WILDFLOWERS, SWAN, & ELK

This report yesterday from Michael Dougherty of the Buffalo River Chamber of Commerce:

Wonderful elk viewing weather. 4 elk herds remain visible in Boxley Valley with the best viewing in the Ponca fields and just south of Moore Creek. I saw a couple of hunting coyotes this morning by the Moore Creek herd. It is interesting to see the elk square off on the coyotes to protect the herd. 

We are now back to two swans, after seeing only one for a while. 

The wildflowers are up and going strong again after all the cold. The top flower are the white trout lilies. My Lost Valley visit this morning confirmed the bloom is back on, should be better tomorrow, and the lead edge of the peak bloom is on for white trout lilies.  

White trout lilies are not a long blooming species. The best place to see them now is in Lost Valley just over the bridge and to the left. There is a moss covered rock field next to Clark Creek. You will find the lilies around the edges and among the rocks. 

Seeing With Fresh Eyes

Are you a photographer?  Amateur or professional, there is so much to capture in the Ozarks and especially our small corner of beauty with two rivers running through it!  Many have come to this area to add to their portfolios and have not left disappointed. Customers will e-mail their most precious shots after returning home and we love to see the resort through their eyes!  Many who visit for the first time say the pictures on our website have one flaw- they don't do this place justice!  So grab your camera bag and make plans to visit anytime of the year.  You will find an abundance of natural beauty, wildlife, wildflowers, birds and barns, just to name a few.
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Brush Off Your Binoculars...

I thought I would continue the thread from my post on bald eagles for all you bird enthusiasts and bring it down a notch or two to feature some of the more common species found at and around the resort. All these pictures were sent to us by our customers.
A morning...afternoon...or evening watching these winged-wonders from the front porch of your cabin is a whole lot better than any time spent in front of the television!