Ozark Mountains
Erin Peters
The Ozark Mountains
The Ozark mountain range is located in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and even some of Kansas. It is considered to be one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world! There are at least ten rivers and lakes in the Ozark area, and lots of wild animals. In the Ozark range, there are hiking trails and many historic sites.
History and Facts About the Ozarks
Pythian Castle
The Pythian Castle was built in 1913 by the fraternal Order of the Knights of Pythias to care for the needy. Once the fraternity died, the castle was abandoned. Apparently, it is now open for tours and ghost hunting.
Pearling
Pearling in the Ozarks started in the early nineteen hundreds. Prejudice didn't matter. If you were there, you would have seen all colors of people, rich and poor, even women and children, wading in as far as they could to get those pretty pearls.
Big Spring
The Big Spring discharges up to three hundred and four gallons of water per day. Its source is the Eleven Point River watershed. Its mouth is the Current River. Big spring is 0.2 miles long.
The Ozark Howler
The Ozark Howler is said to haunt the Ozark mountain range. Its horns, long black fur, glistening golden eyes, and its infamous howl make it the picture of fear. Apparently, it is a fearsome predator, preying on anything. It's been said that it's howl chills the blood.