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If
you are planning an extended stay at our Inn, or if someone with you does not
fish or hunt, there is plenty to keep them busy.
Norfork is quite a historic community.
The Wolf House has been recently restored to its exact condition that it
was in when built in the early 1800s.
The history is most fascinating.
A trip to the Norfork hatchery and dam site is an excursion that all ages
will enjoy. Hundreds
of thousands of trout have been raised and released into the tailwaters of both
the Bullshoals and Norfork dams.
If you are looking for that special gift, or prized antique, you only
need to look with in the immediate vicinity.
The small historic communities of the Ozarks and the back roads of the
forest are home of many quaint antique stores.
Don’t worry, you won’t get lost.
All you have to do is to stop and ask for directions.
You will find out that the residents of the Ozarks are the friendliest
and most helpful people you will find anywhere.
The Ozark Folk Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas is a large attraction.
Folk music, folklore and traditions can all be heard and seen all year
long here. Mountain
View is truly a step back in time, back to the mountain traditions that existed
in Arkansas many years ago and in some areas, still exist.
Between River Ridge Inn and Mountain View you will find Blanchard Springs
Caverns. The
Blanchard Recreation area offers strolling on the many paved paths, hiking the
forest, cavern tours and bird watching.
This area is home to the Buffalo River and Sylamore Creek.
Both are marvelous fishing and float trip streams.
River Ridge Inn can help make your excursion plans.
The Ozarks has many on-going and
special attractions. Check back often as we will continual update what's
happening in the area.
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For Horse Lovers
ONLY!!
But then, who doesn’t love horses.
Just down the road from our Inn is Tall Pine Horse Resort. Rent a horse
or have Debra take you on an outing that you will not soon forget! If you
merely want to have your children take a ride on one of the gentle horses,
Debra can bring the horse to the Inn for short rides. But Trail Riding is
what our wilderness area is most known for.
There are over 250,000+
Acres of Public Land & Endless Trail System in four of Arkansas' Premier
Riding Locations! Trail Riding is Open Year Round and Conveniently Located
near the Buffalo River National Park (Lower End), Ozark National Forest,
Sylamore Experimental Forest, and The Leatherwood Wilderness Area.
Arrangements can be made through River Ridge Inn or directly with Debra
through her Web-site. Here are a few photo of some exciting Trail
Riding. For reservations or more information go to
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Golf at BIG CREEK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Not far from the River Ridge Inn you can find
some of the most challenging golf holes in the Ozarks. You can take the
15 minute scenic drive to the BIG CREEK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB and not only
enjoy the day at the links, but some of the finest eating. Big Creek is
Mountain Home’s first and only golf and country club. It is semi-private
and is located off Highway 62 West. This 18 hole championship facility
measures 7,320 yards from the back tees. The beautiful rolling terrain of
this old ranch was ideal for the creation of a truly challenging golf
course. This is a must for those golfers that want to take a break from
the rigors of fishing our lakes and rivers. It is just another way to
relax while staying at the River Ridge Inn. Here are some
of the acclaims made about the Big Creek Golf and Country Club.
4 1/2 Out of
5 Stars by Golf Digest's Places To Play.
Rated #8 in USA in Top Courses Averaging Fewer Than 20,000
Rounds/Year by Golf Digest's Places To Play.
Rated #4 in USA for Pace of Play by Golf Digest's Places To
Play.
Voted the #1 Public Access Golf Course in Arkansas by readers
of Arkansas Business in 2001 and 2002.
Nominated for Golf Digest's Best New Course of the Year
for 2001.
The
Golf Digest awards were listed in the May 2002 issue of the magazine.
Only 12 courses in the US received five stars.
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Wolf House, Norfork Arkansas
Fish Hatchery
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