If you’ve been watching lots of Ozark movies on your Direct.tv you may be considering planning a trip. When you get the funds and the time off to make it to one of the most majestic mountain ranges in the country be sure to hit up these quaint towns.
Branson, MI: Missouri is an underrated state and Branson’s got a lot to see and do. After your dinner show head to one of the area’s many natural pools for a night dip then get back on the trails Read the rest of this entry »

When you are looking for a unique gift, then look no further than artisans in the Ozark Mountain Range. You will be able to find incredible pieces from local artists that have a lot of talent. You will not find a better gift idea or souvenir, then something that is handmade from the Ozark. There is absolute nothing like a one of a kind treasure that has someone has spent a lot of time and effort on. The locals that make these items are truly skilled.

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Trout fishing is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. There are plenty of trout streams and creeks located in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri. In total there are 18 spring fed streams and creeks that are open year round within the Ozark Mountains. There is public access on all 18 of these trout streams. It is also said that some of these streams produce trout 10 pounds and up. That is a huge trout. Considered the best of the 18 streams, the North Fork of the White is said to hold thousands of trout per mile. Read the rest of this entry »

The Dutch Oven became a practical cooking style for the first settlers to the Ozark mountains. It consisted of a black cast iron pot that allowed the cook to steam stew, bake and fry in the large pot and to use the inverted lid as a frying pan. No other cooking container was needed. On cattle drives this took little space.
The Ozarks refer to a mountain chain located in the central part of the US which includes parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. Many people are descendants of the German, English and Read the rest of this entry »

Food has long been crucial to the people of the Ozarks. Many people wish they could learn to cook the favorites of these mountain people. Silver Dollar City, located in Branson, Missouri, has heard their cry and responded with a magnificent facility and some impressive classes.

The first of these classes is Coffee Time, Tea Time, Anytime. During this class, held on Sunday afternoons, visitors can learn to make stunning coffee cake from scratch using aromatic Read the rest of this entry »

Rolling forests filled with lakes, streams, and countless caves make up what is known as the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark mountains includes a large portion of the northern and northwestern part of Arkansas, a portion of southern Missouri, northeastern Oklahoma, and the extreme southeastern portion of Kansas.

The Ozarks is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts from boating, hunting, hiking along trails and through the many different caves. Fishing is abundant in the six different lakes that are available. But the Ozarks are not just for those that love the outdoors, as there are other things to do as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Among the beautiful setting of dogwood, hickory, maple, apple and oak trees, lies the world of wildlife in the Ozark mountain area. Hiking through the Ozarks, a black bear is often seen in some areas, however the species is rare in other portions of the mountainous terrain. Once threatened by extinction, the mountain lion shows its tan coat and golden eyes through the tree and rock setting.

Plains bison can be found grazing on the grass or sipping from the cool waters of the mountain streams. Caribou, wolves and moose Read the rest of this entry »

The rugged Ozark Mountains are actually a series of raised plateaus that are sometimes called Ozark Plateau. Their rugged appearance is a result of the erosion of swift river water. The plateaus are composed of limestone and dolomite. They feature rocky, desert like areas that are home to plants and animals usually found in more southwestern locations. This area encompasses almost 47,000 square miles, and is comprised of portions of Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Some of the Read the rest of this entry »