Archive for July, 2011

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 »