On a Monday morning in April we (I, mother and daughter) set out to cruise through the glorious…read morecanyon on wheels. Feeling a bit hesitant at first to do it on bike but it was the best feeling. It was a perfect 68, clear skies and lilac blooms along the way. The perfection was almost overwhelming. A tram is also available for a round trip adventure but the bike was just too fun to pass up. Along the way we saw all kinds of little critters, snakes, fish and birds. Stopped at the tree house, chapel and most of the waterfalls. On bike with all the stops about 2 hours, walking could easily be 3+. Bikes are $15 each and I highly recommend getting there early so you have your pick cause the good ones go fast. Some have baskets and you should get one of those and then fill it with a picnic lunch. Little under $20 per person for entry, with discounts for veterans, seniors and children. Large parking but the place is popular, so again if possible arrive early.

Our plane was late and so we were off to a late start. This place was worth the drive and I…read moredefinitely want to make it back for the tram tour. We had lunch and our table had a view of a waterfall. Food was good, but the blueberry vinegar pie was a star. Great place to spend the day.

Not a single trip to our 1919 log cabin in Eureka Springs is ever really complete until we've…read morestopped by Magnetic Springs for a couple of bottles of cold, delicious Ozark mountain spring water. Furthermore, our good friends Alvin and Charlie run the nearby Magnetic Springs Resort. (Hey, it's a gay friendly, clothing optional place. Great for what it is but probably not a prime choice for heterosexual Southern Baptist types who are in town for a weekend of Bible study and Trump worship.) You really need to stop by these historic springs if you're in the Eureka Springs area -- lots of doctors and artists (and temperance advocate Carrie Nation!) lived in this area a hundred and twenty years ago. Lots of nearby bars and restaurants, as well as shops and galleries. (This is just around the bend from Main Street, for Pete's sake.)

Always love stopping by here and putting my hands in the water. It is so serine…read more Such a cool place to visit.

Nice easy trail for an early morning walk. Even though the water was low, enough was flowing to see…read morethe namesake waterfalls. Birds were singing and we saw several squirrels that seemed to not mind our presence. Lots of lizards and water spiders along with pools of minnows It was well worth the 90 mins we spent here.

Beautiful trail with amazing views! The family enjoyed it tremendously, I couldn't go since it's…read morenot scooter friendly, but the pictures and videos are great!

Great hiking areas, creek access for wading. Great family and picnic area. Gun range on the west…read moreside along with my favorite trails, Purple, Orange and White. Great switchback trails and four season hiking and trail running. Horses are allowed also, so keep your eyes open. Always be prepared with water and bug spray!

Took my great grand kids here and they loved riding the bat coaster. Wish the food was cheaperread more

Best choice in town if you have little ones with too much energy and want to spend $0.read more

Nice well-kept park with soccer fields, dog park, skate park, and playgrounds. The bathrooms are…read morekept clean, and the grounds of the park are always maintained, grass cut etc.

Perfect place for long runs, I love the Galloway town area and the rivers on the way. If you like…read moreto run then you need to try this place

Fun little park with rocks to climb. Sadly the cave was closed but we were still able to climb…read morearound above it. It looked like there were some small trails too but we did not follow them

We loved it here. The water was cold and clean and the view was beautiful. Wish I had a moonshine…read morebeach close to my house

Great beach for families. Tucked away from the open water, so the waves are minimal for kids…read moreplaying.

Somewhere in Branson, tucked behind the tourist shops and fudge factories, we decided to go full…read morenature mode and hit the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area--which sounds way more intense than it actually is. I was half-expecting to see a bear with a banjo or a raccoon running a moonshine still. Instead, we got about 140 acres of surprisingly legit wilderness... with signs. Lots of signs. Branson knows how to label a rock. The trail started off innocent enough--wood chips, some chirping birds, a suspicious squirrel staring us down. Then came the stairs. Not like "oh look, a couple of steps," but 315 stone steps carved into the side of a bluff like Mother Nature was training for a StairMaster commercial. Whoever built these things must have been part mountain goat, part lunatic. Down we went, each step echoing with the soundtrack of my thighs weeping. Somewhere between Step 89 and existential crisis, we passed a little cave where I'm 83% sure a wizard lives. It was cool, literally and metaphorically. We didn't go in though--look, we respect magical real estate. At the bottom was a view of Lake Taneycomo so pretty it made me forgive the stair situation. There were trees, chirping birds, and a breeze that whispered, "Hey, good luck going back up." We lingered at a little waterfall trickle (emphasis on trickle--it hadn't rained much) and contemplated faking an injury to avoid the climb. Eventually, we powered back up, legs shaking, pride shattered, but hearts full. Or maybe that was just dehydration. Back at the top, we found a porch swing near the ruins of an old homestead, which felt like a reward from the hiking gods. If you ever wanted to swing gently while staring into the distance and pretending you're in a Nicholas Sparks movie, this is your spot. All in all, 5 stars would hike again. Just next time, I'm bringing hiking poles.

People who go to Branson for shows and shopping are missing the REAL beauty of this place. I did…read morethe two mile loop that takes you down to the lake and back up to the parking lot. The beauty of the Ozarks is breathtaking! There are restrooms and covered picnic tables as well.

Cricket Creek Marina Campground is a beautiful serene campground nestled in the trees by the lower…read morepart of Table Rock Lake. This part of the lake is calm and way less crowded even though it's super close to Branson. This is a great place to camp with your 5th, motorhome or trailer! They even have pull through sites for buses and longer rigs. Each site is well paved for leveling and have electric & water hookups. The dumping station is conveniently located across the street from the camping sites. Cricket Creek is dog friendly, retiree and family oriented. This is a beautiful camp ground to walk and it's a short distant walk to the marina. This campground is very clean and well maintained.

This is a hidden jewel in the Ozarks. It is absolutely beautiful, and the marina is right next…read moredoor. Close to everything, but a world away.

This playground is amazing! It is huge and has so much to offer. I came here with my children for…read morean event and it was really fun. There are two huge pavilions with tables, which were nice since the day we came it was raining on and off. There is a huge, well more like super huge, playground for all ages. Next to the playground is a water park/splash park. My kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There is parking right next to the play areas, and then across from the parking lot are fields for more activities. We did not go over there, but it looked very nice and big.

Amazing! Much needed splash park in the area! Great temperature on the water. Cute, fun and the…read morekiddos love it! Super adorable playground and neighborhood right next door/across the street!