Ramada Inn Batesville North

We don't use word's like...

by zackjennings

We don't use word's like 'culture' much, at least, not in the proper context. 'You all' is a common expression but I like to say 'You 'uns'. People are friendly. We're even beginning to tolerate Yankees for short visits.

Packing List

by zackjennings

Bring your camera if your a proper 'Virtual Tourist.' My favorite subjects are Faces (I love photographing grizzled old faces with lots of character)Places (I love barns, shacks and sheds < and Grist Mills>) and things. ( I take photos of rusted things, old tractors and steam engines are my favorites).

I recommend visiting Mtn....

by zackjennings

I recommend visiting Mtn. View, Arkansas, @ 38 ,miles up Hwy 14. There is a major bluegrass folk festival the third weekend in April that attracts 10's of thousands. The Ozark Folk center is a major attraction with seperate buildings demonstrating and preserving Mountain Crafts and culture, lots of Antique shops and music. Mtn. View is all about music.
...It's also close to major Trout Fishing resorts and the Blanchard Spring Caverns.

Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas

by Stephen-KarenConn

Batesville is an old town by Arkansas standards. It was established along the banks of the White River in the early 1800s, even before the formation of Independence County in 1820. Pioneer Cemetery in Independence County is the oldest recognized and preserved cemetery in in the state of Arkansas.

Today Batesville is a vibrant community which has been listed in the in "The 100 Best Small Towns in America" by Norman Crampton, a nationwide guide to the best in small town living in the United States. I enjoyed visiting Batesville, and it seems to be the kind of place I wouldn't mind calling "home." In fact, the scenic Ozark Mountains which surround Batesville are reminiscent of the Smoky Mountain foothills of my home in East Tennessee.

Rollin' On The River

by TonyMcGuffey

"Arkansas Travelin'"

You just can't travel in Arkansas and not be near water, especially in Batesville where the White River flows at the town's edge. People from the arid sections of Texas and Arizona who visit our town just stare in awe at so much water in one river!

The Buffalo National River, the nation's first national river, flows through Newton County with the headwaters near the community of Ponca. Just a 3 hour drive from Batesville, this is one of my favorite travel spots for canoeing, camping, (there are dozens of trails to hike) and awesome scenery. Whether you want a campsite, bunkhouse, or rustic cabin with hot tub, the folks at Lost Valley Canoe-Lodging can fix you up. Contact them at 870-861-5522.
Hundreds of wild elk roam along the Buffalo River and can be seen in the Ponca area just about any day. This is one of the best areas in the state for photo opportunities.

Just 45 minutes south of Batesville is Greers Ferry Lake and hydro- electric dam. The lake is fed by the Little Red River, one of the hottest trout streams in the U.S. The fishing on the Little Red is great the year round.

Lindsey's Rainbow Resort on the Little Red River has all the accomodations you will ever need for year round fishing, complete with cabins, restaurant, boats and guides. They can be reached by e-mail at lrr@arkansas.net , or phone at 501-362-3139.

Lake Charles State Park, just 45 minutes northeast of Bateville is one of the state's best family campground and fishing areas. The small lake is ideal for canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats. The park offers interpretive programs for all ages eachspring through fall.

If you visit any of these places, tell them I said hello!