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Fishing the Little Buffalo near the cabin
 
Activities
If just kicking back in the hot tub, watching the deer with your morning coffee or taking a dip in the swimming hole isn’t enough to get your blood pumping, we can suggest some more strenuous activities without having to get in the car, such as fishing, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing the Little Buffalo, fossil and arrowhead hunting, hiking and birding. During high water, experienced canoeists find paddling the Little Buffalo a challenging and exhilarating experience without the crowds that are often present on the Buffalo National River. Put in at our ford, paddle to Jasper and arrange for a shuttle back. My Blue Heaven is located near the center of Newton County, which encompasses some of the most ruggedly beautiful terrain in the Ozark Mountains, with 6 of the 10 highest peaks in the bioregion. Over half of the county is public land, managed by either the National Park Service (Buffalo National River), the USDA Forest Service (Ozark National Forest) or Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (various Wildlife Management Areas). Opportunities abound for the outdoor enthusiast including: Canoeing A short drive will put you at Ponca and some of the best white-water floating on the Buffalo River. If water levels are lower, put-in points from Pruitt to Tyler Bend are within easy reach. Numerous concessionaires can provide reasonable canoe rental and/or shuttle service. For more information, visit the Buffalo National River website. Caving Nearby commercial caves include: * Mystic Caverns, about 30 minutes away, * Blanchard Springs Caverns, a couple of hours away. * Hurricane River Cave, about an hour and a half away. Arrangements can be made for guided tours of nearby wild caves. Please inquire. Wildlife Viewing Newton County is the self-proclaimed “Elk Capital of Arkansas” with several resident elk herds along the Buffalo National River. The Ponca area provides the greatest chance of an Elk sighting of anywhere in the Ozarks, and is about a 30 minute drive from My Blue Heaven. The footage featured in the video to the right was filmed before dawn in late October, just outside Ponca, beside the highway, from the vehicle. We can also help with arrangements for horseback riding, mountain biking and guided fishing trips. Please inquire. My Blue Heaven provides a wide selection of guidebooks for these and other activities.
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If you want to do more than relax
Hiking Nearby hikes include: * Alum Cove, just a 15 minute drive from My Blue Heaven * The Buffalo River Trail * Parts of the Ozark Highlands Trail http://www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark/recreation/alum_cove.htmlhttp://www.nps.gov/buff/hiking.htmhttp://www.hikearkansas.com/ohta.htmlshapeimage_5_link_0shapeimage_5_link_1shapeimage_5_link_2
Alum Cove state park is just a few minutes from My Blue Heaven Red-bellied woodpeckers abound on the property Rue Anemone can be found throughout the river bottoms
During cooler weather, explore nearby areas.  While hiking, search for wildflowers and keep an eye out for some of the local wildlife.  
 
Winter Buffalo River vista Boulder-strewn Terrapin branch off the Buffalo National River
During warm weather, grab your water shoes, mask and snorkel or spinning rod and explore the river.  Each hole of water has its own character and inhabitants, and the fishing is good to boot.
 
A nice sized brownie caught in the Little Buffalo
See the Jasper Chamber of Commerce website for many more activities in the area.
 
Elk Footage Courtesy of Brandon Grove Come spend a weekend with us in the Ozark Mountains near the Little Buffalo River (870)446-5783
Rock Climbing Within a 30-40 minute drive you can be at some of the best climbing areas Arkansas has to offer. * Sam’s Throne * Horseshoe Canyon * Cave Creek Canyon http://www.southeastclimbing.com/climbing_areas/arkansas/sams_throne.htmshapeimage_10_link_0
Kelli climbing on Roundtop. There is great rock-climbing to be had in the Ozarks The Glory Hole is also nearby to My Blue Heaven Kid’s stuff If you are young or just have a playful attitude there is lots of fun to be had at My Blue Heaven. Catch crawdads at the swimming hole, hunt for fossils and arrowheads, and we even have a playhouse hidden among the trees. Indoor activities include a wide selection of board games and a video game console. Playing in the swimming hole near the cabin The playhouse at My Blue Heaven Hiking and exploring the Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area Chris, Bella and Bungo at play in the swimming hole on the Little Buffalo River
 
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