Update on the Elk & Fall Color Events

The National Park Service is now conducting tours of the old mill in Boxley Valley in the mid-day. Visiting the old mill is a great complement to morning elk viewing, or plan your viewing for the late afternoon and tour the mill beforehand.

I also recommend a visit to the award winning Ponca Elk Education Center. It is open 7 days a week during October. Remember the annual Color Fest at the Ponca Elk Education Center will be held the 26 & 27th.

PEAK OF THE RUT!

Every October I try to get away from the confines of the office and get outside to enjoy the beautiful weather, the fall colors, and all that the Ozarks has to offer during this glorious season!  One thing I highly recommend to all our guests is a day trip to Boxley Valley or Lost Valley to view the elk herds.  This week they are in the peak of the rutting season and for those of you that don't know what that means- it involves determining which male elk gets to mate with the female elks- SO there is a lot of noise & wild fighting going on!
If you can manage to get away from YOUR office- there is a very handy guide put out by the Buffalo River Chamber of Commerce which shows up-to-date locations of the herds and info to ensure you get a good look and the best photo ops.

HOME WATERS Art Exhibit

August 31- September21

Local artist Duane Hada will exhibit at Baxter County Library in Mountain Home paintings of the White and Buffalo Rivers and not-so-well-known Crooked Creek and Bear Creek.

If you are in town on opening night there will be refreshments and entertainment between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Blackbird Cafe, 300 Library Hill, Mtn. Home.

Do You Prefer Red or White?

I have been meaning to write about a "diamond in the rough" that was recently brought to my attention. I remembered RAIMONDO WINERY the other day while talking to a customer booking a Romantic Getaway Package at the resort. I suggested they drive over to Norfork Lake (a close 30 minutes away) and do a wine tasting next weekend from 3-4:30 p.m. They offer handcrafted wines (3 red and 3 white), extra virgin olive oils, and balsamic vinegars as part of their Explore Tasting. Tell Margie we sent you!

The T-Buckets visit White Buffalo.

Every year, Mountain Home, Arkansas plays host to a unique gathering that combines both history and hot-rods...



The 2011 Buckethead Bash has been going on all week, drawing "T-Bucket" enthusiasts from all over the country to the beauty of the Ozarks. Events include group cookouts, a car show, and plenty of cruisin'.

A "T-Bucket" is a specific style of Hot Rod, based on the look of a Ford Model T. The majority of T-Buckets on the road are generally replicas, since usable & authentic Model T parts are extremely hard to come by. T-Buckets typically feature a light, 2 seater body, an exposed Model T style radiator, and an oversized V-8 engine. Some owners choose to add oversized back wheels as a nod to the Model T's drag racing past.

Whenever the T-Buckets are in town, they take a sunset drive down the White River, which is where we caught them on Wednesday night.

For more information, check out the Buckethead Bash website.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Us

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day With Us

Make your reservations now if you plan to attend the Annual Sowbug
Round Up in Mtn. Home.
This is a celebration of all things FLY FISHING and we are a mere 20 minutes away from all the festivities.

January Eagle Awareness

Each year approximately 100 bald eagles visit the Twin Lakes area. We are fortunate enough to have some of these majestic birds feeding and wintering along our stretch of the river. Our discounted rates continue through the month. At Bull Shoals State Park you can enjoy programs and activities centered around our national symbol. Activities include lake and river cruises, guided bird walks, guest speakers, live bird demonstrations, and live entertainment. Contact the park for a detailed schedule or call us for information.

White Buffalo Round Up II

The "Sisters on the Fly" are being welcomed back to the White Buffalo Resort for the second time! These gals will pull their vintage trailers from around the country to camp with us, fly fish the White River, canoe the Buffalo, or horseback ride at Stone Creek Ranch. The dates are September 24-27. They claim "they have more fun than anyone" and obviously they did last spring! We look forward to another wonderful Fall weekend with this group of women.