Getting The Hell Out of West Plains: Entering Mountain View, Arkansas (Blanchard Springs)
My family and I love to adventure. It helps us feel more alive, and there is so much to see! We haven't adventured much since our newest addition, but now that she is a year old, we are trying to get the hell out of West Plains, as often as we can.
Last weekend, we took a trip to Mountain View, Arkansas. Our goal was to eat good food, see beautiful things, have a great day, and record something for open mic. While we didn't get a successful recording for open mic, we did accomplished the rest of our goals. Not to mention, I came home with a great memory and this photo?!
The drive was beautiful, and upon arriving (a little late in the day), we discovered that there is SO much to do there. We didn't have much time, so we ate at the Ozark Mountain Folk Center, and we raced around Blanchard Springs. Oh! This place! We will definitely be going back for a longer visit, hopefully before it gets cold. I hope you enjoy the pictures, and for those of you that live in the area, I highly recommend adding this to your list.
The spring.
What is left of the old mill.
My entire life in one photo.
Mirror Lake.
Shelter Cave. (For those of you that like to camp, there are awesome campsites, just to the left of this.)
This is probably one of the prettiest wood-lines I have seen in a while.
Gosh. If I could drumroll here... This is the amphitheater! Amphitheaters are becoming a huge love of mine. This one is magnificently placed!
The bluff that guards the amphitheater.
Thanks for getting the hell out of West Plains with me! 😉
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Holy crap. That looks like a beautiful place. I'm definitely going to add this to our list.
It was amazing! If you want to make it a day trip, leave early! There is so much to see!
Is everything terribly expensive? Like, tourist expensive?
No. It wasn't too bad! I didn't notice any price gouging. 😂 Our meal, which was a nicer meal, was about $50 (for the 5 of us). There are free crafts, for kids, at the Ozark Folk Center. I believe those happen earlier during the day. There is free music during the day, as well. Blanchard Springs is free, unless you want to tour the cavern. There is even a designated swimming area. I would say pack snacks, drinks, food, and enjoy the free stuff!
This is looking better and better. I'm sure it won't take much to convince the hubbs we need to take a day trip....without the kids! Haha!
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Oh wow! Yeah I am definitely going to have to visit sometime :)
Glad you guys had a good family day! I totally understand you on the adventure. Since our youngest is getting ready to turn three (my wild one 😃) it's been challenging but getting easier to get out!
You guys should plan a visit to this place soon! It's awesome!
Zinnia is a pretty good traveling baby, but it is still hard. I swear we have to pack the house. 😂😂😂
This was an interesting article with nice pictures! Looking forward to more from you!
Thank you!