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?"

REVISE THAT NUMBER!

The couple that caught 102 trout yesterday went out again today on the same float and bettered their catch by a bakers dozen! That's right- you do the math- 115 fish!!!

102 Trout in a Day!

Floating from Rim Shoals to Buffalo City yesterday, one couple reported they "caught more fish on that float than we did over a three week period in Colorado!"  Just more evidence that we are a World Class Trout River...

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.

WHITE RIVER DAYS- Labor Day Weekend

Friday, August 31, 2012 - Monday, September 03, 2012

City:

Bull Shoals

Region:

Ozarks

Address:

Bull Shoals-White River State Park

153 Dam Overlook Lane

Bull Shoals, AR 72619

Contact:

Park Superintendent

Phone:

870-445-3629

Email:

bullshoalswhiteriver@arkansas.com

Event Details:

Celebrate the history of the White River! This weekend’s programs and activities focus on the ecology, history and prehistory of this beautiful area. Explore the river on guided canoe, kayak, and johnboat floats. Contact the park for a detailed schedule.

Admission:

Free, except lake, river cruises and powerhouse tours