Ozarks Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
highland region in central-southern United States
About Ozarks
The Ozarks is a plateau that covers 50,000 sq. miles. There is also an Ozark culture which embodies the people that live in this region. The area has rolling hills, mountains that have eroded over time along with many man-made lakes. All of this makes the area attractive for outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and hiking. The area became a popular tourist attraction overnight with Harold Bell Wright's 1907 novel, "The Shepherd of the Hills". His novel told a story about the mountain country and hill people nearbyBranson,Missouri. Wilson Rawls' 1961 children's novel "Where the Red Fern Grows" also describes the region, based on Rawls' own childhood outside Talequah, Oklahoma.
Top Attractions in Ozarks
Explore the best things to see and do in Ozarks:
- ★Ozark Highlands Trail
- ★Ozark Trail
- ★Roaring River State Park
Ozarks Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: