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Get inspired and experience the Ozarks through our stories.
Tips on restaurants, dog-friendly activities, kayaking, and hiking the Ozarks. A local’s guide to fully experiencing our area in North Central Arkansas. If there is anything specific you’d like us to write about – holler at us.
What to do on Spring Break in the Ozarks
It’s the most magical time in the Ozarks, Spring Break! I was super lucky to grow up near Pangburn, Arkansas and spend every free moment out in the Ozark Mountains. I’v
Lucky Stars – 2024 Total Eclipse in Arkansas
UPDATE MARCH 3, 2024 Announcing our camping options for the Arkansas 2024 Total Eclipse! We have had many local folks ask us to rep their land for this event. But these are the t
Meet Teresa Dixon
Teresa is our Director of Operations, the core of Ivy Vacations and she means the WORLD to us. Without her, we wouldn’t survive an hour! October is her birthday month so we a
Take a Roadtrip to see Arkansas Fall Colors
Fall colors are almost here! So get ready to jump in the car and cruise along the best roads for leaf peeping! Due to the wide variety of tree types, our area is wonderful for fall
Best Swimming Holes in Arkansas Ozarks
*Updated Summer 2023* We have compiled a list of the best swimming holes in Arkansas! Many of our properties are located on the White River and Little Red River. Both rivers are ta
10 Things to Do in Heber Springs, Arkansas
Where to Stay 1. Sulphur Creek Outfitters This is a great little gem of an outdoor shop in Heber Springs with top-quality hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and rock climbing
10 Dog-Friendly Activities in the Ozarks
There are bookoos of dog-friendly activities in our corner of the Ozarks, and we’ve created a list of our staff favorites. Read on: 1. Gravity Brewworks An amazing local microbre
2022 4th of July Events
The 4th of July is just around the corner! We have vacation rental properties in the Mountain View, Calico Rock, and Heber Springs areas so we’ve created a list of the 4th of
Buffalo River Snake Medicine – Travel Journal
We floated for about 45 minutes in the wilderness. Buffalo National River, Arkansas. Amy found us an ideal home for the night; tall bluffs, shelter with trees, sand for sleeping,&n