Rob's Guidebook
Local Sightseeing from M8.
Here are a few places to explore that are less than an hour from the M8 cabins.
Whitaker Point Trailhead
This is an awesome hike!
Mount Nebo State Park
16728 State Hwy 155Easy hiking trails and mountain bike trails.
Haw Creek Falls
Good place to swim.
Boxley Valley Historic District
4699 AR-43At certain times you can see the Elk herd.
Mount Magazine State Park
577 Lodge DrThe lodge has great food with a phenomenal view.
Altus
There are a couple of vineyards with wine tasting sites.
Skydive River Valley
1413 East Main StreetYeppers! Skydiving is available just 15 minutes from our cabins!
Easy 2 mile hike. Great place if there has been enough rain for the falls to be flowing.
6 locals recommend
Glory Hole Falls Trail
Glory Hole Falls TrailEasy 2 mile hike. Great place if there has been enough rain for the falls to be flowing.
Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area
Food scene
Kasper’s
501 N Johnson StA good place to eat that is moderately priced.
Sweet Treats
5 E Main StThey are only open for lunch... great prices and excellent desserts.
Quick place to eat before heading up to the Ozark National Forest. They do breakfast also!
Wrecked Canoe Bar + Bistro
1100 E Main StQuick place to eat before heading up to the Ozark National Forest. They do breakfast also!
Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club
2614 W Main StGreat food! Alcohol served on premises.
The Ville Nutrition
1007 West Main Street
Oark General Store
117 Co Rd 5241Great Burgers!
Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant
3324 Swiss Family Dr
Foodie's Restaurant And Grill
2405 East Parkway DriveGood service and great food!
Serious Hikers
I haven’t actually hiked this one yet... but I will!!!
Sweden Creek Falls
697 Madison 3795ATTENTION! The trail back is a 4x4 trail consisting of a few creek crossings. I made it 3/4 of the way with my 4x4 truck and then had to walk the rest of the way.
Spainhour Falls
ATTENTION! The trail back is a 4x4 trail consisting of a few creek crossings. I made it 3/4 of the way with my 4x4 truck and then had to walk the rest of the way.
Pam's Grotto Trailhead
Pam's Grotto TrailSwimming Beach
A very clean lake up the mountain with a small beach area for swimming.
Lake Ludwig
Clean lake for Swimming.