Ozarks + Fall Colors..

Hi

Iam from the DFW Area, and am planning on going to the Ozarks when the FALL Colors are at peak(Mostly around Oct 2nd/3rd Week -- I look at http://www.ozarkmtns.com/ for updated Info at that time).

I have a few Questions in this regard..

This is what i want to do during my weekend...

(1). Drive around all the scenic drives(As Much as Possible).

(2). Secondly, would like to Hike / Bike around in the Valley.

Would like to stay in a Log Cabin kind of thing..

Where(Place .. Village/Town) do u think i should make as a Focal Point?

Thanks!

Ozarks + Fall Colors..

Branson or Eureka Springs would be a good base for you because of all the lodging options. Honestly, the third week will probably be past the peak of fall colors - the first or second week would be best.

There are lots of scenic drives in NW AR and SW MO, through the hills and around the lake. When you narrow down your choices, I would be glad to make more suggestions!

Ozarks + Fall Colors..

Cool, Got what ur trting to say..

Given the timeline, I think.. Will Fly to Little Rock, AR and would drive to Springfield, MO

How can i best utlise this timeline? And whats a Good Weekend to see Colors in October?

Thanks!

Mohan.

It depends on our weather here. Honestly it has been SO Warm we may not have a change until mid October. The temp has to consistantly be in the low sixties - still 80-90 here now. The drive from LR north (Fayetteville) or West from LR to Hot Springs is beautiful to see the wonderful change. The best village/town to visit and enjoy the scenes is Eureka Springs or Hot Springs both offer many tourism areas. Good places to eat and stay. Bath house row is interesting to tour in HS. Enjoy your stay!

FYI - you can get a direct flight from Dallas to Springfield - airport code SGF.

The weather has been warmer, but as of today it is starting to cool off - it is 55 in Springfield right now with a high today in the mid-70%26#39;s - my money is still on the second week of October.

You shouldn%26#39;t miss the Scenic Byway of Highway 5 through the Ozark National Forest (ONF) - Mountain View, Calico Rock and Mountain Home serve as the towns to visit along the way. There are great hiking and biking trails in the ONF, particularly between Mtn. View and Calico Rock, plus the Caverns at Blanchard Springs are incredible (many times more beautiful than Carlsbad and Luray).

As for checking on the leaves - local nature photographer Tim Ernst keeps a blog going to update the turning leaves in the Ozarks.

http://www.cloudland.net/currentjournal.html

As for a nice place, try Edsrock Lodge in Calico Rock - great family lodge overlooking the White River and ONF from a bluff above the River.l

http://www.vrbo.com/63261

Enjoy your trip.

How are the colors turning out.. Iam looking from 21 to 24th October..

I heard Hwy 7 is what i shud be driving on... Is that True .. Is it the Best???

Mohan

Due to the warm weather the colors have just not made it here yet. They are coming but probably won%26#39;t be in full glory by next weekend since we are in for another warm week next week. I would take Hwy 7 which I believe you get on around Russellville. It will take you straight through the Ozark National Forest. In Harrison I would take Hwy 62 over to Eureka Springs for a day or two before heading on to Missouri. Beatiful country even without full fall colors. Hope you enjoy your trip.

I would be interested to know if you enjoyed your fall trip to the Ozarks and if all the information you got was helpful. I%26#39;m thinking of going myself this fall. Thanks!

Eureka Springs would be a great place to stay but I would also suggest Devil%26#39;s Den State Park south of Fayetteville would meet your requirements. They have inexpensive cabins to stay in and is full of hiking/biking trails. I would recommend the Yellow Rock trail as it leads up to an overlook of mountains/trees that will be beautiful with color. You can do a search for Devil%26#39;s Den State Park and go to their website for more info.

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