Info on Mountain Home, Arkansas

Welcome to Mountain Home, AR. This quiet town set in the breathtaking Ozark Mountains is an excellent get away for people looking to live in peaceful surroundings or to relax on vacation. From the lakes to the rivers and mountains, you'll find something for everyone.

Are you looking for a safe place to raise your children? Mountain Home has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The local school has had National Merit honors awarded to its' students. Arkansas State University has a nearby campus. Your children can grow from childhood to adulthood and not have to leave familiar surroundings.

The outdoorsman in the family will love it here. With two lakes, (Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Norfork), as well as four rivers, (Crooked Creek, Buffalo River, North Fork River, and White River; you can enjoy water skiing, scuba diving, fishing, boating, tubing, sailing, canoeing, and swimming. In case you are wondering about the fishing, both Bull Shoals Lake and Lake Norfork both hold state records for bass. The White River and North Fork River hold records for trout. If you fish here, you better bring a camera, so you'll at least have a picture of the one that got away! With the Ozark National Forest you can add hiking and camping to the list of outdoor activities as well.

Golfers find themselves in love with Big Creek Golf Course and Twin Lakes Golf Course. Big Creek is rated as a five star course by Golf Digest magazine. It was rated #1 in the US in golf courses opened in the past five years. Twin Lakes is a semi private course that's open to the public for a daily fee. Both are surrounded by subdivisions.

If you plan to visit, the Baxter County Regional Airport is also available for your convenience. With fine and casual dining, arts and artisans, festivals, salons and day spas, your days and nights are sure to be great. You can relax your worries away or plan to stay at beautiful Mountain Home, AR.