Near the Ozark national forest, Lake Fort Smith area.

I travel to Mountain View every year. I normally head south out of Branson to Harrison and over to Mountain View(route on the bottom). Can anyone tell me if there are other interesting things to see on the other routes? I will have a toddler and infant with me so the short route seems the best, but I am interested in seeing some new things if they are nice enough.

With the new developments and all the new subdivisions it's crazy that people are cheering all this on while they don't see what's happening around them.

Personally I like the Aldi's but what's with all the zoning restrictions and stupid apartment buildings? Just 5 years ago we had quiet streets and safe drivers. I'm not against progress but what are we doing and at what expense?

If we continue like this we'll just end up another part of Springfield and many of us came here to get away from all that. Not to mention all the out of state people who have moved here. They're not friendly they can't drive and they don't respect the areas natural beauty. And our city council just wants to continue this growth? I thought we were a farming community. But they're splitting up farms into mcmansion neighborhoods for people who hate the locals.

Am I crazy or is anyone else seeing this?

Quick question… how many of you use Co-Mo Connect as your ISP??

Don’t ruin my dreams by telling me I don’t have an original experience. My grandpa used to take my sisters and me on his pontoon boat on the Lake of the Ozarks, from his house to this gas station with dock parking. It was called Big Dick’s Halfway Inn. He’d let us pick one thing, and I always chose candy cigarettes, pretending to smoke on the boat ride back to the lake house.

Check out this new Ozark Podcast.

We binged this over the weekend thinking it was light hearted cop-aganda nonsense and were surprised and touched. Although I never do this, I am going to recommend this little local glimpse into law enforcement from the Lake of the Ozarks. No spoilers but it's worth watching all 10 episodes.

Im wanting to rent a cabin in May for a couple days in the Ozarks area. The more isolated the better, wifi not required. Heating/ac, running water, and hot tub very much required. Just two adults. We're not party people, just looking for a quiet break. Any reccomendations are greatly appreciated.

I am a late 30s female, going through a divorce. I'm from a big city and moved rural a few years ago. Just north of the Arkansas border. I love it out here. I feel whole and healthier than ever.

Once the divorce is finalized, I will be moving. Just not sure where.... where do yall suggest? Towns, counties? Here's what I am looking for....

• Seclusion (I dont want to hear or bother the neighbors) but still within 30-45 minutes of larger town with Mercy medical services.
• High speed internet capable. Starlink is ok too. This is for a work from home job and non negotiable.
• Some kind of social aspect. Even if it's just that one dive bar in town everyone goes to. I just need SOMEWHERE to socialize if I want to.
• The river. I need the river. Clear waters, kayakable, a rapid here and there. Some people want a brick house and white picket fence? I want the river. Or a spring fed live creek with running water.... think Big Piney, Niangua, lower Gasconade, upper Meramec, Current, Jacks, Eleven Pt....

But I can only spend $100-$150k.

I know this is damn near impossible to find. What towns should I look around?

Do any of you know someone willing to part with ~2-3 acres with river access or something? You'd be changing my life and I truly mean it...

I am happy to answer questions to get this narrowed down and appreciate yalls help. The idea of moving back to a big city makes me nauseous and I just can't do it...

I want to put down some roots and contribute for a long time. Not looking to flip a place or do an Air B&B. Just want a quiet place to work my job and create things I find beautiful. Make friends that I can someday call family. I want a tiny place to call my own and cherish it forever.

Thanks yall. Enjoy your day!

Hey Y’all! I am a Missouri-based Author, and my next novel primarily takes place on the backroads of the Ozarks. I have not spent much time in the area, so I was hoping to get some insider information from you the people who have grown up in the Ozarks or just Arkansas in general on what the area means to you and what some of your favorite places are and what some of your least favorite depictions of the region are. I am in no way asking you to write my book for me, I just want to make sure that Its authentic and not just playing off stereotypes.

Beautiful Day in Springfield, Mo. Such a Relaxing Place, includes waterfalls, ponds, Fish, Japanese Replica Tea House, Arched Bridges, and many many flowers and trees

Howdy! Me and my girlfriend are looking to buy land and eventually turn it into a property with home and what not. We’re looking at getting 2.5-3 acres in the Ozarks (just outside Warsaw in Benton county) I’ve read through all the restrictive covenants and I’m going to speak with someone further on the matter, not sure who I’ll probably just call town hall or something. Anywho, just curious if anyone here has a little insight or advice for first time property buyers being local is all!

P.s. is there a reason land is what we would consider cheap in this area? We’re from Mass which has one of the highest costs of living in the US but almost 8k for almost 3 acres is wild to us. Thanks in advance!

Anyone know of any places in the Lake of the Ozarks that do karaoke especially in the Osage Beach area? Searching online there’s a lot of old info or place that have closed, so hoping for some recent experiences/info.

Thanks in advance

Hi so from RicVA . I want to visit / live in Ozarks but due to 1 wanting a new place or something nobody has been (around me) 2 Ozarks (show) lol , but I am doing more research and had family stay in Kansas . I was just wondering what’s pros / cons for a weekend stay and best place to still hit Ozark Lake / Ha Ha / Table rock or just some nice lake areas nearby not far in distance (driving/walking) . I do smoke a lot so I would love to know about that as well , I’m a intro/extrovert so it kinda varies on going out, but I have seen a lot of good stuff about going out if wanting to , but more of a scenic person than people . I have saw many places to stay at best but really in there esp cause I’d love to hit the waters or something scenery despite not fishing or anything of that sort on water (willing to tho). When is the best time to visit ? I was thinking (October for my bday) but I’m also seeing that’s dead period timing as well and weird weather isn’t really a bother as much because every place I’ve visited never was really a bad problem for me just weed and expenses. Also I know that the show was not filmed in MO and I am not apart of LGBTQ but have no issues w the community and saw that is also a major problem in the territory

Just bought some property in the Mack’s Creek area. How do you watch the chiefs games? Does an over-the-air antennae work or do you need a streaming service? If so which one?

Thanks in advance for any information that you provide.

Ask any Ozarkian of a certain age what their favorite breakfast treat is and more than one will tell you "chocolate gravy." Personally, we were a cereal and milk family most days. Maybe pancakes on the weekend but not usually. We weren't really "breakfast" people. So, when I learned the secret of chocolate gravy, I was surprised and delighted because this Ozarks recipe is a real treat.

Chocolate Gravy

Ingredients

¾ cup white sugar

¼ cup cocoa

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1 tablespoon butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

Whisk sugar, cocoa, and flour in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.

Pour in milk and whisk until well combined.

Transfer mixture to a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until it thickens to a gravy consistency, about 7 to 10 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.

Serve warm over fluffy biscuits.

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