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Check Out This Hidden Gem Cabin In The Heart Of Ouachita National Forest

January 27, 2024 / marklongmainstream

The Rustic Retreat Cabin is a charming hidden gem nestled in the heart of Ouachita National Forest. This charming cabin is located within the Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park property. The property is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts. The Cabin is surrounded with 12 beautiful acres of forest, this is a perfect place to get away and relax! Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park is located at 3969 HWY 240 WEST, in Caddo Gap, Arkansas. For more information or to book the cabin, click here.

The Rustic Retreat Cabin can accommodate up to four people, and has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The main bedroom has a handmade full size cedar bed, there is also a full size futon couch! Outside is a full size swinging bed . The swinging bed is a favorite among guests during the spring, summer, and fall.

This is a place to getaway from all the stresses of life, and slip back to simpler times. You and your family can reconnect in your own little paradise. At Rustic Retreat Cabin you and your family will disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with each other. With that in mind the cabin does have WIFI, as well as a radio, however there is no television. Time here is to be spent gathered around the kitchen table, hiking in the forest, taking pictures, and splashing in the creek right outside you door.

The cabin is privately situated on the property, on a seperate track of land from the campground. You will feel as if you have the whole place to yourself!

The area is a hotbed for outdoor activities, with so much to see and do you could stay all summer. Nearby attractions include: Crater of Diamonds State Park, Little Missouri Falls, Lake Greeson, Shady Lake Dam, and Crooked Creek Falls. As well as incredible hiking in Ouachita National Forest. Numerous fishing opportunities also exist.

Shady Lake Dam

Four guests allowed, children count as a guest
Two vehicles allowed, extra charge after 2
No Pets are allowed
No Smoking/Vaping is allowed on the porch or in the cabin
This cabin is not ADA accessible

Lake Greeson

Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, or a full family vacation, Fancy Hill Cabins and RV Park is the perfect place. This is a trip you and your family will remember and talk about for years to come! For more information or to book the cabin, click here. You can also call (870) 356-5311, with any questions.

See Anasazi Dwellings, Natural Arches, and Panoramic Views In Mystery Valley

January 27, 2024 / marklongmainstream

Monument Valley is inside the Navajo Nation Reservation and has parts that are not open to the public. On this small-group tour, explore the valley with local valley guides with intimate knowledge of Navajo customs and traditions. Visit ancient Anasazi dwellings, petroglyph sites, natural arches, and panoramic viewpoints, while learning about the Anasazi people and Navajo culture, history, and traditions. Your guide will meet you at the Navajo Welcome Center, just off HWY 163 as you enter Monument Valley. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

A half-day Navajo culture tour of Monument Valley
Travel with a guide: Learn about Anasazi and Navajo culture
Visit Anasazi dwellings, natural arches, and panoramic viewpoints
Small group ensures personalized attention from your guide

Our Mystery Valley Tour will take you to see amazing Ancient Anasazi dwellings, petroglyphs, and pictographs. You will see beautiful natural arches and panoramic viewpoints. Our guides are local to Monument Valley and would teach you about the Anasazi People, Navajo culture, history, and traditions as you journey through your tour and present you with traditional music underneath a beautiful natural arch. This trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $98.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Enjoy A White Water Rafting Adventure On The Colorado River Near Moab

January 26, 2024 / marklongmainstream

Moab may be known for its desert landscapes, but it’s also home to a scenic stretch of the Colorado River that’s ideal for beginning rafters. On this full-day guided rafting tour, learn the fundamentals of river safety and paddling, and set off on mild class II rapids with an experienced river guide. This trip begins and ends at 745 Kane Creek Blvd, in Moab, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

During the voyage, get a new perspective on Utah’s ancient geology, and enjoy a deli-style lunch on the river banks. This trip lasts about 8 hours and costs $129.71.

Spend a day rafting down the Colorado River from Moab
No experience necessary — safety orientation and instruction provided
River guides average 2,000 miles of rafting experience
Great way to get the whole family outdoors and active

Meet at our Moab Office (745 Kane Creek, Moab, UT) at 8:15 AM for your trip. Fill out waivers and get suited up for the river! From here we will shuttle you to and from the river – our office has free parking for our guests. Hit the river! At this point you will receive a brief safety orientation and paddle instruction before we get going. Once on the river, enjoy the beauty of nature’s playground and cool down through mild Class II “splashes”! Your guide will be pointing out geology and sharing the history of the area along the trip. Stop mid-way through the day for a provided, deli-style lunch along the river. Hit the river for some more fun, then return back to our office location at approx. 4:00 PM. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Check Out This Cliffs of Insanity UTV Tour in Utah

January 25, 2024 / marklongmainstream

The Cliffs of Insanity Tour will take you to incredible views of the vast desert we call home. Guides are highly experienced and cater to every driver and their experience level. This trip begins and ends at Mad Moose Rentals & Tours (Sand Hollow) Old Rd, in Hurricane, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

On this tour, you will climb through Horseshoe Bend, The Box Canyon, The Top of the World, Pride Rock, Mini Angels, Nelsons Arch, and The Lunch Bowl. During this tour, our guides can teach and coach you through different terrain and driving obstacles for an all-around inclusive experience. The Cliffs of Insanity Tour is for those who aren’t afraid to take their adventure through the clouds! This trip lasts about four hours and costs $549.00 per group.

Gaze at the majestic views of the Sand Dunes from the Top of the World within Sand Hollow State Park. Amazing 360-degree view of Zion to the north, Hurricane cliffs east, Arizona Strip south, and Pine Mountain/Snow Canyon west. Ride through a series of amazing lookouts and cliffs providing excellent views as far as the eye can see. This is a further destination point that most visitors don’t get a chance to see. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Explore The East Rim Of Zion National Park On This Epic Trip

January 24, 2024 / marklongmainstream

Zion’s iconic landscapes rise from the banks of the Virgin River into pineclad canyons and rocky “fins” jutting out of the earth, and hiking on foot is only one way to see them. Hop on this one-hour Jeep tour, and you’ll catch sights like Checkerboard Mesa and Jolley Gulch from their best vantage points: above them. No experience required—just a willingness to hold on tight. This trip begins and ends at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, Twin Knolls Rd, in Orderville, UT. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Easy meetup with your team at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
Ride the rugged Overlook trail to the cliff’s edge, seeing your ascent below you
Take in Checkerboard Mesa, Jolley Gulch, and more East Zion views
Limited to 8 travelers, you’ll get a more personalized experience

We will travel in a loop to Checkerboard Overlook and then down to Jolley Gulch and then back to our starting point. All within a one hour tour of close proximity. In fall and winter months, be prepared for cold weather! Make sure you bring hats, gloves, coats, etc. to keep you warm while you enjoy the tour. This trip lasts about an hour and costs $49.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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