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BonBon October 7, 2015 17 Comments

My family and  friends spent the last Labor day weekend in Mountain View, AR, it is located deep in the Ozarks surrounded by mountains and rivers which offers an exciting outdoor adventure for the whole family. We had an amazing time and it’s one of those trips that you just don’t want to end; half way back home the kids were still asking when were we going back to the house on the mountain.

My girl jumping for joy at Blanchard Springs
My girl jumping for joy at Blanchard Springs

During this recent trip, we stayed at Overlook Lodge. It is perfect for a big family who wants to get out of the city, to relax and enjoy nature. The lodge sits on forty acres atop a mountain overlooking the Ozarks National Forest and White River. It’s Gorgeous!!! Plus, nothing to worry because it’s a gated property with security access and got cameras in the surrounding grounds.

Tip: Hummingbirds are our frequent visitors so  bring table sugar or something they prefer to eat to make them happy and they’ll sing for you all day long:)

Our view every morning!
Spectacular view from the terrace

Foggy Early morning
Fog cloud creeping over the mountain… It’s Magical!!!
Early Riser... can't miss the sunrise.
Early Riser… couldn’t afford to miss the beautiful sunrise.

Our group is multicultural – Brazilians, South African, American and me the Filipino but luckily we’ve got the same mindset; to have fun and soak in nature the best way we can. We’ve got at least an adventurous spirit in all of us so it was easy to plan this trip.

The crew
Here’s the whole Crew:) 

Here is a list of some of the activities that we did which are perfect for the kids:

Outdoor Play

We got a huge playground with perfect view. What else could you ask for?

Kids are soakin it ALL in:)
Kids enjoying the scenery and each other’s company:)
Having fun playing w/ the kids
Having fun playing w/ the kids

 Fishing

It was my kids first time fishing; we didn’t catch any but we all had fun. Besides, look at that view!!!

Fishing at Angeler's White River
Fishing at Angler’s White River
Friends for Life!!!
Friends for Life!!!

Rafting 

This is not what you are thinking… this is NOT whitewater rafting!!! My kids are definitely not ready for the rigors of whitewater rafting. This one we did is perfect for even a one year old baby. White river has really mild current and is great for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and fishing. Anglers White River called it a “floating trip” where everyone can enjoy cool,calm water and beautiful scenery. Plus, you can bring some foods and drinks.

Tip: Fishing keeps the kids entertained the whole trip but if you decide not to fish then be ready with some games or jokes/ stories for the kids not to get bored.

 

We just started and the guys can't wait to fish:) LOL
Rafting w/ the crew
Rafting and Fishing
Fishing, kids fave part… Well, this time we caught some…wooot wooot….
Rafting at the White River is a MUST
Beautiful White River, AR

We stopped at some point to stretch and enjoy  nature’s beauty.

Oh well... what can I say?:)
Oh well… what can I say?:)
water is 40 degrees but it doesn't stop them from fishing. Well, I took a dip:)
water is 40 degrees but it doesn’t stop them from fishing. Well, I took a dip:) brrrrr….

Caving, Hiking, Swimming, Picnic

Blanchard Springs Caverns, named by Life Magazine as “one of the most extraordinary finds of the century” this living cave keeps growing and constantly changing. There are a lot of outdoor activities to do; this is a perfect family destination.

We took the Dripstone trail, it’s shorter, easier and takes visitors almost half a mile through the Caverns. It’s a different world underground.

Blanchard Cavern
Amazing flowstone formation
Layered flowstone, also known as “cave bacon,”
Layered flowstone, also known as “cave bacon”
2nd time caving with the kids
2nd time caving with the kids

After our cave visit, we had picnic and did a little climbing, hiking and swimming…

Rock climbing, why not?
Rock climbing, why not?

 

Kids just wanna have fun:)
Kids just wanna have fun:)
We found a swimming swimming hole, yes yes yes...
We found a swimming hole, yes yes yes…

 

We made it to the Falls:)
We made it to the waterfalls:)

Mountain View, AR is the Folk Music Capital of the world. And we are so lucky to experience this unique Ozark culture. We enjoyed our night listening to live folk music on the historic Court square. It was unforgettable.

A night filled w/ folk music and ice scream:)
A night filled w/ folk music and ice scream:)
It was a night filled w/ music
Kids were listening to the music as well
Mountain View, AR at night
Mountain View, AR town square at night

My favorite part is when we arrived back to the lodge after a day of adventure, we got to relax and watch one of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen. And we got to be silly and funny:)

Best sunset ever!!!
Beautiful Sunset
Seriously, an extraordinary sunset!!!
Seriously, an extraordinary sunset!!!

 

Too much Happiness!!!
Having so much F.U.N.!!!
Sunset, Wine and Great friends= Happiness
Sunset, Wine and Great friends= Happiness

Tip: Mountain View, AR is a dry county, so those who enjoy having a glass of wine or a beer in the evening must plan accordingly.

Are we going back to Arkansas again?!? Yes, definitely…

Thank you for reading and please click here for my family’s Fall experience in Arkansas.

xoxo

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17 Comments

  1. Allison (funfamily.vacations) Reply
    November 11, 2015 at 9:31 am

    This looks like a very relaxing family vacation! Would love to go there with my family.

    • BonBon Reply
      November 11, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Yeah… you should go with your family:)

  2. Priya Reply
    November 10, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    What a fun trip, we love Arkansas as well, but haven’t been in a while! Love the sunset pics!

    • BonBon Reply
      November 10, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Yeah, th sunset is my fave:) Thanks for reading… happy travels… xoxo

  3. Denise Johnson Reply
    November 9, 2015 at 11:48 am

    What a fun trip– and those caverns look amazing! Arkansas is perfect in the summer. So much outdoorsy things to do that are maybe too cold to do during the winter haha!

    • BonBon Reply
      November 9, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      YEAh!!! WE love Arkansas… especially the kids:) Thanks for reading… I am so glad to know another Filipina blogger in Dallas:) Let’s catch up one of these days… xoxo

  4. Jessica Reply
    November 8, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Wow, what a gorgeous collection of photos! Your little girl is so cute, and that sunset shot you got, wow! Just beautiful!

    • BonBon Reply
      November 8, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you, some shots were only taken from my phone:) oooh… My girl is such a character LOL… and loves the camera:) OMG… yeah… Such a beautiful sunset:)

  5. Mags Reply
    November 7, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    The ozarks are so beautiful, and it looks like you had a fun group to explore with!

    • BonBon Reply
      November 8, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      It is beautiful!!! we are definitely coming back… And yes, we had a fun group:) The kids had a blast!!! Thanks for reading… xoxo

  6. Elena Reply
    November 7, 2015 at 6:56 am

    I have to say that I am genuinely surprised. I never even thought about visiting Arkansas assuming (evidently, wrongly) that it is a fairly boring land. Waterfalls, caves, rivers – wow! Very impressive! Looks like you and your family had a lot of fun during that weekend.

    • BonBon Reply
      November 8, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      hahaha… you are not alone:) I think most people never really thought Arkansas as a destination but oh boy… it is definitely one of the states that has a lot to offer to both young and old people:) Time for real adventure, check it out yourself:) Thanks for reading… xoxo

  7. Holly Reply
    November 6, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    Great tips. I didn’t know about the hummingbirds liking sugar or that the area was a dry county. It looks like a lot of fun and the scenery beautiful. I don’t know if i could stand hang out in water that cold for too long, but looked fun.

    • BonBon Reply
      November 8, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      Yeah… they’ve got sweet tooth huh hahaha… But yeah, we had amazing time:) Hope you can visit this State, great for some outdoor fun:) Thanks for reading… xoxo

  8. Lesley Reply
    November 6, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Sounds like my type of trip – to have fun and soak in nature 🙂

    • BonBon Reply
      November 8, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      You definitely need to visit soon:) Next time we’re gonna try zip lining:) Thansk for reading … xoxo

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