A
Vacation Destination
for the Whole Family
Mulberry
River, an official member of the National Wild and
Scenic River System, shoots through willow thickets
and whips around sharp turns, giving it a class
11/111 rating for canoeists. The Mulberry is a free
flowing stream unimpended by dams. In 1992 the
Mulberry was included in the National Wild and
Scenic River System.
This
bridge is a tour stop for those tourists that have
discovered it's location. The bridge spans across
the Mulberry River and is the most photographed
swinging bridge. Picture back in the 1800's the
only access to your land is across the river that
can rage and flood. In current times the same
originating family bloodline still utilizes this
bridge to get to their house, carrying groceries,
laundry, and small children. The swinging bridge is
located 1.8 miles from the store. Turn right out of
the parking lot and you will note a yellow ribbon
along the guard rail. Park on the left side of the
road along the beautiful rock ledge.
Ozark
Highlands National Recreation Trail., a rugged and
beautiful hiking trail. Over 34 miles traverse
northern Johnson County. Trail intersects with the
Ozark Highlands National Scenic Byway (Arkansas 21)
at Ozone. It runs just north of the Mulberry River
crossing the river near its headwaters.
Scenic
Highway 21. This National Forest Scenic Byway
travels north from Clarksville to the Johnson
county line, showing great views of the Ozark
National Forest.
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Fishing,
Swimming, Biking
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Fishing
and swimming in the clear waters of one of
America's most scenic rivers. Oark is located in
the valleys of the Ozark National Forest with many
mountain trails.
Elmo's
Pool Hall, in Oark, Arkansas, is located in one of
the oldest cedar log buildings in Arkansas. (It's
listed on the "Register of Historical Places in
Arkansas") This building was the first general
store, built in 1890. Replaced a year later it sat
emtpy for many years. In 2001 the locals rehabbed
the building so they would have a place to meet
during the hard winters when the mountain town is
most isolated. The first thing you noticed when you
walk in is the wonderful smell of the cedar logs
used in building the walls over 100 years ago. Open
Friday -
Saturday
6:00
- 12:00 p.m.
For
further
information
contact
Oark
General
Store
& Cafe.
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Links
To Other Local
Attractions
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Spirit
Mountain Lodge &
Cabins
Turner
Bend
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