This riding experience was made special by two things: the people and the scenery. The horses are…read moregreat too. Jeff is a super friendly guy who is very knowledgeable and loves his horses. They made my surprise engagement spectacular. Highly suggest for anyone looking for a great horseback riding experience. I will definitely be back!!!

From the owner: We are a full service outfitter specializing in guided trails & more. We are now in West Plains Mo…read moreat North Fork River Ranch. We provide the horses, tack and opportunities to make memories that will last a lifetime, leaving you with a worry-free retreat from your day to day grind. It is our priority to create family centered atmosphere where families, friends and couples can get together for horseback riding and enjoy the simple things in life. Family owned and operated since 2008!

We called at the last minute and they were able to accommodate my wife and I. It was the best…read moretrail ride experience ever! I rode Tom, who is a really friendly and calm Clydesdale!

Wonderful experience! The horses are extremely friendly and gentle to ride on. The host made us…read morehomemade chili and cornbread over a firepit in the evening. All in all, the entire event was magical! Highly recommend to all looking for any horse riding experience!

Absolutely magical--Summits Valley Shires is a hidden gem!…read more If you've never visited Summits Valley Shires & Sport Horses, do yourself a favor and go. It's not just a place--it's an experience. The farm is breathtaking, the horses are magnificent, and Judy Tews is, hands down, one of the kindest and most genuine people I've ever met. I recently got to see two of her new Shire foal, and it was one of those moments you never forget. Watching those big, beautiful babies trot around like they already know they are royalty? Incredible. Judy pours her heart and soul into these animals. Her love for the breed, her knowledge, and the way she opens her farm to visitors is truly special. Whether you're a horse lover, a family looking for something inspiring and wholesome to do, or someone who just appreciates seeing beauty up close--you will fall in love with this place. I can't recommend it enough. Go visit. Go meet Judy. And go meet some of the most stunning horses you'll ever lay eyes on. #SupportLocal #ShireHorseMagic #SummitsValleyShires

Great place to take the family! We have gone on carriage rides and have had many riding lessons…read more The owner is very nice and knowledgeable. The horses are beautiful and great around people! My kids have a blast riding and seeing all the animals.

I stay here every year. I find it hilarious seeing reviews of people complaining about no tvs or…read morecell service. Clearly non outdoors people showing up wanting Hilton in the woods. These are great affordable cabins on the river, nothing fancy. If you are staying in this area it's because you want to be outside the whole time. This is for those that want to play on the river but not sleep in a tent.

We stayed this weekend in a jacuzzi room for our anniversary. We had seen the place for years and…read morewere always curious so we decided to give it a try...boy were we pleasantly surprised. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the room was immaculately clean when we arrived. Super cute decor. Huge jacuzzi tub! The location to central to alot in the Laurel Highlands we were able to get up and hike the next morning we checked out and make it back in time to pack up. The price was so affordable (which is why I was kind of worried it was a fleabag) and there is plenty of parking. Didn't get to zoo this time but next time for sure! Cannot stress how happy we are with our stay. We are bringing our family up for a night this fall and have decided to do our anniversary here every year. LOVE THIS PLACE.

Best Luxury Cabins in Eminence!…read more This the place to stay in Eminence period. Coldwater Ranch has luxury Cabins at budget prices! Kathy Phillips and Dave Somers are wonderful hospitable hosts, at this bucolic out of the way gorgeous resort! If you are a regular traveler to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways this is the place. Super clean cabins well insulated, great A/C and heat.Free firewood. Filtered tap water, and water pressure is fantastic. Brand new sheets, tons of pillows, each cabin is decorated in country style. 3 miles from Main Street and 1 mile tucked into the back woods sits 250 acres of quiet, starlight and scenic tranquility. Dave Somers has refurbished all cabins and cabin 4 was our place for 7 delightful days. (4 over looks a beautiful pond and faces the sunrise). Dog friendly, we brought our two pups that played well with Kathy's doggies. See pics for gorgeous views of Coldwater, outside and in. 5 stars for Coldwater ranch! We will definitely go back to this amazing place!

Doesn't look like much as you drive down a gravel road. But the cabins are nice, clean, and well…read moremaintained. The owners are very welcoming! Each cabin has 2 twin beds, kitchenette, shower and a rustic country feel. They have a few "community" dogs that you can't help but love. You are close to everything for canoeing, food, and fun. A place to come back and relax by a fire or sit on the front porch.

I brought 2 of my horses to Oaks and Ivy in Marshfield Missouri. 6 weeks later they looked like…read morethey were being starved to death. I had the skinniest one of them vet checked. No illness and no parasites. This horse is the one that I bred. The vet said her not settling was most likely due to the severe weight loss. This weight loss was so bad that the vet recommended not even trying to rebreed until next year. I would give them a negative rating if it were an option. My video coverage is too large to post here

I'm so happy that I came across a Facebook post where someone recommended BRO. We are not…read moreexperienced kayakers and you should keep that in mind as you read this because that is the perspective from which I write. The person who took my reservation on the phone was fantastic. When we got to their main location, the girls who helped get us ready were outstanding. There was one person in particular, who was so incredibly helpful and put us at ease. When you finish up your registration you can use the restrooms at their store and there's plenty of merchandise that you can buy, both things that are helpful (think sunscreen, dry bags, snacks), and things that are fun, like postcards and stickers. We paid for a tandem kayak and for a valet service, which was very helpful and made it so that we had to drive to the put in place and then only had to pick up our car when we got to the end of our time. I didn't realize that the drive to the place where we would pick up the kayak and start our float (about 18 mins from the store) was over about 2 miles of a VERY bumpy, dusty, rocky road. Somebody might have mentioned it or it was in the literature, but I just missed it and was slightly worried because we just had a 2 wheel drive rental, and it was rough riding to get there so keep that in mind. When we arrived there was a pit toilet which was helpful and the guys helping with the boats were good (You might want to have some cash to give you a tip although I don't think that's expected but our guy was extra helpful.) Also I want to mention that I am plus-sized and had no problems with the kayak at all. We had an incredible time and it took us about three hours altogether including one stop along the way of about 20 minutes where we ate a snack (made sure to clean all of our trash up), swam for a while and went on our way. We went on a Tuesday at 11am and thought it was slightly crowded, it never felt overwhelming, and we were able to slow down or speed up whenever we felt that we were too close to another group. I also thought that people were respectful when they had speakers and it was never loud or obnoxious. Two things I didn't know before that I hope can help someone else. The first is that there were a couple of times when we went over fast moving water (I can't even really call it rapids, but definitely moving quickly) where we got stuck on the rocks and almost turned over. Not a huge deal and almost entirely due to our lack of experience, but just keep that in mind it's not 100% floating peacefully the entire time. Once we had that experience on the first couple times we were completely fine for the rest. The other thing is that just past the place where you pull in and drop off your kayak is a super fun area where you can paddle into a cave, jump from the rocks, and just kind of hang out. If we would've known that it was there we would've stayed around a bit longer. Again, nobody's fault Just something we didn't know beforehand. I highly recommend Buffalo River outfitters - we had a blast!

Overpriced, need reservation for a shuttle? and easily sold out. I don't get why you need a…read morereservation for a shuttle and why it's so expensive from Gilbert to tylers bend. It's a 15 minute drive for goodness sakes. Also how do you sell out for needing a shuttle ?

Trout anyway you like it. We started with triple ways of having it on appetizer. I then went for…read morethe trout almondadine and my wife had friend chicken. Had loaded hashbrown as a side which also cane spiced up with jalapeños as well as cheese & onions. Full bar and extensive menu with something for everyone. Gas up before you go as no gas stations for over 20 plus miles. Great place in the middle of nowhere.

Excellent place to unwind. Great restaurant great place to…read morecatch fish (catch and keep or catch and release) I think she's both rooms are basic but well taken care of beds are comfortable restaurants fantastic and the open in Bar Mill is wonderful .

Horribly managed, highly incompetent and very unprofessional and just downright trashy. The owner…read moreAmber consistently takes her customers onto the neighbors private property without their permission with complete disregard for the NO TRESPASSING signs, marked trees and gate at the entrance to beaver creek. She advertises this area as part of her horseback riding tour but she doesn't have permission from the owners to be there. Amber has complete disregard for other people at the creek. She takes her horses right on top of other people trying to enjoy the area, putting them at risk by potentially getting injured by her horses and let's the horses poop all around the other people in the water. Plus she always has a pack of unleashed dogs that she lets run wild. Moreover, she gets the horses to deep into the water where they start freaking out and a child was bucked off the horse due to Ambers unsafe decision to trample through private property. Furthermore, Amber is continually being charged with trespassing onto this private property and she will be held accountable for every person she brings with her on her horseback rides.

When we came out early this week, my boys were terrified of large animals and dogs. By the time we…read moreleft, they were only scared of pigs. Major win! Amber is fantastic with animals and children, and I always felt like my boys were in the best of hands. They both want to be cowboys now. Can't wait to come back for more lessons!