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.

Personal Highlights of 2010

Some photos of this year in our family. Merry Christmas to everyone!

Smallmouth on the White

This micropterus dolomieu seems to have lost it's way as many do this time of year! When the water temperatures of the Buffalo River drop closer to the average frigid temps of the White River you have a good chance of reeling one in from the bank as this guest did this morning.

Corporate Event Location

Looking for a place to entertain customers or reward top salespeople for your company? Hoping to mix a little pleasure into your next business meeting? There are a number of ways we can help you plan your next event and keep it hassle-free. There's plenty to do, see, and experience on our stretch of the river.

This has to be my favorite time of year-

Don't forget we have discounted rates in December and January.
The fishing is always good and it would be SO NICE to get away, wouldn't it?
This poem starts to rattle around in my head just about now; I hope you'll indulge me for including it here. Notice the last four lines (if you make it through that far!)

WHEN THE FROST IS ON THE PUNKIN

by: James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916)

WHEN the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock,
And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin' turkey-cock,
And the clackin' of the guineys, and the cluckin' of the hens,
And the rooster's hallylooyer as he tiptoes on the fence;
O, it's then's the times a feller is a-feelin' at his best,
With the risin' sun to greet him from a night of peaceful rest,
As he leaves the house, bareheaded, and goes out to feed the stock,
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock.

They's something kindo' harty-like about the atmusfere
When the heat of summer's over and the coolin' fall is here--
Of course we miss the flowers, and the blossums on the trees,
And the mumble of the hummin'-birds and buzzin' of the bees;
But the air's so appetizin'; and the landscape through the haze
Of a crisp and sunny morning of the airly autumn days
Is a pictur' that no painter has the colorin' to mock--
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock.

The husky, rusty russel of the tossels of the corn,
And the raspin' of the tangled leaves, as golden as the morn;
The stubble in the furries--kindo' lonesome-like, but still
A-preachin' sermuns to us of the barns they growed to fill;
The strawstack in the medder, and the reaper in the shed;
The hosses in theyr stalls below--the clover over-head!--
O, it sets my hart a-clickin' like the tickin' of a clock,
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock!

Then your apples all is gethered, and the ones a feller keeps
Is poured around the celler-floor in red and yeller heaps;
And your cider-makin' 's over, and your wimmern-folks is through
With their mince and apple-butter, and theyr souse and saussage, too! ...
I don't know how to tell it--but ef sich a thing could be
As the Angels wantin' boardin', and they'd call around on me--
I'd want to 'commodate 'em--all the whole-indurin' flock--
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock!

October Sky

Red sky at night...sailer's delight...
Fisherman's delight...
Every season here has a beauty all its own.
We have plenty of cabins, campsites, and Camper Cabins available for a Fall Getaway.

Want a break from meal planning?

We will cook for your group with 48 hour advance notice. We cater delicious homemade meals for groups of 6 or more. Ask to see our menu or call to discuss your selection.