Are There Bears In The Ozark Mountains? What Kind?

The Ozark Mountains are an incredibly beautiful and unique part of the United States. A great place to hike, camp, and explore nature, many people come here to marvel at its stunning views. But if you’re planning a visit to the Ozarks, it’s important to understand what kind of wildlife lives there – especially large …

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Are The Ozark Mountains Actually Mountains? (They’re not…)

When most people think of mountains, they think of the Rocky Mountains or the Appalachian Mountains. Tall jagged peaks with steep canyons in between. Growing up in the midwest I was used to mountains that were pushed into the sky from fault lines or volcanic activity. These new (by geological standards…) mountains were often stunning …

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Does It Snow In The Ozarks? How Much?

When I first moved to Missouri my family back in the Rockies would ask me almost every day of the winter if we had gotten any snow yet. In my first year here we got such a small amount of snow that I assumed that it would be the norm. After all, the Ozarks are …

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