Mikayla's Guidebook

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7,899 acres of public land including 1,300 of wildlife refuge. Caney Mountain Conservation Area includes high quality forest, woodland, glades providing opportunities for recreation, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing and more. Be sure to checkout Spout Spring Trail (1.5 mile trail) and Long Bald Nature Trail (.5 mile trail). (approx. 10 min from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - North on hwy 181)
Caney Mountain Conservation Area
HC 3 Box 422
7,899 acres of public land including 1,300 of wildlife refuge. Caney Mountain Conservation Area includes high quality forest, woodland, glades providing opportunities for recreation, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing and more. Be sure to checkout Spout Spring Trail (1.5 mile trail) and Long Bald Nature Trail (.5 mile trail). (approx. 10 min from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - North on hwy 181)
In Ozark County, the North Fork of the White River and Bryant Creek offers visitors year-round scenic options for floating, fishing, kayaking, swimming and otherwise enjoying the crystal clear waters of the Ozarks. (approx. 10 min from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - East on hwy 160)
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North Fork River
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In Ozark County, the North Fork of the White River and Bryant Creek offers visitors year-round scenic options for floating, fishing, kayaking, swimming and otherwise enjoying the crystal clear waters of the Ozarks. (approx. 10 min from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - East on hwy 160)
Norfork Lake has more than 550 miles of shoreline and covers some 22,000 acres. There are 19 developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks that provide plenty of opportunities for picnicing and for water play. Boating, water skiing, ping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake. (approx 15 minutes away from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - S.East on hwy 160) Fishing: Almost all varieties of fresh water game fish are found in the lake, which is fed by the North Fork River and its tributaries. Bass, walleye, crappie, bream and catfish all make their home in its waters. The oldest of Arkansas’s large man-made impoundments, Norfork has consistent variety in its fishing. Lake Norfork contains one of the best striped bass fisheries in Arkansas. The lake is stocked annually, and stripers over 40 pounds are commonly taken. Many in the 30-pound class are caught every year. Shad are plentiful in Lake Norfork, so stripers average 2.5 to 3 pounds of growth per year. A 20-year-old striper in Lake Norfork weighs about 25 pounds. Black bass fishing is at its best from September through May, and an increasingly popular sport on the lake is night fishing with lights for crappie and white bass.
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Norfork Lake
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Norfork Lake has more than 550 miles of shoreline and covers some 22,000 acres. There are 19 developed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks that provide plenty of opportunities for picnicing and for water play. Boating, water skiing, ping and swimming are all extremely popular on the lake. (approx 15 minutes away from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - S.East on hwy 160) Fishing: Almost all varieties of fresh water game fish are found in the lake, which is fed by the North Fork River and its tributaries. Bass, walleye, crappie, bream and catfish all make their home in its waters. The oldest of Arkansas’s large man-made impoundments, Norfork has consistent variety in its fishing. Lake Norfork contains one of the best striped bass fisheries in Arkansas. The lake is stocked annually, and stripers over 40 pounds are commonly taken. Many in the 30-pound class are caught every year. Shad are plentiful in Lake Norfork, so stripers average 2.5 to 3 pounds of growth per year. A 20-year-old striper in Lake Norfork weighs about 25 pounds. Black bass fishing is at its best from September through May, and an increasingly popular sport on the lake is night fishing with lights for crappie and white bass.
Missouri's First Scenic Byway (70 miles total, 23 miles gravel road - approximately 3.5 hours drivetime) Stretching 23 miles over Missouri's Ozark hill country, the Glade Top Trail weaves along narrow ridge tops above a rolling countryside. The byway's rustic characteristics, delightful scenery, and unhurried pace provide welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of interstate and primary highway travel. Easily considered one of the most scenic locations in Missouri, Glade Top Trail cuts through the Mark Twain National Forest and borders the Hercules Glades Wilderness Area. The region is rich in scenic wonders and recreational opportunities. Glade Top Trail is renowned for its enchanting spring and fall landscapes.  (approx. 20 minutes from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - North on hwy 5)
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Glade Top Trail National Scenic Byway
Glade Top Trail
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Missouri's First Scenic Byway (70 miles total, 23 miles gravel road - approximately 3.5 hours drivetime) Stretching 23 miles over Missouri's Ozark hill country, the Glade Top Trail weaves along narrow ridge tops above a rolling countryside. The byway's rustic characteristics, delightful scenery, and unhurried pace provide welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of interstate and primary highway travel. Easily considered one of the most scenic locations in Missouri, Glade Top Trail cuts through the Mark Twain National Forest and borders the Hercules Glades Wilderness Area. The region is rich in scenic wonders and recreational opportunities. Glade Top Trail is renowned for its enchanting spring and fall landscapes.  (approx. 20 minutes from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - North on hwy 5)
Bull Shoals Lake features open stretches perfect for boating; quiet secluded coves great for swimming and water sports; clear uncrowded water for scuba divers; and 48,195 surface acres of water that offers rewarding fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie and striped bass. Whatever your lake plans, Ozark County's 2 concessionaire operated Marina's can get you going! (approx. 15 min from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - West on hwy 160)
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Bull Shoals Lake
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Bull Shoals Lake features open stretches perfect for boating; quiet secluded coves great for swimming and water sports; clear uncrowded water for scuba divers; and 48,195 surface acres of water that offers rewarding fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie and striped bass. Whatever your lake plans, Ozark County's 2 concessionaire operated Marina's can get you going! (approx. 15 min from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - West on hwy 160)
Pigeon Creek Trail System (Norfork Lake) Multiple trails ranging from half a mile to 1.5miles can be joined together for a 20 mile stacked loop.. Facilities include free restrooms, parking and picnic areas. The Pigeon Creek trail system is one of the premier cycling and hiking systems in the Ozarks. It is located on the banks of Lake Norfork at Pigeon Creek Park in Arkansas. A stacked loop system provides a wide variety of trail length options which can be linked together for up to 20 miles. The trails vary in difficulty in elevation difference of about 250ft maximum. (Approx. 20 minutes from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - E 160, South on hwy 201)
Pigeon Creek
Pigeon Creek Trail System (Norfork Lake) Multiple trails ranging from half a mile to 1.5miles can be joined together for a 20 mile stacked loop.. Facilities include free restrooms, parking and picnic areas. The Pigeon Creek trail system is one of the premier cycling and hiking systems in the Ozarks. It is located on the banks of Lake Norfork at Pigeon Creek Park in Arkansas. A stacked loop system provides a wide variety of trail length options which can be linked together for up to 20 miles. The trails vary in difficulty in elevation difference of about 250ft maximum. (Approx. 20 minutes from "Cool Cabins of the Ozarks" - E 160, South on hwy 201)
This is a beautiful place to enjoy a picnic. Very scenic, peaceful and short strolls that follow the spring into the creek. It's a wonderful place to take photos!
Hodgson Mill Spring, Richland Township, MO 65637, EE. UU.
This is a beautiful place to enjoy a picnic. Very scenic, peaceful and short strolls that follow the spring into the creek. It's a wonderful place to take photos!

Favorite Places To Eat

Cookie's has great food, and sits lakeside with beautiful views of Bull Shoals Lake. The staff is friendly and the prices are fair. If you go, be sure to leave some room for some pie!
Cookie's
65761 U.S. 160
Cookie's has great food, and sits lakeside with beautiful views of Bull Shoals Lake. The staff is friendly and the prices are fair. If you go, be sure to leave some room for some pie!
Prime Rib and Pizza are our favorites on the menu. We love to come here on weekends to enjoy the Live Music and meet the locals
Antler Package & Pizza
112 Third St
Prime Rib and Pizza are our favorites on the menu. We love to come here on weekends to enjoy the Live Music and meet the locals
Casual Fine Dining First class restaurant will treat you and your family to delicious meals in our dining room filled with atmosphere and charm which only the Ozark Mountains offer.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily.
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Rainbow Trout and Game Ranch, Inc.
4297 Co Rd 142
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Casual Fine Dining First class restaurant will treat you and your family to delicious meals in our dining room filled with atmosphere and charm which only the Ozark Mountains offer.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily.
Hometown bar atmosphere but better than typical bar food. They've got delicious Burgers and the best Reuben I've had in the Ozarks.
Ole Mill Tavern
3948 U.S. 62
Hometown bar atmosphere but better than typical bar food. They've got delicious Burgers and the best Reuben I've had in the Ozarks.
The Lost Woods Restaurant and Pub located in the Clubhouse features the best wings and pizza in the area, offering daily specials to complement the menu along with soft drinks, beer and a full bar.
Lost Woods Golf Course and Pub
131 Lost Woods Drive
The Lost Woods Restaurant and Pub located in the Clubhouse features the best wings and pizza in the area, offering daily specials to complement the menu along with soft drinks, beer and a full bar.

Specialty Activities

Founder Jere Gettle started Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. in 1998 as a hobby, and it has since grown into North America’s largest heirloom seed company. Baker Creek offers one of the largest selections of 19th century heirloom seeds from Europe and Asia, and our catalogs now feature about 1,000 stunning heirloom varieties. Baker Creeks headquarters in Mansfield, Missouri includes trial gardens, greenhouses, a pioneer village and a seed store, all on the homestead where Jere started the business as a teenager. Baker Creek began hosting festivals in 2000 as a way to bring gardeners, homesteaders and natural foods enthusiasts together to exchange ideas and seeds, learn from renowned experts, and enjoy vendors, old-time music and more. Our public events include monthly festivals at our Missouri farm throughout the growing season. It's one of our favorite places to visit!
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Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
2278 Baker Creek Rd
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Founder Jere Gettle started Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. in 1998 as a hobby, and it has since grown into North America’s largest heirloom seed company. Baker Creek offers one of the largest selections of 19th century heirloom seeds from Europe and Asia, and our catalogs now feature about 1,000 stunning heirloom varieties. Baker Creeks headquarters in Mansfield, Missouri includes trial gardens, greenhouses, a pioneer village and a seed store, all on the homestead where Jere started the business as a teenager. Baker Creek began hosting festivals in 2000 as a way to bring gardeners, homesteaders and natural foods enthusiasts together to exchange ideas and seeds, learn from renowned experts, and enjoy vendors, old-time music and more. Our public events include monthly festivals at our Missouri farm throughout the growing season. It's one of our favorite places to visit!
It’s uncertain how Dawt Mill got its name, but many people know its name well. Perhaps you’re just now finding our hidden Ozark gem, either way, come see why so many have made this the location of countless fond memories. We’re sure you’ll be delighted by our ever-changing backdrop provided by mother nature, The Chef’s Table, a place for culinary creativity,  water sports adventures and more. Explore the North Fork of the White River from our front row seat.
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Dawt Mill Resort
8 Dawt Mill Dr
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It’s uncertain how Dawt Mill got its name, but many people know its name well. Perhaps you’re just now finding our hidden Ozark gem, either way, come see why so many have made this the location of countless fond memories. We’re sure you’ll be delighted by our ever-changing backdrop provided by mother nature, The Chef’s Table, a place for culinary creativity,  water sports adventures and more. Explore the North Fork of the White River from our front row seat.
Since 1871, National Fish Hatcheries have been responding to conservation challenges affecting America’s fish and other aquatic species. Producing fish continues to be an irreplaceable tool in managing or restoring fisheries along with habitat conservation. In doing so, we help provide recreation opportunities to America’s 34 million anglers who spend $36 billion annually in pursuit of their favored pastime.
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Norfork National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Office
1414 State Hwy 177
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Since 1871, National Fish Hatcheries have been responding to conservation challenges affecting America’s fish and other aquatic species. Producing fish continues to be an irreplaceable tool in managing or restoring fisheries along with habitat conservation. In doing so, we help provide recreation opportunities to America’s 34 million anglers who spend $36 billion annually in pursuit of their favored pastime. 
blacksmithing class/souvenirs "Your questions answered!!! Pony shoe size : $25 Horse shoe size: $50 RR spike size: $75 Prices are before tax. Appointments are set directly through this page. Please arrive NO MORE THAN 5 minutes prior to your appointment time. We need one hour appointment for a group of 1-4 forging. The youngest we work with is 4 years old. RR spike size is ages 16+ Please make sure everyone forging wears closed toed shoes. No crocs or flip flops!"
Silver Anvil Metal Craft
486 Branson Landing Boulevard
blacksmithing class/souvenirs "Your questions answered!!! Pony shoe size : $25 Horse shoe size: $50 RR spike size: $75 Prices are before tax. Appointments are set directly through this page. Please arrive NO MORE THAN 5 minutes prior to your appointment time. We need one hour appointment for a group of 1-4 forging. The youngest we work with is 4 years old. RR spike size is ages 16+ Please make sure everyone forging wears closed toed shoes. No crocs or flip flops!"