Family-friendly resorts in the Twin Lakes area boast stay-and-play accommodations, with onsite wakeboarding, golfing and horseback riding. Full-service fisherman’s lodges along the banks of the White River help you land the big one with tackle outfitters and experienced guides at your fingertips. For a truly natural experience, sequester yourself in secluded cedar cabins deep in the heart of Ozarks mountain country.

The picturesque Ozarks landscape is your playground. There are scenic mountain trails to be hiked, history to be relived and no shortage of adventures to be had. Enjoy panoramic views of limestone bluffs as you float down the Buffalo River. Tour the living caves at Blanchard Springs Caverns, once home to Civil War soldiers and saber tooth tigers. The White River’s trophy-sized trout aren’t going to catch themselves. What are you waiting for?

The region’s Southern heritage and agricultural history greatly influence any Ozarks dining experience. Hunker down for some home-style cooking: country-fried steak with white gravy, fried-green tomatoes and bread pudding with almond sauce. Mountain-fed lakes and streams are the sources of fresh-caught smoked or grilled trout. Or head to Jo Jo’s Catfish Wharf for some lightly breaded catfish filets and hush puppies washed down with sweet iced tea.

How to Get Here

Fly into the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport or the Ozark Regional Airport, conveniently located just six miles from Mountain Home. Baxter and Boone County Airports are additional options, and getting to your final destination is easy since both have onsite rental car services.

Getting Around

Rental cars are available at regional airports and surrounding areas and are typically the best way to get from point A to point B in the Ozarks. Nature this untouched is best explored on foot, on a mountain bike or on horseback. Kayak and canoes are readily available for traveling the many mountain streams and rivers, while water skiing and wakeboarding offer unique views of the Twin Lakes.