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An Ozark Experience

Program Number: 4555RJ
Start and End Dates:
9/16/2012 - 9/21/2012; 6/2/2013 - 6/7/2013; 9/8/2013 - 9/13/2013; 10/27/2013 - 11/1/2013;
Duration: 5 nights
Location: Mountain View, Arkansas
Price starting at: $568.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type: History & Culture Activity Level: t (see description)
Meals: 15; 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners    
Meal Options: Low Fat; Low Salt; Vegetarian    

Immerse yourself in traditions as you take an unhurried view of the beautiful Ozark Mountain region. Float along the lazy flowing White River in a raft and enjoy a relaxing walk in the Ozark National Forest studying plants and wildlife. Become part of this way of life as you listen to songs and stories descended from the British Isles and visit with the Ozark Folk Center's artisans to discover their creative talents. You'll not forget this area after you've picnicked by a clear flowing stream or discovered the unrivaled beauty of Blanchard Cave — memories await you!




Highlights

• Feel the struggles and joy of life in the Ozarks in living history presentations and through the creative talents of local artisans.
• Go on an expert-led exploration of Blanchard Springs Caverns, one of the nation’s premiere cave systems.
• Delight in two evening musicals performed by Folk Center musicians.



Activity Particulars

Walking up to one mile. Climbing in/out of rubber raft.




Date Specific Information

6-2-2013, 10-27-2013

Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.



Coordinated by Ozark Folk Center.




Mountain View

Just a short distance from Mountain View, the hills and valleys of the Ozarks harbor geological wonders such as the Blanchard Springs Caverns, a maze of water-carved rock deep in the Ozark National Forest. The lively, old-time town itself is committed to preserving Ozark culture, including banjo picking and storytelling in the town square.
Accommodations
Lovely motel with forest view, outdoor pool.
Meals and Lodgings
   Cabins at the Dry Creek
  Cabins at the Dry Creek 6 nights
 Cabins at the Dry Creek
Type: Full Service Hotel
  Description: octagonal shaped clusters have rooms with glass on three sides, many with view of the woods; oak furnishings include glider rockers, deck
  Contact info: 1032 Park Ave.
Mountain View, AR 72560 USA
phone: 800-264-3655
web: ozarkfolkcenter.com
  Room amenities: small refrigerator, cable television, coffee maker/coffee, cement pad with outdoor furniture, deck
  Facility amenities: small refrigerator, cable television, coffee maker/coffee, private bath, telephone
  Smoking allowed: No
  Bathroom: one of our accessible rooms has a roll in shower
  Additional nights prior: $65.-75. please call for availability 1-800-264-3655
  Check in time: 2:00 PM
  Additional nights after: $65.-75. please call for availability 1-800-264-3655
  Check out time: 11:00 AM


Travel Details
  Start of Program:
Check-in from 2-4pm @ Cabins at Dry Creek; light snacks, folders & name badges at Skillet Restaurant You will be staying at Cabins at the Dry Creek that night.
  End of Program:
after follow up, light lunch; approx. 12-12:45pm You will be staying at Cabins at the Dry Creek the night before.
  Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Road Scholar Health & Safety form and Ozark Folk Center liability release form
  Parking availability:
No fee for parking; may be in front of room or just across the road from room
Transportation
To Start of Program
  Location:  Cabins at the Dry Creek
  Nearest city or town:  Mountain View
  Nearest highway: 1/2 miles from Hwys. 5,9,14
  Nearest airport:  Little Rock
  From End of Program
  Location: Cabins at the Dry Creek
    (Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
 

Little Rock Airport

 

From Airport

 
 

Service:

 

Commercial Van/Shuttle
Dona Sawyer
phone: 870-213-8144
Advanced Reservations Required

 

Per Person/One Way:

 

$160
Prices are subject to change.
 

Travel Time:

 

2 1/2 
 

Distance:

 

230 miles round trip
   

Dona Sawyer can also be reached at 870-213-8144 or by email, donasdoings@yahoo.com. You can also contact Sharon Wesson, another driver, at 870-585-2160.
 
Driving Directions
  Little Rock Go North on Hwy 67. Exit is Heber Springs, a right hand exit. Continue on this road, which is Hwy 5, North. Just outside of Heber Springs you will take Hwy 25, North, which is the bypass. Go through several small communities, i.e. El Paso and Rose Bud, Tumbling Shoals and Ida. At Wolf Bayou, Hwy 5, you will turn left and keep on this road until you come to a "T" road on the outskirts of Mtn. View. This is Hwy 14. Turn left and continue until you come to the stoplight. At the light, turn right and continue for approx. 1 1/2 miles (you will go through another light at the Wal Mart entrance) until you see a sign the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Turn left here, onto the Jimmy Driftwood Parkway/Spur Rd 382. This is the road to the Park (Dulcimer Shoppe is on your left)Follow Park signs to the Cabins at Dry Creek.
  Little Rock Airport Hwy. 440 East; continue to the Jacksonville Exit, Hwy. 67; going North take the right hand Exit for Heber Springs, this is Hwy. 5; stay on this road until you reach Hwy.5/25 North, which is the bypass. This road will pass through several small communities, i.e. El Paso, Rose Bud, Tumbling Shoals & Ida. At the Wolf Bayou community, Hwy 5 turns left and will take you to the outskirts of Mtn. View. At the T road (Hwy 14) you will turn left and come to the first stop light; turn right and go a mile and a half and watch for the Park signs. (you will go through one more stop light at the entrance to Wal Mart before you see the signs) Turn left onto Jimmy Driftwood Parkway and this road will take you into the Folk Center. Follow the signs to the Cabins at Dry Creek and HERE YOU ARE!!
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


Daily Schedule

Day 1: After dinner there will be an overview of schedule and get acquainted. Park bus will take participants to an informal, local music program.
(Sunday, September 16)

Note: Should be able to get on & off bus; please let us know beforehand if bus with lift is needed.
   
 Arrive To: Check-in @ Cabins at Dry Creek from 2-4pm.
 Afternoon: Light snacks & get aquainted during check-in time; can pick up name badges & folders
 Dinner: Dinner @ Skillet Restaurant
 Evening: Transportation to one of the local, informal music programs known as Jimmy Driftwoods'
   
Accommodations: Cabins at the Dry Creek
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2: Guided walk/program in the Ozark National Forest; a picnic lunch, followed by a guided tour of Blanchard Cave; after tour, short walk to Blanchard Springs before Park bus returns to Folk Center; evening program
(Monday, September 17)

Note: Should be able to walk 1 mile on forest path/hard top road/board walk; Cave tour is .6 mile on well lit, non skid surfaces w/hand rails on inclines;
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast at the Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center
 Morning: A guided walk to learn more about Blanchard Spring and the Ozark people who first settled that area
 Lunch: A picnic lunch in the Ozark National Forest @ Blanchard
 Afternoon: A guided tour of Blanchard Springs Caverns and a self guided tour of Blanchard Springs
 Dinner: Dinner @ the Skillet Restaurant @ the Folk Center
 Evening: One of two programs, either music & musical instruments or a living history program about the White River
   
Accommodations: Cabins at the Dry Creek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Float the gently flowing White River in a rubber raft with Park staff as guide & paddler; evening program
(Tuesday, September 18)

Note: Should be able to get in and out of a rubber raft
   
 Breakfast: Early morning breakfast @ the Skillet Restaurant
 Morning: A staff guided float on the gently flowing White River; snack & water provided
 Lunch: A picnic lunch in the pavilion @ the Folk Center
 Afternoon: Class varies; could be playparty games or old time square dance; however, if the river is low and the float has taken some time, then we may offer a free afternoon
 Dinner: Dinner @ the Skillet Restaurant @ the Ozark Folk Center
 Evening: Evening program on some aspect of the Ozarks; may be living history or may be about music & musical instruments
   
Accommodations: Cabins at the Dry Creek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: First visit to Crafts Village; storytelling program @ noon; musicians give 30 minute concerts, hourly; attend the evening music program in Centers' auditorium
(Wednesday, September 19)

Note: Craft area is fully accessible and has areas for sitting; shops are air conditioned
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast @ the Folk Centers' full service restaurant
 Morning: An orientation program about the Folk Center, its inception and other interesting aspects of this unique Arkansas State Park
 Morning: First visit to the Craft Village and the artisans of the Folk Center w/break as needed
 Lunch: Lunch @ the Skillet Restaurant
 Lunch: Before lunch, there will be storytelling in the Crafts Village
 Afternoon: One of a variety of programs highlighting some aspect of the Ozark way of life
 Afternoon: Another time to visit the Crafts Village
 Dinner: Once again, we'll be @ the Skillet Restaurant
 Evening: First of the Folk Centers' evening musicals in the large auditorium @ the Park
   
Accommodations: Cabins at the Dry Creek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Morning program, Crafts Village w/noon storytelling; afternoon visit to Stone County museum followed by a self guided tour of historic buildings in downtown Mountain View; final visit to Crafts Village (optional) and evening musical.
(Thursday, September 20)
   
 Breakfast: Skillet restaurant @ the Ozark Folk Center
 Morning: A talk and a hands-on program about tomahawks & a chance to try your hand at throwing one; with a break afterwards for hot or cold drinks
 Lunch: At the full service restaurant, the Skillet
 Lunch: Storytelling before the noon meal
 Afternoon: A self-guided tour (w/map provided) of the historic buildings of Mountain View
 Afternoon: A trip to the Stone County Museum
 Dinner: Grilled or fried, Arkansas raised catfish dinner complete with all the trimmings
 Evening: Music concert, different from the previous evenings concert, in the large auditorium at the Park
   
Accommodations: Cabins at the Dry Creek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Passionate, living history program; time for Cabins' check-out; short closing regarding the prior week; light lunch
(Friday, September 21)
   
 Breakfast: Breakfast provided by the Skillet Restaurant at the Ozark Folk Center State Park
 Morning: After room check-out (10am) a wrap-up of the weeks events (11:15am)
 Morning: Living History presentation
 Lunch: A light lunch @ the Skillet Restaurant (directly following the wrap-up)
   
Accommodations: Cabins at the Dry Creek
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Free Time Opportunities
  
  Ozark Folk Center State Park Ozark Getaways
Phone: 888-679-2859 OR you may go to www.yourplaceinthemountains.com; this is the Mountain View area Chamber of Commerce website or call them at 870-269-8068 For additional information, visit www.ozarkgetaways.com
Important information about your itinerary: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.


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