Things to do while in the Ozarks

The Ozark mountains have many trails to explore. Scenic streams and limestone bluffs seem to adorn the  landscape at each turn of the trail. Experienced guides are able to provide custom trail rides based on the riders personal level of expertise. The Buffalo National River, Leatherwood Wilderness, Sylamore Creek and Ozark National Forest are a few trail riding areas to choose from.

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If you are interested in arts and crafts this is a “must see” facility. Local artisans share the Ozark culture with guests of the center from April through October. The center is in the town of Mountain View and is next to Blanchard Springs Caverns…………...a good day trip! Mountain music and dance are featured in the theatre at the folk center. In addition to their regular performers the center hosts annual fiddling, Guitar pickin’, autoharp and clogging contests. Concerts are frequently given at the center. When not performing on the town square, local musicians also entertain visitors to the folk center. To access craft workshops and many other events and attractions……..

These beautiful caverns were not discovered until 1973. After a 10 year project, the U.S. Forest service have offered three guided tours of the caves along developed pathways. The Dripstone trail is 4/10 mile and takes about an hour. It is accessible to wheelchairs with strong assistance, the Discovery trail takes about an hour and a half and has nearly 700 stair steps and the wild cave tour is for the serious spelunker. All three trails meander through highly decorated rooms and passages.

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