ARKANSAS' OZARK GATEWAY REGION
A region defined by its natural beauty, enriched by the creativity and generosity of its residents, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Our region covers eight unique counties: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, and Stone, each with its own history, heritage, events, and attractions.
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Bluebird Day 2026 is set for Saturday, March 21 at 10 AM at Mammoth Spring State Park! 🐦
Reservations are required and space is limited, so be sure to sign up early. It’s a great opportunity to build your own bluebird house and enjoy a fun day at the park.
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Mountain View is a great place to explore in the spring months, and it just hits different 🌸🎶
The dogwoods are blooming, the porches are picking, and somewhere downtown a fiddle is warming up like it survived winter just to show off. 🌿✨
Grab a friend, wander the square, hike a trail, and stay awhile — because in Mountain View, spring doesn’t just arrive… it performs. 💛
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Spring Field Trips available at Jackson Farm.🐣 SPRING FIELD TRIPS 🌱
Explore the magic of new life this Spring on the farm! ✨ Dote on baby farm animals and say hello to a couple new additions to our barn which we will be introducing in the coming weeks!
We will be hosting Spring field trips on the following days from 9am - 2pm:
🗓️ April - 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, & 30th
🗓️ May - 1st
Homeschoolers are welcome on any day. We ask for groups to make reservations ahead of time. Individual homeschool families do not need a reservation.
FIELD TRIP ACTIVITIES:
🐣 Baby farm animals & petting barn
🐄 Farm tour hay ride
🛝 Big & small slides
🤩 Jump pillow
⚠️ Trike track & pedal kart track
🫧 Bubble hut
🐮 Cow train
🧸 Gift shop
…And more!!!
Concessions will be available for staff and parents.
📚 MORE INFO:
www.visitjacksonfarm.com/host-an-event/field-trips
Note: field trip days opperate differently than our festival weekends do. Activities and food venues are limited on field trip days and have an emphasis on learning through a more hands on approach while still packed with heaps of fun and adventure!
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