Mullins of Newport Lake. to see the largest private Christmas display in the region that is a sight to behold. This famous For those traveling by air, the Newport Regional outdoor holiday display at 4 Sue Circle in Airport has a 5,003-foot runway, 5,000-square-foot terminal with pilot planning, a break area, kitch- en, conference room, Wi-Fi, weather facilities and courtesy cars. Here in Jackson County, “No visitor is a stranger for long!”
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LawrenceCOUNTY
Beatles Sculpture - Walnut Ridge
Special thanks to Carrie Mae Snapp and Shelby Wayland for the photos from the Beatles 1964 stopover in Walnut Ridge.
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Family Walk at Lake Charles State Park Beatles at the Ridge - Walnut Ridge
For an hour or for an afternoon, Lawrence County is a stop you need to make. Rock N’ Roll Highway 67 rolls through fascinating musical history in Lawrence County, and it leads to a lot of other treasures for visitors, as well.
For starters, there is a rich musical heritage celebrated in Downtown Walnut Ridge. Beatles Park, the Guitar Walk at Cavenaugh Park, and the Argenta Collection of Beatles photos and imagery are all within an easy walk of one another. A historical walk celebrates other aspects of the town’s colorful history, as well.
Beatles Park and Guitar Walk - Walnut Ridge
LAWRENCE COUNTY CALENDAR 2021*
Commencement at WBU Ravenden Fall Festival POWHATAN HISTORIC May 1, 2021 October 2, 2021 STATE PARK (870) 878-6765 Fishing Derby at Stewart Park Trunk or Treat on Abbey Road [email protected] June 5, 2021 October 31, 2021 www.ArkansasStateParks.com
July 4th Fireworks at Stewart Park Powhatan Ghostwalks 7-9pm July 5, 2021 October 16, 2021 LAKE CHARLES STATE PARK 3705 Hwy 25 Lawrence County Fair Foothills Festival at Black Rock Powhatan, AR 72458 August 16-21, 2021 November 5-6, 2021 Phone: 870-878-6595 Fax: 870-878-6348 Beatles at the Ridge Christmas Lights in the Park E-mail: [email protected] September 17-18, 2021 November 22-January 1, 2021 *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 59 Beatles at the Ridge Crowd Rent-A-Yurt at Lake Charles State Park
Locals remember fondly the sensation created when the Beatles stages for entertainment, with vendors and activities spanning visited Walnut Ridge Airport in September 1964, and Walnut Ridge several city blocks. Check out www.BeatlesaAtTheRidge.com has made itself a must-see stop for Beatles fans. Beatles Park is for details. 20’ x 10’ Beatles sculpture featuring life-sized silhouettes of the famed British rockers. The sculpture is hand-etched in metal and While you’re downtown, check out the Art Alley. Local artists have recalls the Abbey Road album cover. lined the alley, just off of Main Street, with murals that spring to life with color. You can read all about Art Alley and the rest of Beatles Park is located along (where else?) Abbey Road, formerly downtown at downtownwalnutridge.org. SW 2nd Street. It’s why we say that downtown Walnut Ridge is “Where Abbey Road Meets the Rock N’ Roll Highway!” The Heritage Trail reclaims the rich history of Walnut Ridge with a walking tour that takes participants back in time. Through a grant Rockabilly pioneers are memorialized at the Guitar Walk, a from Entergy Arkansas, Downtown Walnut Ridge has installed a massive walk in the shape and color of an Epiphone Casino series of plaques, complete with large photographs and detailed electric guitar. The walk is lined with interesting displays about nine descriptions of Walnut Ridge in earlier days. Some of the plaques rockabilly musicians who once frequented the area, including Elvis are placed at locations that allow viewers to see what the same Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. block looked like a century or more ago!
An audio tour is included, and your tour guide is none other than There’s a reason we tell folks to “Fall in Love with Downtown Sun Studios recording legend Sonny Burgess. Sonny shares Walnut Ridge!” You can enjoy great restaurants, as well as quaint insightful bits of history about each of the performers at the tribute, shops. There is also a beautifully restored hotel and a stylish event and snippets of their music are included, too! center on Main Street.
The Argenta Collection is a massive array of over 200 Beatles There are numerous choices for eating around Lawrence County, images, many seldom seen before. The photos and other imagery from sit-down dining to fast food restaurants, and even an of the Fab Four are on rotating display of 80 to 90 photos at the old-fashioned country store between Hoxie and Portia. Lawrence County Library. Williams Baptist University, on the north side of Walnut Ridge, Each September, downtown Walnut Ridge springs to life for the features the beautiful Manley Chapel at the heart of campus, and Beatles at the Ridge music festival. The festival includes two WBU is also the home to Eagle Farms. Students tend to this farm BLACK ROCK • CLOVER BEND • HOXIE • IMBODEN • POWHATAN • RAVENDEN • SMITHVILLE • STRAWBERRY • WALNUT RIDGE • WALNUT • SMITHVILLE STRAWBERRY • RAVENDEN BLACK ROCK • CLOVER BEND HOXIE IMBODEN POWHATAN 60 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 BLACK ROCK • CLOVER BEND HOXIE IMBODEN POWHATAN • RAVENDEN • SMITHVILLE STRAWBERRY • WALNUT RIDGE
Drive through lighting display at Lake Charles State Park Kayaking Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge while working their way to a university education through the The great outdoors are a big part of life in Lawrence County. Duck Williams Works iniative. Tours are available, and farm-raised hunters from literally around the globe converge here in the winter products are sold at WBU’s own store, located at the corner of months for some of the finest waterfowl hunting to be found Hwy. 67 and Fulbright Ave. anywhere. Sprawling fields and flooded timber are both available to hunters. Outfitters and guide services are available to duck At Christmas, Stewart Park in Walnut Ridge lights up with a vivid hunters, and hunting ground is available for lease. trail of holiday scenes. The trail is over a mile long, all lined with entertaining and beautiful Christmas lights. And it’s free!
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 Ridge Army Flying School.
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, constructed in 1888, which includes a museum. An old jail and other historic structures line the surrounding park, which is perched on the banks of the Black River.
Turning from history to nature, the scenic Lake Charles State Park is minutes away from Powhatan. Lake Charles offers great fishing, as well as modern campsites and picnic tables, hiking trails and a swimming area. Interpretive nature tours are available.
www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 61 The Argenta Collection, an archival exhibit of Beatles photos, is on display 6 days a week at the Lawrence County Library, in Walnut Ridge with 80 to 90 photos shown at any given time.
Hunters also enjoy the abundant deer and turkey in Lawrence U.S. Highways 63, 67 and 412 all intersect near Walnut Ridge and County. Private hunting land is available for sale or lease, and there Hoxie, making it easy to get here from any direction. is public hunting access on the 11,000-acre Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake Wildlife Management Area. The Amtrak terminal is in the historic Iron Mountain Depot in Walnut Ridge. The depot has been beautifully restored and now houses the Fishermen have a lot of options, too, including Lake Charles and the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. And, for those who Shirey Bay/Rainey Brake WMA. Portia Bay is one of several oxbow choose to wing their way in, the Walnut Ridge Airport features three lakes with good fishing on the eastern side of the county. concrete runways, all at least 5,000 feet in length.
There are the Strawberry and Spring Rivers in the Ozark foothills, And, of course, there are the motorcycle-friendly roadways not to mention the Eleven Point River, which merges with the Spring throughout Lawrence County. As you will see in the “2021 Arkansas in Lawrence County. The Black and the Cache Rivers also flow Motorcycling Guide,” bikers are sure to enjoy Lawrence County. through the county. For more information on your visit to Lawrence County, One big advantage of visiting Lawrence County is its easy visit www.DowntownWalnutRidge.org, or contact the accessibility. Three major highways pass through the county, and Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce at (870) 886-3232 there is also an Amtrak rail terminal and an outstanding airport. or on the web at www.lawcochamber.org. BLACK ROCK • CLOVER BEND • HOXIE • IMBODEN • POWHATAN • RAVENDEN • SMITHVILLE • STRAWBERRY • WALNUT RIDGE • WALNUT • SMITHVILLE STRAWBERRY • RAVENDEN BLACK ROCK • CLOVER BEND HOXIE IMBODEN POWHATAN 62 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 63 64 Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 1-800-264-0316 www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 65 Welcome to Pocahontas RANDOLPH COUNTY
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RANDOLPH COUNTY/POCAHONTAS CALENDAR 2021* Feb 1 – 28 Sept 10 – 11 Dec 21 – 24 Black History Month will be held The Annual Maynard Pioneer The 35th Annual “Candy Cane at the Eddie Mae Herron Center Days, located at the Pioneer Lane” on Maple Street in With Lectures, Quilting Park in Maynard. Offering Pocahontas Featuring Santa and Demonstrations, Activity for Entertainment, Food, Dress his helpers, Frosty and Rudolph, Children, Hog Butchering and Contest, Crafts Fair, Parade and complete with Santa’s special Events during the month. much more for the entire family. Workshop, a gift for every kid, Activity for the entire family. and street lined with candy Sept 12 Canes and Christmas Lights. June 26 The 97th Annual “Old Folks Contact John Patrick at 3rd Annual Eleven Point River Singing” to be held at the 892 – 3022. Float. Trophy will be given to the Maynard Methodist Church in Group with the most floaters. Maynard. Bring the family and enjoy a day of floating the beautiful Eleven Oct 19 – 23 Point River. Water Valley Haunted House and Hay Ride. DAVIDSONVILLE July 4 Contact Bill Mitchell HISTORIC Fireworks on the Black River at At 892 – 8488. Riverfront Park in Pocahontas. STATE PARK Will start at 8:30 pm. Sponsored 8047 Highway 166 S, Nov 5 – 6 by the Pocahontas Fire Pocahontas, AR 72455 3nd Annual Novemberfest to be Department. held around the Historic Court Phone: 870-892-4708 House Square downtown in Aug 24 Randolph County Fair parade Pocahontas. With featured Email: at 6:00 pm. starting at the Entertainment, Beer Garden, [email protected] Square in Pocahontas. Contact Car Show and activities for the the Randolph County Chamber entire family. of Commerce At 892-3956 Dec 2 Aug 24 – 28 “Old Time Christmas” on the The 97th Annual “Randolph Historic Court Square in County Fair and Livestock Pocahontas. Including a Parade, Show” At the Fair Grounds in activity at the Randolph County Pocahontas. Contact Doug Heritage Museum and activities Hutsel at 892-4325 for the entire family. *EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 67 Marr Street Productions Banded Boot Duck Lodge
The beautiful town of Pocahontas is where the Arkansas Delta meets the Randolph County is also home to the state’s first documented school. You foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Rich in natural resources, Randolph County’s won’t find it in a little red schoolhouse, though. The site, dedicated in 2019, is five rivers offer excellent canoeing and kayaking opportunities. Search actually in a cave near the small community of Ravenden Springs. SeeRandolphCounty.com or call 870-248-0069 for more information. Though known throughout the Southeast United States for hunting and fishing, Randolph County also boasts a burgeoning arts community with two playhouses, galleries and artisans as well as a number of historical sites. Residents appreciate the perks of small-town living while taking advantage of big city amenities including a variety of fitness activities and a new aquatic center and water park. Cruise down the Rock and Roll Hwy 67 to see what all Randolph County and Pocahontas have to offer!
HISTORY AND HERITAGE
Several of the state’s earliest historical sites are located within Randolph County and the surrounding area. These landmarks offer a glimpse into daily life as a settler of the Arkansas territory as well as Arkansas’s early statehood and the Civil War. 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 site of the Civil War River Walk Memorial Trail along the Black River in Overlook Park where the story of the some 40,000 CSA and Union troops headquartered here (including the headquarters for all Confederate troops west of the Mississippi) is related on historic markers. Arkansas’s first Quilt Trail, 62 full size images of heritage quilts, is located on the sides of buildings in the National Historic District.
Heritage events include the Founders Celebration and regional quilt show in May along with the annual Novemberfest celebration. 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.
While visiting Pocahontas, be sure to go by the Randolph County Heritage Museum downtown, one of the state’s outstanding community museums, where the county’s history and heritage are displayed. Also in Pocahontas is the Eddie Mae Heron Center and Museum of local African-American history.
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Just outside of Pocahontas, Davidsonville Historic State Park was established Davidsonville was the location of Arkansas’s first post office, courthouse and in 1957 to preserve and protect the town of Davidsonville, which existed from land office. Though very little of the town is still in existence, excavations by 1815-1830 and sits on the historic registry. Along with a museum, the park the Arkansas Archeological Survey over the past 30 years have uncovered also includes a newly renovated campground with 20 RV sites and 10 sites thousands of artifacts. for tent camping. 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 an interesting and instructive view of life on the early Arkansas frontier. Just south of Dalton on the banks of the beautiful Eleven Point River is the 1833 Looney Tavern, the state’s oldest standing commercial building and one of the best examples of log construction to be found in the Ozarks. Visitors should contact Black River Technical College in Pocahontas at (870) 892-4565 for times and days the sites are open for visitors and group tours. ARTS AND CULTURE
Downtown Pocahontas is home to several art galleries reflecting the active local art scene and featuring the works of many local artists—these include Black River Beads and Pottery, The Gallery on the Square, and Camera Corner Studio featuring photographic art.
Pocahontas is home to the North Marr Arts District and the state’s largest historic district. The North Marr Arts & Entertainment District (NoMa) is a 4-block area downtown that begins with The Gallery On The Square and Marr Street Productions, which features live music and dance.
On the next block, Bella Piazza Italian Restaurant and Bar features Italian dining that is a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. The side of Bella Piazza’s building has silhouettes painted on the wall, which provides a nice backdrop for travel photos. Just across the street, Lesmeister Guesthouse offers upscale lodging in the heart of the historic district.
The Downtown Playhouse, one of two community theater houses in Pocahontas, offers a variety of live stage plays in a coffee shop atmosphere, while the Opera House art park provides outside seating in a garden atmosphere. The Imperial Dinner Theater and Studio For the Arts, located in Pocahontas, provide another option for theater lovers.
The Rendezvous Event Center in downtown Pocahontas also serves as a venue for cultural events throughout the year and is available to rent for weddings, meetings and parties. www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 69 James Ranch Event Center Buck Hollow Ranch
Along with arts and culture, downtown Pocahontas is home several historical foliage of the oak/hickory forest in late March and early April to put on a show sites and monuments. Futrell’s Pharmacy sits on the oldest pharmacy site in well worth traveling to see. the state (since 1852) and includes a working soda fountain for customers and visitors. Downtown Pocahontas is also home to the state’s longest- Pocahontas contains three city parks with camping, RV hookups, walking running Barbershop, which has served residents since 1893. trails and pavilions. River Front Park provides visitors with walking trails along the Black River in NATURE AND SPORTING downtown Pocahontas along with RV hookups and playground equipment for families while Overlook offers opportunities for fishing. Randolph County is where the Ozark Mountain foothills meet the Arkansas Thomas O’Marr Park is home to the city’s newly renovated tennis courts, Delta. Because of the unique geographic makeup, Randolph County contains community center and aquatic park. The city’s aquatic park is open for both high ridges, deep valleys and great lone hills along with remains of year-round use thanks to its indoor competition pools and outdoor water park. wetland and cypress swamps along the Black and Current Rivers. Randolph County is an ideal location for outdoorsmen with five rivers for fishing and Surrounding Pocahontas are Davidsonville Historic State Park (Powhatan both private and public hunting grounds. Historic State Park, Lake Charles State Park, and Mammoth Spring State Park are all located in adjoining counties) as well as national and Arkansas Buck Hollow Ranch, which includes 2,200 acres of forest and fields in the hills Heritage Trails. of northern Randolph County, provides opportunities for guests to hunt large elk, deer and wild turkey. There is also a large, spring fed lake for fishing and Area museums include the Maynard Pioneer Park and Museum in Maynard, a lodge to accommodate visitors. Good Earth Living Farm Museum in Kilo Vista, the Ravenden Springs
Both Black River Lodge and Banded Boot Duck Lodge open their doors to hunters from across the country each winter looking to enjoy Arkansas’s world-famous duck hunting culture.
In addition to a plethora of hunting and fishing amenities, bird watching is popular throughout the county. Located where the great Mississippi Flyway bird migration route narrows, Randolph County offers exceptional opportunities for bird watchers to see many species. 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 and spring. The Robert L. Hankins Upland WMA in the Fourche de Maux watershed in north central Randolph County has an even greater number of species of resident or migrating birds.
With species representing both the Ozark Mountains and the Mississippi Delta region, Randolph County offers a truly amazing variety of tree and plants. Fall color here is outstanding most years, and the blooming dogwood, redbud, and other native flowering trees combine with the spring green
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Community Museum located in the old spa town of Ravenden Springs, The James Ranch and Lodge on the Eleven Point River offers outstanding Museum of Transportation and Commercial History at the Visitor Information accommodations for small or large groups and many facilities and activities. Center on Hwy 67N, and the Wings of Honor Museum (WWII Aviation) in The James Ranch event venue is a popular wedding destination for couples. College City just south of Pocahontas. Nestled among rolling hills, the location provides options for both indoor and outdoor weddings and events while providing privacy for guests as well as Motorcyclists rave about the Five River Rumble-a motorcycle trail that features an on-site caterer. The adjacent Ranch House Restaurant is also a favorite curves and the beautiful landscape of the eastern Ozarks, winding across the among locals. five beautiful spring fed rivers of Randolph County. Hikers, bikers and motorists enjoy the 45 miles of the National trail System’s route across Current River Beach Resort, a vacation spot since the 1930s, has one of Randolph County on the 1938 Benge Route of the Trail of Tears. Arkansas’s outstanding sandy river beaches, water sports, fishing, and cabin rentals. Randolph County is home to several of the state’s favorite resorts. Shady River Resort on the Eleven Point River offers visitors an opportunity to stay in For more information on what Pocahontas uniquely designed and appointed cabins on a high bluff along the river. Shady River gives the visitor a place to relax in peace and quiet in an and Randolph County offer the visitor, contact the isolated, natural environment or to actively view miles of outstanding trails Randolph County Tourism Association by calling where a tremendous variety of wildflowers bloom spring through fall; or the visitor can canoe, swim, fish, kayak, or go tubing on and along the pristine Eleven Point River. Their latest unique cabin opened in the spring of 870-248-0069 OR 2013-”Firefly” and is a two story tree house decorated in an African motif, up in the trees overlooking fields and forest. go to SeeRandolphCounty.com
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Ozark Mountain REGION
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Rugged beauty, stunning vistas, secluded cabins, sparkling rivers and waterfalls, fish-filled lakes, hiking and biking trails, awe-inspiring caverns … the Arkansas Ozark Mountain Region offers exciting, rejuvenating and inspiring year-round, outdoor adventures for travelers of all ages.
The Arkansas Ozarks provide a stunning backdrop for a long vacation or weekend getaway fun. In mountain towns and villages, you’ll get a unique look into Arkansas’ rich history and an opportunity to experience the Ozark community’s relaxed lifestyle and friendly people. Enjoy world-class trout and lake fishing, water boarding and skiing, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, zip-lining, canoeing on America’s First National River, and golfing on pristine courses. www.ozarkmountainregion.com
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The Ozark Mountain region of Arkansas offers year-round adventures such as world-class trout fishing on the White River, and trophy bass, striper and panfish action on Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes. Recreational boating, swimming, boarding, and scuba diving are big draws. National forests are playgrounds for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, zip lining, and rock climbing. A major tour cave and canoeing on America’s first national river, as well as golfing on pristine courses round out the fun. The Ozark experience also includes wine tastings, shopping, and relaxing in resorts, cabins or lodges.
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Arkansas Folk Festival: April 16-17
Mountains, Music and Motorcycles: August 20-21
Beanfest: October 22-23
Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival: Nov 11-13
*Please contact the Chamber of Commerce to verify dates or visit our website...... MOUNTAIN VIEW AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.YourPlaceintheMountains.com
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P.O. Box 133 • 109 N. Peabody Ave. Mountain View, AR 72560 email: [email protected] www.ozarkgateway.com Arkansas Ozark Gateway 2021 81 “Your place in the mountains” is also your place for plenty to see and do.
The thought of Mountain View may evoke scenes of people gathered around the town’s court square — fiddles, guitars and banjos in hand — playing the tunes that give reason to why the Stone County city is named the “Folk Music Capital of the World.”
The joy of music is fostered by the Music Roots program in schools, by Ozark Folk Center programs, and by the abundant music jams that take place throughout town, but music isn’t the only attraction that brings people to Mountain View and Stone County.
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The Living Cave can hardly be described in words! You must visit the caves to truly understand and appreciate their beauty. Entering The Discovery Trail is another of the tours that is available at Blanchard Springs the world of the underground is always a thrilling experience. We hope this site Caverns. This tour will last 1 1/2 hours. This one is a bit more complex than the helps to showcase some of the wonderful and majestic sights you’ll see during Dripstone Trail. It is in the lower portion of the Caverns. There are nearly 700 stair your visit. There are three different tours offered at the caverns; the Dripstone steps on this tour so if you have walking or health problems this one isn’t for you. Trail, the Discovery Trail, the Discovery in the Dark Headlamp Tour and the caverns newest trail, the Wild Cave Tour. Led by knowledgeable Forest Service The final offering is theWild Cave Tour where visitors go to the undeveloped Guides, the tours wind through water-carved passages, including an sections of the middle level. This is a 3 to 4 hour tour. In order to participate with underground river and the world’s largest flowstone. Each trail is a little different this tour you will need to be in good physical shape, wear sturdy boots, and be in intensity and visitors should be aware of each trail they decide to take. ready to get dirty! You will climb very steep slopes, crawl on hands and knees, pass under low ceilings, and travel through red clay. If this isn’t something you The Dripstone Trail tours are available year-round. The time you should allow for are prepared for, pass on this tour. Otherwise, join in and have a blast! The tour this tour is 1 hour. On this tour you will experience a constant 58 degrees F (so ends at the Titans, a group of tall spectacular columns. Hard hats, knee pads, bring a sweater or light jacket) and know that the humidity is close to gloves, lights, and belts are provided, along with a souvenir t-shirt. The Wild 100 percent. This trail is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs with strong Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of 3 but no more than 12 people per tour. assistance. This tour covers 4/10 of a mile in an hour. It is an easy walk with two Participants must be at least 10 years old. A responsible adult must accompany seating areas along the trail for you to rest should you need to. There are only 50 children 10 to 12 years old. stair steps to be negotiated on the entire tour but for those that can not manage them there are alternate trails that can be used, bypassing some formations. In this section of the cave bats are rare so don’t worry about running into them. Online tour reservations at www.recreation.gov
Guided Tours Offered Year Round!
See huge rooms, towering columns, and glistening formations • Visitor center, movie, exhibit hall, and gift shop • Three tours available • Camping, biking, hiking, swimming, hunting, and fishing in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest • Online tour reservations at www.recreation.gov
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At Aunt Minnie’s you’ll find Crow The Annual Folk Festival Parade passes in front of the Canyon Enamelware, TY Beanie courthouse on the third Saturday each April. During the Boos, Charles River Apparel, Arkansas Bean Fest and Custom Embroidery and Screen Championship Outhouse Races on Printing, Souvenir and Custom the last Saturday in October, about 30 T-Shirts. Jewelry, scarves, hats large bean pots compete for the best and lots more. “Stop in and see beans and are served to the public at what’s new!” noon. Then the Outhouse Races start. Outhouse racing teams parade along Main Street in the afternoon on their way to the raceway one block south. During the April Arkansas Folk Festival and the October Bean Fest the Arkansas Craft Guild presents the Artisan Markets on the Square, juried craft shows where local and regional craft artisans set up tents filled with their hand crafted treasures Ozark Folk Festival Parade on in the white picket fenced yard next to Mountain View Main St. the 3rd Saturday in April. Music on Washington Street. Motorcycles fill the Square in August for the Mountains, Music and Motorcycles festival. Finally, Christmas is welcomed with a parade and tree lighting on the Court House lawn the first weekend of December.
Unique and colorful small businesses fill the historic stone buildings surrounding the Court House Square with some of the finest handcrafted wares in the state, as well as modem quilts and notions, fine antiques, primitives and collectibles, timeless iron furniture and other home furnishings including rustic cabin decor. Clothing ranges from trendy fashions and accessories to Artisans Market on the Square western wear to hippie to kiddie styles. There are also during Folk Festival and Beanfest. chances to get personalized clothing and accessories. www.artisansmarketonthesquare. com
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