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Flippin in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Dams. Discover best things to do in Flippin with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Bull Shoals Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By papagrit - Berea, KY
You can drive around a turnabout next to the dam. It really has a beautiful view and gives you an idea of how deep the lake actually is.
2. Cotter Trout Dock Guided Trout Fishing Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 95 reviews
Arkansas Trout Fishing Outfitter Guide Service Guided Arkansas (one day) trout fishing trips on the White River and overnight (two day or more) fishing camp trips on our private 15 Acre island in the White River. Buffalo River wilderness area bass fishing trips and fishing camp trips. All trips are fully outfitted by us. Guides, fishing gear, camping gear (wall tents, cots, etc.), food and cooks are all included.On our one day (or half day) trips you don't just fish in the vicinity of our dock (called "fishing local"). On our usual "full day" trip, you fish 14 miles and on our usual "half day" you fish 10 miles of the White River. We then "pick you up" (along with your guides and Jon boats) and bring you back to our dock location in Cotter in our Suburbans and/or vans.Covering this larger portion of the river gives your guide the opportunity to get you to more "holes" (deeper areas) of the river where the guide knows the trout are likely to be. Catching 30 - 40 trout per day per person is not unusual. You can only keep five.If you prefer not to fish, we also do site-seeing trips the same way. Try our Shore Lunch of bacon and tomato sandwiches, black-eyed peas, hush-puppies, french fries and strawberry shortcake or banana pudding along with your freshly caught trout! This is all cooked by your guide along the riverbank over a charcoal fire.
Reviewed By William R - Hartford, Wisconsin, United States
Have been fishing from Cotter Trout Dock annually since before Debbie and Ron took over many years ago. I have NEVER been disappointed. You are treated like family. I have used many different guides. They are ALL good. Most recent trip was with Paden. This young man really knows that river. I would not hesitate in recommending him. He put me onto fish all day without lulls. Had my usual GREAT time. Highly recommended.
3. White River Family Fishing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Our customers say to us that they will never fish with another out fitter because our boats are so much more comfortable safer as our boats are twenty five percent larger five feet longer gives a lot of room and it adds to the trip. also the fact that our guides do not smoke or curse and are much more helpful and curious. these are a few things we here also that one of the reasons they count the days till they can come back is the great shore lunch everyone comments that a big fish is the only that tops the fish they caught cooked for lunch
Reviewed By Alan T - Lewisville, Texas
To say that our party of four enjoyed a half-day of trout fishing with Ralph Chatelain, of "White River Family Fishing," just wouldn't adequately describe the experience. He took us TROUT CATCHING, which is a whole lot more fun. We boarded his large, roomy boat at the State Park Trout Dock in the White River Tailwaters below Bull Shoals Dam. Over the next 4 1/2 hours, Ralph kept us entertained, kept our tackle in order, kept our bait in the water, and we caught a lot of trout. We kept our limit of 20 (four of us), but threw back more than that amount to fight another day. Ralph prepared us a terrific shore lunch with the trout we had just caught. Now that's a fresh fish dinner. We took our leftovers home for another dinner the next night. I won't even attempt to describe the beauty of the scenery along the White River, but recommend that you see if at your earliest opportunity. My best buddy told me that he believes it's so beautiful because that's where God plans to spend His retirement. Sounds reasonable to me. And yes, the next time I'm in the Bull Shoals area, I intend on going fishing again with Ralph Chatelain. You should too.
4. The Cheese Barn
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
We are a specialty store that offers Amish goods and fine cheese from Wisconsin and the Amish. We have free samples of cheese for customers to try before they buy. We cant sample everything, but we usually have about 15 different kinds of cheese to try every day. The variety is different from day to day. We also have honey and different spices made locally. Other items too numerous to mention.
Reviewed By Gran7 - Crossett
This is a great cheese barn...lots and lots of usual and unusual cheesed to be found here. They have unusual spices and interesting sauces. I will always stop here when in the area.
5. Wild Bill's Outfitters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By AllanD36 - Brisbane, Australia
This is a wonderful and relatively easy way to peacefully float down a lovely river and enjoy unspoiled nature in with little noise and usually few people. Wild Bill's Outfitters is located about 4 minutes drive from the Buffalo River just outside Yellville Arkansas. Bill's provided us with canoes, paddles and lifejackets and drove us with the canoes to the river at the put-in place. At his outfit store and office, Bill's has a good selection of most stores necessary and helpful for a fun time . He also has a BBQ but although tempting, we did not stay for it.
We had already booked by phone but signed-in at his store. We drove as directed to the end of the float and left our cars there. Bill's people picked us up and then drove us upriver with the canoes to the put-in place.
His people at the store were very helpful and knowledgable, and his canoes and paddles are all in good condition. We could have hired kayaks or floats but preferred canoes. before launching we were provided with a safety briefing about lifejackets capsizing and handling of the canoe in case of capsize.
We floated the river and at the planned end simply dragged the canoes onto a shingle beach and left them and all his gear there, picked up our cars and drove away.
In spring the head waters of the Buffalo River can be exciting as some is white water. This dries up in summer. We floated in mid summer last year with low water so the river was sluggish and flowed slowly, but the water was crystal clear and the scenery beautiful. We stopped for many swims. This August we floated after heavy rains so the water was cloudy and fast flowing water from bank to bank. Both floats were in the middle section of the river length. We had a great time on both occasions. and will certainly return next year and probably stay over night and enjoy his BBQ!
I have several recommendations
use GPS to get there. Bill's is a 30 to 40 minutes drive SE out of Harrison on 2 lane but good roads
You can rent comfortable over night cabins from Bill's.
book in advance including a time to be there (important as they transport to the put in locations at set times .
get there as early in the day as you can.
plan on about a three hour max float first time, Bill's will advise which
take -
water in a float or purchase from Bill's, light snacks in water proof containers, bathers, hats, sun screen, towels and a change of clothes (leave these in your car) camera in a water proof cover or box.
We had no wireless reception on the river.
We had a great time
6. James A. Gaston Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Situated on a high point, the Bull Shoals - White River State Park's James A Gaston Visitor Center offers sweeping views of the White River, Bull Shoals Dam, and the Bull Shoals Lake. The center's Exhibit Hall, lobby, gift shop and Johnboat Theater share the history and tell of the fish the area waters hold.
Reviewed By Johnny D - Farmington, Missouri
Super nice people and excellently maintained. Gives a great overview of the gargantuan task of building the Bull Shoals Dam. Nice gift shop too.
7. Big Spring Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By David T - Mountain Home, Arkansas
Rope swing and cold spring water make this watering hole the best place to beat the heat in the summer time in the Ozarks!
8. White River Distillery, Inc
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Denny K - Los Angeles, California
My husband and I on the spur of the moment decided we wanted to try some 'Moonshine' while here in the south, heading back to southern California. I got on line, White River Distillery came up, so I called, talked to Gary, the distiller and we decided to make our way up thru the state of Arkansas to meet Gary and taste some 'Moonshine'. We had no idea where we were going and ended up at the distillery on his property where he lives. We sat down, he started pouring the tastings into little cups and started to explain the process which was incredibly fascinating and educational for us both. AND he doesn't call it 'Moonshine', he calls it Corn Whiskey. Damn, it was really good stuff, smooth as silk! Unfortunately you can't buy the whiskey directly from Gary, so we ended up scouring the area and collected 12 bottles of his 'Corn Whiskey' to take back home. Yup, that is how much we liked his work! Thanks for a great afternoon Gary. Hope we can come back.
9. Bull Shoals Caverns
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Join us at Bull Shoals Caverns for a trip back in time to the Ordovician period, 350 million years ago, when the caverns were created. Bull Shoals Caverns, located in Bull Shoals, Arkansas is a limestone cave that is still alive and growing today in the Ozark Mountains. The caverns are home to camel crickets, bats, salamanders, underground rivers and many different varieties of cave formations. Come visit in person and see the real thing!
Reviewed By AnApple - Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA
On a Friday around 1:00 I called and the man said the last cave tour was at around 4:00 and I told him I would see how many in our group wanted to go and hoped to see him. Upon our arrival at 3:00 there was a sign saying that the last cave tour was in progress and there would be no more. There were no cars in the parking lot and I think the cave operator simply wanted to go home early. Maybe in a few years upon our return to the area they will be open for business.
10. Bull Shoals Theater of the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By spacepilot500 - Roswell, New Mexico
I was told that I would experience some great local talent at the theater. I really enjoyed the show, consisting of fiddlers, singers, and other musicians from Arkansas and Missouri. Several of the performers also played in the Mountain Home symphony, and one very talented girl, a 15 year old fiddle player, had recently returned from performing at the White House. The show was less formal, and not as flashy as you might see in Branson. At times audience members would even shout song requests to musicians. That was not a drawback, as the kids and adults knew how to play, and made you feel like guests at a real old time Ozarks mountain jamboree. There was just about every type of music including funny folk songs, classical, bluegrass, western swing etc. During the break you could buy a barbequed lunch for only $2-3. It was indeed a treat to be at the performance!
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