![]() The Peace Pole Project was started in Japan over 50 years ago as a movement for continuing to push towards a more peaceful world, with supporters planting Peace Poles in their towns as a symbol of supporting the peace movement. The bridge today now stands as a landmark of history to those who visit and gives visitors an insight to the state of travel in the early 20 th century. The bridge that now stands today was rebuilt and opened in 1985 using blueprints that were used in maintenance work to bring the bridge up to new state standards in the 1940’s. This bridge was an essential part of getting goods through the National Forest, but it was destroyed in a torrential rainfall in 1982. The Sylamore Swinging Bridge opened for use in 1914 as part of the first road traveling through the Ozark National Forest. Sylamore Creek Swinging Bridge Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons ![]() There is also an old-fashioned country store full of fresh, local produce and antiques. The original mill was built in 1914, and it now stands as a landmark full of old tools, original equipment, and Indigenous artifacts. The Old Mill is a historical landmark preserved along Mirror Lake. The Washington Street Park and Mountain View Meeting Place are not large, fancy venues, but they are reminiscent of the simple roots of the Ozark way of life. The park is located close to the Mountain View Meeting Place where visitors can find a free down-home country music show from local musicians. Washington Street Park is a simple little park near the heart of Mountain View where many of the local pickers and musicians meet to play and have jam sessions. The Ozark Folk Center State Park is a place for visitors to learn about and grow to have an appreciation for the culture of the South and of the Ozarks. The park features more than twenty artisans who demonstrate, create, and sell handmade goods for visitors to experience. The park is opened mid-April to mid-November with the highlighted features being the opportunity for guests to hear live Southern mountain music, view artisans working at their craft, and touring the herb garden. The Ozark Folk Center State Park is dedicated to highlighting the craft, culture, and music of the Ozarks. Ozark Folk Center State Park By Brandonrush – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Visitors can also find walking and biking trails, as well as a campground and Visitor’s Center full of information. The tour highlights passages carved out of the stone by water, an underground river, and the world’s largest flowstone! In no particular order… Blanchard Springs Cavernsīlanchard Springs Caverns is a living cave that offers an opportunity for new discoveries with every visit.įorest Service Guides lead three different types of tours throughout the cave. The Best Things to Do in Mountain View, AR Google Maps and other navigation apps work great in this part of the country, though navigation systems in cars can miss some major landmarks if they haven’t been updated. I get skittish driving in the mountains in winter, but that might just be me. Roads are well marked and maintained other than in very rural areas. Getting almost anywhere out of Little Rock without wheels is very difficult.ĭriving in Arkansas is pretty easy. If you are flying into Arkansas, I have tips for renting a car below. ![]() ![]() If you are new to this part of the world, you might be shocked at just how hard it is to get around without a car. There are buses that will get you as close as Clinton, but then you’ll need to take a taxi for an hour which might not be feasible. TL DR You will probably need a car to get to Mountain View.
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