Headin to the Ozarks - DPChallenge Forums

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06/11/2014 02:39:50 PM · #1

I'm planning.....(well not actually planning)a trip to the Ozarks at the end of the month. Just my dog and I and the great outdoors. I am not going to be camping the entire time so hotels will be in m future as well. I am looking for a few places to go and see. Good photography spots mainly. Towns to visit etc. Must be dog friendly. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Spork99

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06/11/2014 04:06:52 PM · #2

Hawksbill Crag in Arkansas is a winner for sure. There are lots of hiking and camping opportunities along the Ozark Trail and surrounding parks. There's lots of caves, but I doubt you could take your dog on the tours.

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06/11/2014 04:25:38 PM · #3

Yea I took my last dog into devils den cave (near Fayetteville AR) She was fine until a bat swooped down and brushed her back. She tried to climb on top of my head

Ja-9

Nikon D750

06/11/2014 09:27:09 PM · #4

take your passport....lol

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06/11/2014 10:00:50 PM · #5

Originally posted by Ja-9:

take your passport....lol

LOL I am actually taking the next best thing....Just in case I hear dueling banjos

Marfun

Pentax K5II

06/11/2014 10:44:29 PM · #6

Check out Eureka Springs for small town photographic opportunities. Keep an eye on the forecast if you're camping a ways out from civilization, storms can blow in fast and furious around there. Driving in a lot of the backwoods areas can be hair raising, don't think you can automatically add 10 mph to the posted speeds, you'll end up in the ditch. If you can, call ahead to any campgrounds you think may hit, and see if a burn ban is on. It takes some of the fun out of it when you can't have a campfire.

pmichaud

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06/11/2014 10:46:36 PM · #7

Lake of the Ozarks area is nice (and huge) with tons of photo ops. Current River float trips (south out of Salem, Missouri) are nice - it's been years since I've been, but you could Google providers. Johnson's Shut Ins has some really interesting rock formations. Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of the Hills country used to be really nice, but they are awfully crowded these days. If you get into Southeastern Missouri, Lambert's is a fun place to eat.

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06/11/2014 11:00:42 PM · #8

Originally posted by ancientimages:

I wont be doin any float trips...remember "dog friendly". I have been down the buffalo a dozen or more times and actually came close to dying when we wrapped a metal canoe around a rock..
I was mainly looking for scenic places (not on the internet) an interesting waterfall a nice rock bluff....etc

ambaker

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06/11/2014 11:07:16 PM · #9

On the Missouri side of the border...

Rocky Falls, Falling Springs Mill, Grand Gulf state park.

pmichaud

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/11/2014 11:32:51 PM · #10

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

We used to take the dogs with us on float trips all the time. Current River is pretty safe. If you get into Perry County (edge of the Ozarks) there is a really nice Iron Bridge and Burnt Mill on the Saline Creek.

jgirl57

06/11/2014 11:56:36 PM · #11

You MUST MUST MUST stop at that hurrican cave... if you love adventure and want a true cave adventure, we had a blast there.. it was worth the money and you do get dirty :-)) I think they would be pet friendly as well.. there is a dog there though and he followed us through the caves..

They did have a really cool little waterfall there and the rock formations were just amazing.

Hurricane River Cave
Highway 65, Harrison, AR

It is on the other side of the ozarks and not sure about what part you plan on going to, but man we had a blast there, It was the best cave we have ever been in and around...I have been in a lot of caves but for the money it was the top

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Ja-9

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06/12/2014 08:52:43 AM · #12

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

Originally posted by Ja-9:
take your passport....lol

LOL I am actually taking the next best thing....Just in case I hear dueling banjos

All kidding aside...Eureka Springs is very interesting...also Buffalo National River Park is an beautiful place to visit...we were there once in early spring when things were bare, so this time of the year should be wonderful...I'll be very curious to see your shots from this...wink

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06/12/2014 09:25:03 AM · #13

Hey and I just bought a new lens from Art

MattO

Nikon D4

06/12/2014 11:19:00 AM · #14

When are you going?

And since you bought a new lens from Ken, you will now need a place to keep Godzilla while on your trip. He sends one with every lens he sells.

06/12/2014 12:14:25 PM · #15

Ill be starting my trip June 27 through the 4th of july weekend. I am hoping to be home on Jul 5.

Sorry I thought I had already mentioned dates.