Ozark Folk Center State Park
· 0.4 mi · Historical Marker
The only state park in America dedicated to preserving Ozark folk culture, featuring live traditional music, craft demonstrations, and heritage skills in Mountain View, the Folk Music Capital of the World.
West Richwoods, AR
· 4.2 mi
West Richwoods, Arkansas, sits nestled in the Ozark foothills, a place that might seem like any other quiet corner of the state. But scratch the surface, and you’ll find a surprising number of notable figures who once…
Blanchard Springs Caverns
· 7.1 mi · Historical Marker
A living cave system in the Ozark National Forest, considered one of the most beautiful show caves in America, with an underground river and massive flowstone formations.
Mirror Lake Historic District
· 7.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This man-made lake was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, offering jobs during the Great Depression. In 1940, a CCC crew dammed the creek flowing from Blanchard Spring, creating Mirror Lake. The CCC,…
Timbo, AR
· 11.2 mi · Local history
Timbo, Arkansas, nestled in the Ozark Mountains, owes its unique character to its specific location and a bit of historical accident. Unlike other towns in the flatter Delta region of Arkansas, Timbo sits amidst steep…
Blanchard Springs Caverns
· 12.2 mi · Things to Do
A living cave in the Ozark National Forest. The underground waterfall is stunning.
Sugarloaf Fire Tower Historic District
· 15.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Climb to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain and imagine spotting wildfires from this historic fire tower. In 1937, the Civilian Conservation Corps built this fire tower, along with a residence, outhouse, and storage cellar,…