I was in the Ozarks for work and I tell you what, as beautiful as these mountains or better yet…read moremountainous plateaus are, they're not for me lol. I'm a straight up city chick and I love flat country. Driving in the depths of these mountainous areas gave me a new perspective on life. I came to learn that the Ozarks are not really mountains but are a highland region consisting of plateaus, rolling hills, and karst formations.
While the Ozarks are not technically mountains, one slip of the wheel on these narrow roads will surely send someone to glory.
I stopped a few times along the way before coming here to decompress and fuel up. I had a longer ride higher into the Ozarks. The morning cashier was so friendly and helpful, she spoke to everyone and said to all, "have a blessed day." Because I never been in the Ozarks before and I will never be returning, I decided to try a few of the locals preserves. I really enjoy the old way of life...now almost everything is genetically modified. Surprisingly, the store has Chester's chicken in there. Restrooms were clean and the store was stocked with beverages, snacks and other amenities for the drive.
I would recommend folks take a break here and try out some of the locals' crafts. After all, Arkansas is called the "natural state."