Memorial Day, What can we do this holiday weekend?

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND  We as Americans celebrate this weekend to remember our Veteran hero's who served in the armed forces, many of them gave thier lives to protect your freedom. This year will be different. But there are many things you can do in our beautiful Ozarks to get out of the house and still celebrate Memorial Day 2020.  We have compiled a list of places and things you may want to consider doing besides having a back yard BBQ.


OK HERE WE GO! 


BULL SHOALS VFW POST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES. Held at Newton Flats Cemetary driving Instructions from east, cross the Bull Shoals Dam stay straight on Hwy 178 aka Central Blvd. stay straight to right on Lakeshore Road. Enter the Woodstone Subdivision entrance follow to left on Lakeview Drive watch for cemetary on right. This will be held rain or shine.  This has not been confirmed as yet


GASTONS WHITE RIVER RESORT RESTAURANT AND RIVER BOAT RENTALS! 1777 River Rd Lakeview, Arkansas 72642. Restaurant is open for reservations only. No brunch at this time. 7 days a week from 6:30am-8:00pm. Plenty of boats for rent. Call us at (870) 431-5202 for more information. Enjoy the White River if you are just taking photos, taking in the beauty of nature or fishing for that big trout! 


GASTONS VISITOR CENTER 153 DAM OVERLOOKING BULL SHOALS, AR 72619 - Marion County (870) 445-3629. Yes they are open! Enjoy the visitor center and find out the history of the Ozark region. You will enjoy the many displays and the views of the Bull Shoals Dam, White River and Bull Shoals Lake. Open 8am to 5pm. Limited to 30 people at a time inside the building. https://retiretoarkansas.net/area-info/page/10/gastons-visitor-center-bull-shoals


LOCO ROPES ON Veterans Dr  Mountain View, Arkansas 72560  888-669-6717. Judy will help you! Best to call ahead and make a reservation. Open Saturday of the Holiday Weekend 10am. There many things to do...both physical like tree top, climbing wall and more. For non-physical activity check out the Zip Lining thru the forest.


OZARK FOLK CENTER AND STATE PARK 1032 Park Avenue  Mountain View, Arkansas 72560 870-269-3851. The Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village will reopen. They are excited to welcome back many guests and help ease the transition of reopening under the state guidelines. The Skillet Restaurant will reopen May of 2023, with limited capacity. THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO DO HERE. TRAILS, CAVES, PICNIC AREAS - Please call before you go. We are trying to get information about Blanchard Caverns but not able to at this time.  


BULL SHOALS CAVERNS 1011 CS Woods Blvd Bull Shoals, Arkansas 72619 870- 445-7177.  From the Owner: BULL SHOALS CAVERNS WILL BE OPEN IN MAY, following CDC GUIDELINES!  Great local place to view historic buildings, visit the gift shop and take a tour of the Bull Shoals Cavern. Please call! 


BULL SHOALS BOAT DOCK 131 Boat Dock Cv  Bull Shoals, Arkansas 72619 870-445-4424. CALL FIRST TO RESERVE A BOAT. Enjoy one of our Natural wonders Bull Shoals Lake. Fish, Swim or just enjoy nature. Boat rentals, pontoons, fishing boats, ski boats Duration varies • $25 - $400 per day. We rent fun! pontoons, skis boats, deck boats, fishing boats, kayaks, paddle boards. By the day or by the week.


HISTORY WALK The Mountain Home Cemetery, located at 1160 South Main Street, behind the Guy Berry School, is open. BE RESPECTFUL THIS IS A PLACE OF REST FOR GENERATIONS. Veteran soldiers from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Viet Nam and Desert Storm. If you have no veterans in your family buried in this very old cemetary, feel free to walk thru and read the names and dates it is enlightening and a way to learn about Mountain Home's History. Be respectful of these men and women who served our country and stop to say a thank you for their service. https://retiretoarkansas.net/area-info/page/217/history-walk-memorial-day-visit-mountain-home-cemetery


TWIN LAKES GOLF CLUB off Hwy 62 Mountain Home use the ELKS Entrance. 70 Elk Way Mountain Home Arkansas  870.425.2028. Call to confirm times but 7am is the first T time.  I you don't have clubs you can rent them. You do not need to be a member to play on this course. Something special!  they are having GLOW IN THE DARK GOLF yep glowing golf balls! Call for more information!  https://www.mtnhomegolf.com


TRACY FERRY MARINA ON LAKE NORFORK call Phone: 870-491-5335 about boat rentals 3438 Tracy Ferry Rd Mountain Home, Arkansas. One of the nicest crew of staff you will ever meet. They have a wide selection of boat rentals available. So many here is link to the page with information https://tracyferrymarina.com/rentals


ALL ARKANSAS STATE PARKS INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THIS LINK. IT WILL UPDATE SO CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION.  https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/covid-19-update


WE PROMISE TO UPDATE THIS LIST OF THINGS TO DO IN OUR AREA. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS SO WE CAN ALL GET OUT AND ABOUT AND ENJOY THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!  GOD BLESS