Top Mountain Town!
What makes a Top Mountain Town?
* Mountains! Yes! We have the Boston Mountains in our Ozarks!
* Wild elk! Yes! Searcy County is the Elk Hunting Capital of Arkansas!
* Trout Fishing! Yes! We have trout fishing in Marshall at Raccoon Springs City Park!
* Ranches and Cowboys! Yes! We have loads of them! Cattle too!
* National Forest & National Park Service Land! Yes! We have both!
* Snow! Yes! We get snow and enjoy four seasons!
* Hiking Trails! Yes! Many fabulous trails, including the Ozark Highlands Trail!
* Horseback Riding! Yes! We have some of the best riding in America!
* Mountain Biking! Yes! Bring your bike to the Bobcat Trail in Marshall!
* Bears! Yes! Lots of Black Bears! Even an occasional Mountain Lion!
* Cute Shops & Restaurants! Yes! Have you been to Leslie?
* Clear streams! Yes! Ours are some the very clearest!
* Uncrowded! Yes! Only about 12 people per square mile here!
* Rock Climbing and Whitewater Kayaking! Yes! We have both in the Richland Creek area!
* American Bison! Yes! Check out Ratchford Buffalo Farms of Marshall!
* Naturally Dark Skies! Yes! How does Bortle Scale Two sound to you?
* Backcountry Aviation! Yes! We have that at Richland Creek Airfield!
* Cabins, Lodges, and Campgrounds! Yes! We have some great lodging and campgrounds! Memories made here! Come see for yourself! https://searcycountyarkansas.org/
Photo by Bob King