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The Ozarks: An Explorer’s Guide, First Edition: Includes Branson, Springfield, and Northwest Arkansas

publishing — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:57:48 +0000

The definitive comprehensive guide to the Ozarks, including Branson.

The Ozarks is fast becoming the destination of choice for music lovers looking for old-time bluegrass jams or the bright lights of Branson; culture mavens who hew towards hog-calling contests or classical-piano concerts; foodies seeking tin-roofed rib shacks or 5-star cuisine; and outdoors enthusiasts seeking lazy rivers, rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and wildlife galore. This is the in-depth, native’s-eye-guide to a region that sprawls across Missouri and Arkansas, and will lead readers to the best and strangest of the Ozarks, with anecdotes, lore, and historical trivia to flavor the trip.

This guide includes hundreds of opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, resorts, motels, cabins, and campgrounds. A multitude of dining recommendations span the spectrum of taste and budget. 12 maps, 100 black-and-white photographs

Swimming Holes of the Ozarks: A Guide to 85 Great Places to Cool Off in Arkansas and Missouri

publishing — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:57:13 +0000

This is a brand new guidebook and the first by Harrison resident and Ozark native Glenn Wheeler. Glenn grew up on the Buffalo River and spent many years exploring dozens of gorgeous swimming holes there, and knows the area quite well. And now he has spent much of the past two years searching out the very best old-time swimming holes in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri – the ones that are out of the way and uncrowded, and just perfect for a cool dip on a hot summer day. He details 85 of the best holes in this book, and includes a photo, map, GPS, and complete driving/hiking directions for each location, plus local information, saftey tips, and more. All of the swimming holes are located on public property or private areas with public access, and are easy to get to – most of them you can drive right to. They are located on scenic creeks, streams, rivers, and small lakes.

Explorer’s Guide Ozarks: Includes Branson, Springfield & Northwest Arkansas (Second Edition) (Explorer’s Complete)

publishing — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:10:12 +0000

This in-depth, native’s-eye view of this varied region, which sprawls from Missouri to Arkansas, gives travelers the best of the Ozarks.

The Ozarks has become the destination of choice for music lovers seeking bluegrass jams or classical , foodies of all stripes looking for down-home rib shacks or 5-star cuisine, culture mavens searching out the gems of Branson, and outdoor enthusiasts gliding along lazy rivers snaking among the rolling hills which make this area so beautiful. This in-depth, native’s-eye-guide to this varied region sprawling from Missouri to Arkansas will give travelers the best of the Ozarks, flavoring discriminating information with anecdotes and historical facts. 172

Explorer’s Guide 50 Hikes in the Ozarks: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Mountains, Wildernesses, and Geological Wonders of Arkansas and Missouri (Explorer’s 50 Hikes)

publishing — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:10:03 +0000

50 of the most scenic and spectacular walks and hikes in the Ozark Mountain range.

This guide from prolific hiking author Johnny Molloy features tours of military battlefields, geological walks, and dips into caves, crags, mines, and other enchanting spots throughout the Ozarks and along the Ozark Highlands Trail. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and wild backcountry areas that make the Ozarks unique. The hikes range from 1 to 18 miles, with varying degrees of difficulty to accommodate every age and ability.

Each hike is accompanied by a topographic map, hike difficulty, instructions for getting to the trail, and detailed descriptions of the hikes, including trail junctions, stream crossings, and interesting human or natural history you’ll find along the way. 50 black-and-white photographs, 51 maps