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After 5 trips to Branson, we have finally toured the College of the Ozarks. For several years, we’ve heard rumblings about visiting the college, but have never committed to doing it. So, during our last trip, we finally took the
Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. This magnificent wooden structure contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It sits atop over 100 tons of native stone and colored flagstone, making it blend perfectly with its setting. The chapel's simple design and majestic beauty combine to make it what critics have called "one of the finest religious spaces of modern times." Thorncrown was the dream of Jim Reed, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. In 1971 Jim purchased the land which is now the site of the chapel to build his retirement home. However, other people admired his location and would often stop at his property to gain a better view of the beautiful Ozark hills. Instead of fencing them out, Jim decided to invite them in. One day while walking up the hill to his house, the idea came to him that he and his wife should build a glass chapel in the woods to give wayfarers a place to relax in an inspiring way. Shortly thereafter Jim met E. Fay Jones, a professor at the university of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Much to Jim's surprise, Jones was quick to accept the proposal to design the chapel. On March 23, 1979 the construction crew broke ground on the mountain side. Jim's dream looked like it would soon be a reality. However, half way through the project, funds began to run out. Soon the building process ground to a halt. In his own words, it looked like Jim had made "...the biggest mistake of my life." He desperately tried to raise the necessary funds to complete his dream, but all of his efforts failed. Finally, one evening Jim took what he thought would be one last walk down to his half-finished chapel. He would take one last look and never return. Then the unexpected happened He said, "I am not proud of the fact, but the first time I ever got down on my knees was on the chapel floor. I prayed more seriously than ever before. All the trials and tribulations gave me the humility to get on my knees." This was a turning point in Jim's life and in the construction of the chapel. In a few short days all the money Jim needed was made available. On July 10, 1980 Thorncrown Chapel opened. Since then over six million people have visited this little chapel on the hillside. Thorncrown has won numerous architectural awards. It has been featured on television programs such as NBC Nightly News and the 700 Club. Almost every major magazine in the country has carried a story about the chapel including Time, Newsweek, and Parade. Thorncrown Chapel is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is located on Highway 62 West three miles outside of Eureka Springs. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Every tour group will receive a presentation telling the story of the chapel followed by an inspirational song by one of the Thorncrown musicians. There is ample parking for buses and RVs. So, while in the Ozarks, stop by what many have called one of the most beautiful and inspiring chapels in the world. It will be a visit you will not soon forget.
Whether you’re seeking water adventures, nature trails, hidden waterfalls, or more, Ozark, Arkansas is the best town for a weekend getaway.
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A distinct version of French is disappearing from the isolated Old Mines region in the Missouri Ozarks. Thousands of people once spoke pawpaw French, but today only a handful of speakers remain.
Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton's Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opens November 11 in the company's hometown of Bentonville, Arkansas. It's a one-stop shop for the best of American art—with a collection comparable to that of the Whitney Museum in New York
Situated at the highest elevation in Taney County near Branson, Missouri, Top of the Rock offers world-class recreation and attractions.
Relive your college years at the Graduate Hotel in Fayetteville. It's a college themed hotel in Arkansas that belongs on your bucket list.
These 8 towns in the magnificent Ozark Mountains are full of scenic beauty, perfect for a weekend retreat that anyone can enjoy.
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Aptly known as the “Natural State,” Arkansas is located in the south-eastern part of the United States of America. Reportedly, 56% of the state is covered in forest, which includes ... Read more
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A perfect, neglected pocket in the mid-south—that’s America’s Ozarks. Here, a visitor’s guide to the impressive mountains, lodges, art, and dining of the region.
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Have you ever been on a trip overseas and found yourself lost and unable to ask for directions? Or maybe you went to visit your foreign relatives and couldn’t keep up with the conversation?
When I arrived at Inspiration Point for my first summer of performing with Opera in the Ozarks, I knew that at least some of my time would be spent exploring the gorgeous scenery around me. Driving…
Olympia, a a Great Pyrenees puppy, is starring in the Puppy Bowl will make you want to adopt a rescue pup, immediately.
Visit Our Website! II Facebook II Twitter II Tumblr II Capture Arkansas II Wordpress ll 500px For image licensing requests or photo related questions click here! or message me through Flickrmail. Wispy, smoke-like fog hangs around Hawksbill Crag after a cool rain shower. Hawksbill Crag is one of the most recognized spots in Arkansas because photos of it have been used in many publications about the state and the Ozark Mountains. It is an amazing rock outcrop that sticks out from a tall bluff located in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area. Hawksbill Crag/ Whittaker Point in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas/ United State of America/ AR
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Ha Ha Tonka has made several appearances here for a very simple fact, it’s my favorite Missouri State Park! Ha Ha Tonka has it all. Castle ruins, a lake, a spring and several different geological wonders. Although I’ve been to Ha Ha Tonka a handful of times, I think this was my favorite visit. Matt + I took my parents for a day trip! The Castle Ruins at Ha Ha Tonka This castle was built by a business man from Kansas City in 1905. However, it wasn’t finished for several years because the man (Robert M. Snyder) passed away in a tragic automobile accident. His sons completed the construction some years later and it was eventually leased to be a hotel. In 1945, while it was being used as a hotel, a spark from a chimney ignited the roof and the castle burned. There are other sites from this original home that were damaged as well. The carriage house burned at the same time and the water tower was burned by vandals several years later. The castle ruins from across the bluff along the Spring Trail Left: the coachhouse that burned in the original fire // Right: Matt + me with the castle in […]
Big Cedar Lodge and the neighboring Ozark nature park have become synonymous with the springtime blooms.
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Located in Benton County, Arkansas, Lowell lies within the Ozark Mountain Range in the state’s far northwest corner near Bentonville, Springdale, and Rogers. The town was founded in the 1840s ... Read more
One of two old stone bridges at Blanchard Springs, built by the CCC in 1941.
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This list of nine Chillers and Thrillers by Arkansas Authors (a.k.a. spooky books) from Arkansas will give your chill bumps the chills.
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This futuristically sylvan church is a glass-enclosed marvel of modern architecture.
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A teenager's prank turned sour after he learned that he would be sanctioned from his school after pouring milk over a group of women.
