Happy Thanksgiving

We are so blessed, but often forget in our every day "busy-ness" (business) to stop and give thanks for the important things in life.  I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did and thank you for being a part of our lives.

HOW POOR ARE WE?

One day a rich father took his family to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son just how poor people can be.  They spent a day and a night at the farm of a very poor family.  When they got back from their trip the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"

"Very good Dad!" replied the son.

"Did you see how poor people can be?" the father asked.

"Yes I did!"

"And what did you learn?" asked the father.

The son answered, "I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four.  We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden; they have a river that has no end.  We have imported lamps in the garden; they have the stars.  Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have the whole horizon."  When the little boy was finished, his father was speechless.

His son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are!"

Our outlook on life depends on the way we look at things. 
What we may think of as riches, others may not want.
What are the most important things in your life?

BIGGEST BROWN TROUT I'VE EVER SEEN

Call to Chivalry Fall Camp at White Buffalo Resort

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.

WHY NOT take in the Fall Colors & experience the cooler weather on the river during these last few weeks of unscheduled time before the holidays are upon us?  There's just something about getting outside with the family on those days when the sky seems extra blue and those nights huddled around a campfire when the stars seem to twinkle just a little more.  Remember- the most important things in life are your family, friends, health, and good humor! You can visit the Mountain Home Berry Farm just up the road for an ice cold glass of apple cider and a trip through their corn maize during their Fall Fest, visit Mountain View and attend their annual JUNK FEST, or just sit by the river and watch the falling leaves float by...

Camping on the WHITE RIVER

Many people ask the question, "How close are the campsites to the river?"