Q & A on living in the Ozarks

[@wesleyezell2361]

Northwest arkansas here and love it

[@georgevangordonjr8963]

I live in the ozarks.. way out in the country..stay away it’s horrible here.. pay no attention to the clear water it’s just your imagination..

[@meredithr9824]

Horrible how?

[@josephtobin3347]

@@meredithr9824 The air and water is clean, and the folks are decent, and let's not forget the freedom and easygoing gun laws. Its quiet, subdued. City liberals will think its Hell.

[@stevedavis9312]

George Vangordon jr true that we don't need any more people coming in to God's country

[@Dee-1969]

Too many people here already

[@stevecoleman8002]

I'm on my way.

[@lynngraham2934]

The Ozarks in Missouri and Arkansas are beautiful and the people (at least to me) are different, because they are just more independent and friendlier than in and around big cities. I have also lived in the Ouachita mountains in Western Arkansas south of the Ozarks, both places are beautiful and both mountain ranges extend into Oklahoma. These mountains are small compared to the Rockies, but are both rugged and beautiful.

[@tamila7381]

I live in the Ouachita mountain area going on ten months now. These people do not like outsiders, few have that southern charm we all hear about. I'm going back to Missouri; never had any trouble living there. Just my experience.

[@tamila7381]

Remember the movie where the government builds bunkers in the limestone caves of Missouri because of a meteor? It's for a good reason.

[@georgewashington5505]

Missouri resident here from Howell county it's a decent place to live maybe a little too quiet for some but I've lived here off and on and I always come back its...home.

[@DeeMoback]

Hey George ..... south of WestPlains here .... good to meet a neighbor

[@georgewashington5505]

@@DeeMoback Same to ya! I love West Plains, go Zizzers! It's so awesome to here from a fellow resident!

[@DeeMoback]

@@georgewashington5505 yup.... maybe see ya at senior citizens ...yup

[@georgewashington5505]

@@DeeMoback the one next to the civic center?...

[@DeeMoback]

@@georgewashington5505 yeah.... opposite side of main st...... over by All Saints church

[@larryconner4062]

Just found your channel. Great stuff. I was born in Missouri and lived in the Springfield - Nixa area for some time. My children and grandchildren still live in Springfield. I now live in Bella Vista, AR and can almost throw a rock into MO. It's part of the Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale megaplex but we are in the country here. We are probably as far west of Springfield as you are to the east. As a life - long resident of the Ozarks area I will never leave it again. The most God-fearing, patriotic, America - loving people in the USA live here. Great place to live!

[@jeannecheney461]

we just bought land in the Ozarks, in Arkansas. how are things there? we want to move there and live maybe off grid but don't know much about the laws of the state

[@larryconner4062]

@@jeannecheney461 not sure I can help you with that. We live inside the city limits of Bella Vista, Arkansas. That's about 40 miles south of Joplin, MO. We are also about 10 miles east of the Oklahoma border. Even though we live in a forested area, it's not truly rural. We don't "live off the grid". Taxes are low and there is no auto inspections required by the state of Arkansas. I am retired and my wife works at home for a company headquartered in Arizona. Where we live is growing rapidly and is pretty affluent. Three of the largest companies in the US is within 20 miles of us. Wal-Mart in Bentonville, J. B. Hunt in Rogers, and Tyson Foods in Springdale. People here are pretty friendly but if you get into some smaller towns you will have a hard time being accepted by the locals. We went through that when we lived in Harrison, AR. Never made any friends in 3 years and decided to move from there. Glad we moved to Northwest Arkansas, also know as NWA. Hope this helps.

[@justenheuraas2601]

You forgot the Ozarks are the MOST geographically stable area on the N American continent.

[@ganymeade5151]

Keep it that way.

[@ganymeade5151]

There are some decent folk in Arkansas. You are wise to avoid some of the snobby yuppified shitties, ahem, cities.

[@alwaysandforever3260]

I vacation here and it's amazing. I also vacationed in Branson... I didn't like it much. I love lake of the ozark its beautiful.

[@judipetrini4368]

I'm in Barry county, we have Mark Twain National Forest. I came from the panhandle of Oklahoma, I love it here, I could never move back to Oklahoma. Yes, it is absolutely beautiful here. It's a slower pace of living here, people are friendly and some of the tourist who come here can be snobby. But all in all it's cheaper cost of living, and people are one with nature here.

[@haroldhangouts8676]

but how about jobs, or community sharing type jobs?

[@ganymeade5151]

How about the crime and druggies?

[@ganymeade5151]

Sounds wonderful.

[@jimroach7]

I live in Barry County also...I love it!...Great property tax rates, and lots of peace here.

[@rubbersidedown7041]

I can't say how much I want to get away from snobby people.

[@lehampton1]

I live in the Fayetteville/Springdale/Bentonville/Rogers area of NWA. In 2010 the combined population was about 500,000. I expected the 2020 census to be at least 10% higher as we have been one of the fastest economic growth areas in the US. However, it gives all the amenities you expect in a metropolitan area, but we are still, by national standards, a laid back middle American fly-over area. We are surrounded by the Ozark National Forrest. Go 50 miles east and you are in the Wilderness. Go 75 miles and you are in the Buffalo River National Park. Many preppers live within an hour of here and have all the solitude and unfettered lifestyle they seek. My friend at NWAPrepper channel demonstrates you can live and work in NWA while still pursuing the prepper life and have the best of both worlds!(link to NWAPrepper is in this channel’s subscriptions)

[@alursino3213]

Thanks for the informative and entertaining video. You’re correct, the Ozarks have it all for outdoorsmen, homesteaders and preppers. I have property in Southern Missouri and have to say this area is awesome. Where else can you have a view for miles on a ridge 1200 ft. above sea level, hike from massive outcroppings in the woods down to high grass meadows, then kayak on a river with white sandy beach with 40’ bluffs across the water all on one property. And most importantly, the Ozarks are a 2A and freedom loving area. Our entire country should follow in the footsteps of the great state of Missouri. Thanks again for all the hard work and great content you put out, it’s much appreciated. Hope to see you around and shake your hand one day.

[@scottharris9141]

Who can I get in touch with about land there ???

[@sigmundkovachy1294]

Nice sized fish swims across his right shoulder about 35 seconds in. Long live the Republic.

[@jozjonlin3170]

That was a shadow of a bird.

[@sigmundkovachy1294]

@@jozjonlin3170 You might be right but it still looks like a fish to me. Have a good one.

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

Now that youve posted it, the whole world knows. way to go.

[@ganymeade5151]

Once the rich move in and buy up the land, you are done.

[@ganymeade5151]

When the rich move in and buy up the land and improve it, you will have to move.

[@ganymeade5151]

Most citifed folks would get bored. Yes.

[@captainkhakis9826]

My great grandfather helped build Lake Norfolk a little east of Mtn. Home Arkansas at the foothills. He built a lakehouse virtually on the water in 1939 to avoid the commute. I have been going up there for 32 years (my entire life). Its hallowed ground to me,been passed down and passed down and now it's my turn to take care of the property. Absolutely beautiful part of the country. We are fortunate enough to have a private dock about 300 meters from the cabin. The people in the area are extremely friendly, never had one problem with any locals, except for the occasional thrown beer can or cigarette butts. My girlfriend and I are currently in the process of resorting,renovating and getting the property as off grid as possible. already have 2.4 kw of solar power. no energy bill PERIOD. Would never sell or change this for ANYTHING. Will be subscribing. Thanks for the video.

[@jmjlori]

We're not far from there. My husband already moved up. I want animals, but he has a pic of a black bear on the game camera 75 yards from the house back in the woods. 😬 Loved seeing it, except what it means for chickens, a goat or two, etc...🤔

[@PreppingInProgress]

On point. This is a good place to live, but be ready to blend in and listen. Don't come in like you know everything or else you will find yourself unwelcome. Accept that you are stepping into a new world and adapt to it.

[@ganymeade5151]

Good advice.

[@hunibuni]

When people live miles apart from each other who are the folks acting like know it alls in front of?

[@PreppingInProgress]

@@hunibuni believe it or not people are closer than you would imagine. The neighbor who is 5 miles by road can live just over the backside of the hill across the road. Also 10 miles away becomes a next door neighbor when the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away. You make friends and connections put here or you don't make it when the ice storm hits or the power goes out for a month.

[@womanofwazo]

Facts

[@bigdog4176]

Well I was rise in SEMO and we had earthquakes all the time. Around the poplar bluff area is a great place good hunting and fishing I now live in Fort Worth Texas and I do miss the rivers and live water ever thing here is lakes. Hopefully some day I will go back

[@echovalleyminifarm9140]

That creek looks familiar lol I'm from ripley county in between the current river and the eleven point river. Gotta say iv been all over this country and the ozarks are by far the greatest place on earth. We have a mini farm and we're headed for self sufficiency. Good to know there is others close with the same ideas. Love the channel!! Keep it up

[@jamesc9001]

What a beautiful setting.

[@anondescriptobserver6774]

I grew up in the Ozarks. The sounds and smells of the hollers get down in your blood. I left for work but it didn't leave me.

[@5541james]

Love the Ozarks, it’s my 2nd home and hopefully In a few years it will be my full time home. Such a beautiful place to be with so many things to do. Thanks for video

[@EverythingEddy]

This is awesome! My wife and I have been watching off grid with Doug and Stacy and just saw them mention you in one of their videos. Anyways my wife and I have been looking at a couple different properties & 3 of them are in the Ozark’s. So it’s awesome to hear all the Q & As about the area!! It will be good to at least know a couple people as we move in. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chrisp308]

Did you ever move?

[@Robinhood1966]

@@chrisp308 No idea about them, but I'm still here, for the duration in the Ozarks.

[@chrisp308]

@@Robinhood1966 I'm here in central South Carolina looking to relocate as we have had a lot of people from up north coming down here retiring and made the property value skyrocket as a result. from what I have seen so far is that finding even a small amount of flat land in the Ozarks at a good price is a needle in a haystack situation. But I'm going to continue to look and hopefully luck out. I just need to make sure that there ain't no anti gun Ozark hippie neighbors out there humping trees or whatever it is they do up yander 🤣 y'all have a wonderful day and a better tomorrow 👍🍻

[@Robinhood1966]

@@chrisp308 The chance of aquiring an anti 2A city slicker neighbor is extremely rare. I was just lucky I guess! Property around 20 miles north and south of the Missouri Arkansas border, not near sizable towns are still reasonable, around 2k an acre.

[@chrisp308]

@@Robinhood1966 that's an awesome price where do you go to find those properties? Because everywhere I have seen on the internet are way over priced.

[@michaelll]

I grew up and went through school in Osage beach, and lived right on the lake of the Ozarks.

[@alexandrapaige7943]

Michael C Osage beach!!! One of the best places in the world! Lol

[@michaelll]

@@alexandrapaige7943 are you from there?

[@ganymeade5151]

When the rich move in and buy up the land to "improve" it you are done.

[@josephatnip2398]

the rich won't move where I live the schools are kind of crappy and it's a 20-mile drive to the nearest store other than a gas station there is no fast food there is no nothing we have a post office a Dollar general and a gas station closest nearest town is poplar bluff that's 20 miles away

[@melissastewart247]

I just want to blend in. I am quiet and keep to myself.

[@tales7832]

Yep they buy it up create HOAs and sell 5 acre plots all day long and ruin it

[@LareesieAlice]

Bill Gates comes to mind.

[@raisinggoldfishonabudget7058]

@@melissastewart247 that's what I do, me & hubby hang out with our selves & do our own thing & being we're retired & up in age we don't need a lot out of life just a good place to fish & a decent place to call home & we're happy.

[@justvisiten]

Sorry the NWA population is a little more than you thought. Dangit! March 22, 2018 Northwest Arkansas ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing places in the most recent year, and a conservative estimate shows the region should soon be among the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. The Northwest Arkansas Council’s analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, which were made public today, suggests Northwest Arkansas growth will easily reach that important Top 100 milestone by early 2019.

[@marycleveland6432]

My thoughts too. I live just across the border a little ways. I hate driving in NWA. I've been learning the backways in and out of places.

[@justenheuraas2601]

Just came.back from 5 months in Southside Batesville. Didnt care one bit for the dry counties but Ill be getting me.a.still.wen I return,

[@jonreiser2206]

Now, it's not like I've never heard of the Ozarks, but I simply never learned anything about the area. This place looks like heaven to me. I'm at that age when I've got lots of work years left, but am looking forward to living more like I would wish to. As a private music teacher, I could easily see living in a nearby city and also having a place in the Ozarks to live and teacher in the summer. A place I could set up as a prepper. A place to retire to. A place to be part of a small community. My interest is piqued.

[@dylansummers3379]

From Ozark I'm in the sticks TRUST ME. But that's why I love this place I can fish a mile from my house. I can hunt off my back porch it's just heaven. What river are you filming at? Good luck to ya.

[@haroldhangouts8676]

what about jobs?

[@lisaraper8053]

Old Fart In Crypto not very many great jobs. Why I’m no longer there. Most jobs go to those they know or family. Unless you’re willing to travel to a bigger city daily. I lived in Arkansas ozarks in a bigger town and had a degree in graphic design or visual communications. Went to the local ad agency daily for six months to get a job. They were hiring. Finally moved back to Houston where I went to college and met my husband for work. Cause we couldn’t get jobs at McDonald’s even. A few weeks later they called and said they’d hire me now and if I’d only mentioned that I was related to----- earlier they’d have hired me earlier. I should have been hired for experience not who I know. But that’s how it goes. Unless it’s booming at the time. Yes, there’s drugs like he says. It’s worse among the kids I think but adults are doing it and making it. Drugs are everywhere you go today. I was a kid in high school there and participated because there was literally nothing else to do. But that’s been 25 years ago and the churches and other people are now trying to provide other activities for kids now. Whereas there was nothing when I was there. It is a very nice slower pace lifestyle though. Summertime is awesome. I cannot wait to move back. I plan on it. I lived in Mountain Home and Heber Springs, Higden, Quitman areas. Loved it. Taxes are low and living is cheap. I will hopefully retire there to the family land sooner rather than later. If you live in a big city and like having convenience of everything close by, then you will Likely not be happy. Unless you think you can wait to make a trip to the city. Which many do on occasion and some never do. If you cannot make do with your local Walmart, you’d be better off staying in the city. Yes some towns have more but many towns you’d buy land for a preppier place do not.

[@stevecoleman8002]

Looks like Bryant Creek.

[@richardfrost4936]

The ozarks is a separate geological plate. It is not moving, it’s the ones around it is moving. That fault has been estimated to move about once every 500 years.. However, if Yellowstone blows, it could move . Also north of Ardmore Olk is the Arbuckle. It also could have a earthquake

[@WayneMickel]

You make a good video, it makes someone like me want to move there, I have lived in North Carolina and it's too crowded, I live in Florida now and it's getting too crowded and I love to hunt and grow a garden and not be bothered by building codes and I want a place that doesn't cost a fortune to buy land, I want to live in multiple shipping containers with a court yard, really have been considering moving there

[@River-Banks-p2p]

If you are prepared you will have tor shelter. I love our Ozarks. People think we’re all hillbilly’s from books and Hollywood. The neighbors are friendly just like he said just blend in and don’t cause waves

[@ganymeade5151]

Blending in and not causing waves is no fun

[@hunibuni]

How do you blend in if you stick out visually speaking LOL.

[@River-Banks-p2p]

Huni Buni We here accept most everyone! Yes I don’t know what you mean about “stick out.” Most coming here just want isolation. A mountain side to live on. Good schools, and friendship! We don’t judge on sticking out!

[@River-Banks-p2p]

Huni Buni There are all kinds of folks here. If you stick out no one will notice! Unless you are around the Branson area!

[@hunibuni]

@@River-Banks-p2p So another commenter in a separate thread here just said that in their area they and the community there want to live among only white people and that others would be run out. Not exagerating, Sounds like Sundown towns, so is that how Branson is? Or you meant something else? Thanks for your feedback.

[@sheri1237]

Thank you so much. This was very informative and helpful.

[@rkayser89]

What's it like? Humid- cold in winter, brutally hot & muggy in summer. It's been clearcut twice (first pine, then oak), so the topsoil is gone. Soil is poor and rocky, trees are hard and gnarly. Rivers are filled with angular gravel that washed off the clearcut hills, and it can be rough to walk on. There are very few well-paying jobs around, not too many people, and poor cell service outside of the towns of 15,000+ people. Meth was rampant- labs and users. Mexican heroine was taking over for a while (Another manufacturing job, shipped overseas...). Flash floods, tornadoes, ice storms- you get the drift. The key here, is being self-sufficient has its benefits. It might be the single most "free" state I've lived in- firearms, taxes, alcohol, etc. People tend to be nice, but rural areas seem to have the trend of losing the higher-potential people to higher-paying areas. If you move in there and try to bring your laws and politics with you, you will be shunned. If you try to blend in, then you'll pretty much be accepted. If you help out around the community, then you'll become part of the community. It's simple, really. Church is a pretty big deal. Lots of absentee landowners- people that own recreational property for hunting, fishing, or playing around on ATVs/dirtbikes- the ideal getaway. The Mark Twain NF is 1.1 million acres, open to all. Rivers abound, as do springs. Access is great. Canoeing is world-class.Tight & rugged terrain, can be steep, but not terribly tall (until you try going up them!). Hunting and fishing are great, but there is a learning curve. Rolling hills covered in an incredible variety of hardwoods and other trees. Absolutely gorgeous, and possibly a woodworkers paradise. God, I miss the Ozarks.

[@jennywren4290]

Me too! It has been 30 years since I lived there and I still dream about it!

[@BubblewrapHighway]

Just use fungus to restore the soil!

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Misery...Worst humidity in the country i think..

[@cameroncarr1746]

I’m from Bolivar, which is just north of Springfield. I love it out here. Great vid.

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

I've lived near Bolivar in the past.

[@TrinityRidge1959]

I would love to sell my place for more growing season. I still have x amounts of snow. I'm thinking near my daughter and sil homestead in the Appalachia mountains. Lots of growing season. And yeah city people ruin it by wanting regulations. Cant get away from it. God Bless y'all

[@jozjonlin3170]

Dude, stop advertising for the Ozarks. The most beautiful part of the Ozarks happens to be the low population density. Let's keep it that way! LOL!!!

[@jimmyzugular8297]

I second this

[@justenheuraas2601]

U are correct.

[@justenheuraas2601]

@@jimmyzugular8297 that's funny,.Mike NEVER had.SECONDS @ home!

[@baronratfish3865]

I'm not in the Ozarks. About 1,000 miles north, and staying put. But, I can really appreciate your thinking! 👍🇺🇸🦃🥓

[@jO-wp5vf]

Joz Jonlin too late, words out. I’m sharing this video with everyone I know.

[@moonlitphillips]

I came to Missouri about 2 weeks ago to look at some property for our homestead and I would love to know more about the tornado's. That is the one thing keeping us from moving to Missouri which is unfortunate because we loved the looks of the state.

[@coyh9522]

Look at the Joplin tornado that struck there. You need to have a safe bunker or shelter as we are under warnings often in the Spring and early Summer.

[@lynngraham2934]

Moonlitcoyote....I lost my house to a tornado in 2006 in Arkansas near the Missouri line. The same day some cities were struck in MO. But tornado's are not something easily predicted or even guessed at. Look at all the years I never lost a house or was even near a tornado. The worse killer tornado's in history have been in places like Indiana and Michigan. Don't let a phobia (and yes I have had them) keep you from doing and going to where you want to go. If you like a place in MO, go for it, your chances of being in a tornado is almost zero.

[@lauraholmes9512]

I think people will always find something to be afraid of. Is there any area that doesn't have some sort of natural disasters? Whether it be hurricanes, forest fires, tornadoes, flooding or whole host of other issues. Life's a risk.

[@ganymeade5151]

Missouri does have tornadoes and floods

[@chickengal1661]

Here across the MO line the druggies like to it take anything from you that isn’t bolted down.

[@oceanview11112]

True that. Joplin area here

[@georgehoppes6456]

True enough here on the Marion / Ozark county line.

[@marycleveland6432]

True to that here in McDonald Co. MO

[@hunibuni]

How do you all deal with it and keep yourselves and property safe and secure?

[@davidpotter9462]

LOL. I went to high school and 2 years college at Miami...we used to run around Joplin some...I know what people are like there...I had to move, and my granny lived in Pryor OK so that's where I live now...9 years ago it was crowned the meth capital of OK

[@timothybrown9626]

It's beautiful out there, back when I lived in Texas east of Dallas the group of guy's I road with ,the ozarks is where we would go and it was just awesome riding up there, Beautiful country man

[@timothybrown9626]

@@LivingBetterOutdoors I live in Georgia now close to my family and if I didn't I would have looked in the Ozarks the land was fairly reliable in some places and it reminded me of Georgia, God's country 🙏

[@JohnnyBarger-sb3yh]

It's like going back in time 15 years. After dark if you dont have it you can't get it till the next day.

[@ganymeade5151]

You can probably see billions of stars at night

[@carcrazy69691]

Hi travis, I just came across your channel tonight , I love it!! Please keep up the great videos!! Shalom. .. and God bless brother.

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

Thank you.

[@PennsylvaniaPrepper]

What an amazing view.

[@grannybee6805]

Good answers. We are in AR and love it.

[@wixsi3635]

I live in Springfield and the crime/drug rate is insane

[@johnmills837]

It's the meth that's fueling it

[@DasDutchman56]

Springfield is the 3rd largest City in Missouri, I came from Natchez Mississippi. Springfield has it's problems, like anywhere, but is heaven compared to most mid size cities. If you're from Southern California, stay there. There are a lot of hollers where you might get lost and never found !

[@hunibuni]

@@DasDutchman56 What are hollers?

[@krawler1919]

The Ozarks are full enough as it is.

[@andrewelliott123]

Thank you for your help on information about the Ozarks. I really want to move out that way.

[@walterflanamonk5106]

The reason there is a NEW Madrid is because the OLD Madrid was destroyed by the earthquake. They say that the Mississippi ran backwards that day.

[@sully0001]

And changed course.

[@KieraCameron514]

The Old Madrid is the Capital of Spain. The pronunciation of Madrid in New Madrid is a corruption of the pronunciation of Madrid.

[@thetacticalparadigm5331]

SHALOM, What an awesome backdrop there you picked. Really wanting to move out to the fine state of Missouri.... Hope I have the time to do so, so many Crazy things going on for a while now. God bless you and yours Brother !

[@JamesCouch777]

I love living in the ozarks. Howdy from Maysville. I'm pretty sure the Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, Fayetteville area is close in population to Springfield...unfortunately.

[@jewelgaither1504]

I just searched it and together they're about 550,000.....that's more than 3 times the size of Springfield.............ugggh

[@JamesCouch777]

@@jewelgaither1504 not surprised...we don't go over there very often because of the traffic. We are so blessed to be where we are.

[@Dee-1969]

Yes the population here is getting ridiculous. Every time I come to town there is more and more traffic on the road. If this keeps up they're gona need to build a subway.

[@JamesCouch777]

@@BR549-8 yep, that's the one. We go through SWC often, usually on our way to Grove.

[@NWAPrepper]

I love the river! Thanks

[@laynemacek2350]

That behind you reminds me of the Big Piney River. There is one thing to lookout for: ticks. Think seed ticks.

[@johnnyd4247]

Easy to listen to and believable. You'd make a good teacher, man. BTW, I am aggressively seeking real estate in the Ozarks. Northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. That area is being called by many "The New Florida".

[@meredithr9824]

Thinking about moving to south missouri. I'm now in north missouri, and i think i would miss the nice deep topsoil.

[@coyh9522]

Better bring some soil with you! Not much growing here that resemble crops, unless drug crops count.

[@lynngraham2934]

@@coyh9522 That's BS.

[@davidpotter9462]

My cousin used to live in Joplin...he moved when the twister went a block away from his home

[@kristinmaiorana9334]

Thank you for all of your great answers to those questions, it was very informative

[@allenwebster6329]

I ran across this video, I live in splfd I have been here pretty much my entire life ,I can say splfd has expanded at 10miles in every direction and so has nixa and ozark I dont think it will expand much more ,I live outside the city limits however I still have a splfd address, my wife and I bought the house we reside in about 17yrs ago it was brand new, I really like where we are close to things but alittle ways from abunch of people,my son and I take our bass boat to cape fair (table rock lake) and tanycomo just about every weekend ,I dont have any drug issues around where we live and no im not worried about an earthquack there has been a couple of tornados in and close to splfd a couple of homes destoryed but no loss of life ,I dont have problems with people the people around me are easy to get along with ,I would move futher in the country so to speak to be closer to the lake but the wife is not good with that so yeah I really like where we are its nice people are nice no problems , Good info video take care god bless

[@tribulationprepper787]

Hey there! I actually wondered about the questions you answered so thanks. One you didn't answer. is the water behind you a stream or a creek or a river? It is beautiful.

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

That is Bryant Creek behind me. Thank you.

[@christyrichardson9284]

Creek

[@sniderlora963]

Thank you for sharing. I am praying near soon we will purchase our dream land and build our new home . Praying for 70 acres with rolling hills and stream. We love to help God's people 🙏

[@debbie6585]

New sub! Live in FL but bought property in Oregon County 2 1/2 yrs ago for future homestead. So beautiful and peaceful. People even better. I visit 2-3 times per yr and have never had an issue with anyone on my land, B&E, or taking things I leave behind. Not naive/always prepared but always feel safe. Be there soon for Baker Creek Spring Festival...will I see you?

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

Thank you! We will probably be there also.

[@debbie6585]

I'll be there Sunday. Thinking of getting a Baker Creek T-shirt for all my favorite KZbin peeps to autograph.... PS hubby has beard envy. You have a couple inches on him but he'll catch up once he quits his job for our move 😆

[@johnbrennan2723]

U must have sprung for a new pair of rubber boots. I've watched real estate prices climb on Ozark plateau for the past 4 years. Guessing that KC and St Louis folks are going to keep up pressure on prices from here on now that more folks are getting wiser every day (at least in your part of the country, not mine).

[@InTheWind_]

I am from New England and the long damp winters there is killer for my psoriasis. Do the Ozarks have milder winters? Thanks!

[@ganymeade5151]

Maryland is one of the most beautiful states in the US. Maryland has it all: mountains, lakes, streams, beaches, beautiful walking trails with waterfalls throughout the state; just gorgeous. However, insanely rich elites combined with it being a Sanctuary State have made living here extremely expensive due to high property costs and high taxes. I call it Little Cali.

[@johnmazza9432]

I live in NJ and I've never spent any time in Maryland except to go to DC. I thought Maryland had low taxes. I've heard of people from NJ retiring there. Not so ? How's the quality of life ? Do you like the beaches ?

[@shill9315]

Thank the loving, compassionate, generous, understanding God we have been taught to love and worship for our Country's "sanctuary stares"

[@johnmcgee9993]

I'm in Omaha Arkansas... Love my mountain home.

[@KingParisBuckingham]

One good resident not chasing new comers away yet,like your neighbors in the comments??? Hahaha

[@christyrichardson9284]

Me too. It's fantastic here.

[@KingParisBuckingham]

@@christyrichardson9284 looking for a nice white brave lady ,to bugout and resist the forced vaccinations. If you know any 22 -55 like Caribbean man,have em write me.jie Caribbean builder/landscaper in NYC. Will relocate asap.(email:[e-mail]

[@BubblewrapHighway]

Had an interesting time on the Salem Plateau when I was in Ft. Leonard Wood 10 years ago. I always wanted to explore the area more but had to keep my nose in training. The idea of a third mountain range behind the giants of the Rockies and Appalachians intrigues me, I'd love to hike the plateaus someday and continue learning more about the region. Before this morning, I had no idea about the Boston Mnts., the Ouachita Mnts., the White River, the US Interior Highlands or that the longest river in America and the one called Big Muddy is the Missouri, not the Mississippi. Cheers!

[@dianashelton1371]

One of the complaints by Ozarkians is there is lack of respect by newcomers to property. You were on private property. Just as, they will probably allow and you will meet new neighbors . It’s the lack of respect that is infuriating.

[@gpalmer456]

Madison County, Missouri right here!

[@jessienealy5251]

My mother's side of the family is in the Rogers/Springdale area, we go down there and go camping every Memorial day weekend. Unfortunately we live in Michigan but that place has been calling my name since the first time I visited there at 11 years old. We plan on selling our house and moving out there within the next few years and get the heck out of this damn state! Most people don't know how lucky they are to have been born and raised there ❤

[@mrbr549]

What's wrong with Michigan? I could see it being bad around Detroit or other big cities, but what about the rest?

[@jessienealy5251]

@@mrbr549 politics here becoming too liberal, no fault car insurance which makes it the most expensive in the country, winter lasts way too long, the roads are complete shit, not much for good and steady jobs, I literally could go on and on. Now they're trying to add on a .45 cent tax increase to fix our roads (which will never happen). Don't get me wrong michigan is a beautiful state but that is about it and in my opinion only in the summer.

[@davidpeightal4918]

Did you see the big fish photo bomb through the water at 0:15 ? Man that was a nice one! I wonder what kind of fish that was.

[@ljbrizo]

THE WORST THING ABOUT THE OZARKS IS THE RELENTLESS CHEM TRAILING IN THE SKYS THE SPRAYING IS CONSTANT AND CONSISTENT ALSO GETTING POLLUTED WITH MULTIPLE 5 G TOWERS,

[@bird0930]

The New Madrid fault shakes frequently...but the last major quake was in about 1812. It was supposedly felt in places like philadelphia.

[@ironhouse9311]

Moving to Branson as we SPEAK

[@DasDutchman56]

Enjoy the Hillbilly Music !

[@ironhouse9311]

Jeffrey Clouser already moved back to Florida

[@hunibuni]

@@ironhouse9311 what happened that you moved back so quickly?

[@dosebusters6763]

Cedar gap for me...moving soon offgrid

[@christyrichardson9284]

It's jobs. Jobs in Branson are seasonal 9 month jobs. Winters suck here.

[@tyryztoll]

Great video but you might want to amend the portion about the I-49 corridor in NWA. The metro population of that area is over 500,000 and it’s one of the fastest growing regions in the US.

[@kcmcg1968]

hello from Searcy county Arkansas!!

[@kcmcg1968]

Susie Bosh Good morning, have you found anything you like? may I ask where you've been looking? we came down here 5 years ago and really love it here.

[@kcmcg1968]

Susie Bosh I hope that you find something that you like! I live outside of Marshall where neighbors are close enough if you needed some but far enough away that no one is bumping into each other ☺️. I tried to talk my husband into getting some ducks. but he wasn't crazy about the idea. I do have chickens, dogs and cats. He grew up on a pig farm in Michigan, so he won't get a pig. Is it a pot belly pig? I would be happy to recommend our realtor if you would like. He was very helpful. I hope you have a good day! Debra

[@donnaveirs8930]

Loved your view, and loved the video.

[@rkaraev]

00:33 huge fish photobomb 👌😆

[@Caitlin0711]

I saw that too! Lol I think it may be a reflection from a hawk or large bird flying overhead though.

[@MrDavis-oz6uw]

Good discussion. Right about moving to ozarks and work hard at hinesteadung and the neighbors will take notice. Might even bring g some tools and experiences to help the newbie get started.

[@lindahubbs8146]

I was born and raised in MO...I moved to dry climate as the weeks of clouds, chiggers, ticks, water snakes, humid air you have to crawl through I could no longer take. You plan a lake day it pours rain. You freeze to bone in winter. Burn up in summer. Ears ring from locusts and frogs. Had snakes hanging in trees. Lake of Ozarks is full of meth and taken over one side of it, dangerous drunken boat drivers all summer. Taxes insane, they nearly tax the clothes in closet each year. Normal is 3-5 weeks zero sun. Ticks fall on you those seed ticks, yuck. Drunks on every hwy and back roads. Snow takes long time to melt. If you like mud in car, on clothes and shoes you'll love it. One good thing is Missourians are helper when needed. Good luck loving climate. Take pictures of this area daily for a week so people can see it on 300 days of cloudy that's normal. Can anyone tell I'm happy I don't live there? Listen you will experience depression...also, expect long lines where you shop, no one checks you out at normal speed. It's less than slow...just to let you know.. everything cost more than you think.

[@jmjlori]

Oh, no! I haven't been to Lake of the Ozarks since 1992. It's changed that much? 😥 We bought an older house in the Ozarks of Arkansas. I've lived in Texas almost all my life, but we have been invaded by foreigners. My husband and I both have family all over Missouri, and we always vacationed in Arkansas when we could get away. I feared the chiggers and ticks. But this year where I have stayed, the ticks get on my little 4 at a time (!!!) And that's in the grass. And you haven't dealt with anything until you have to battle fire ants. We're losing the war here.

[@greathornedbuilds]

Just picked up my second jump location so of Rolla 18 -30 miles.

[@mikebtrfld1705]

I live in the eastern Sierra, in Nevada. No way I'd move there!

[@josephatnip2398]

I live in Missouri I live in wappapello Missouri in the foothills of the Ozarks was born and raised in St Louis I have felt one earthquake in my entire 45 years and it was nothing more than a slight tremor at 3.8 so earthquakes are something that I don't worry about and as far as druggies go meet your neighbors and the people who own you're joining property become friends with them where I'm at we run people like that out also you got to watch out for thieves and as far as tornadoes are concerned I've only been in one tornado f-1 that's 95 mile an hour winds it blew down one tree in my yard it was already weak ...had no one told me it was a tornado I really just would have thought it was a regular thunderstorm

[@cavinfool1185]

I'm from Christian County, right between Springfield and Branson. Took the family to Pilot Knob to visit Tom Sauk Mtn, Elephant Rocks, Shut-Ins, etc. a couple years ago. When you have one McDonalds for three towns to share with the nearest Walmart almost an hour away, you know you're in a special part of the state. It's absolutely beautiful out there. The main thing keeping us from relocating is the lack of employment opportunities.

[@rkayser89]

You could always go work at the lead mines- that sadly seems to be the only decent-paying option in that part of the state.

[@pfeifferized]

Man, you’re way the hell out there!!

[@johnnyreb2360]

Have heard that a lot of Navy retirees are informed that that area is considered a good place to go. Do you notice that to be true in your part of the woods?

[@darrellmckinneysr]

Very informative video my friend, Please keep posting...

[@treyscott9676]

yea what Ozark Ed said , stop telling people about us. lol

[@stevedavis9312]

trey scott yeah that's no s*** he needs to shut up quit telling everybody how good this place is

[@rockster0192]

I'm sure the native Americans said the same thing

[@rockster0192]

@@jacksonmiller6679 if you dont feel guilty and remorseful about what the ancrstors did then you have no soul. no wonder other countries want to wipe us off the face of the earth

[@jeromeaustin4272]

@@rockster0192 Heck off, commie

[@KingParisBuckingham]

Hahaha

[@OzarkGuysFishing]

Biggest earthquake recorded in the united states, happened on the New Madrid fault line. When it shifted, it made the Mississippi River flow north instead of South. Also you forgot about Joplin... Population of 75,000.

[@lynngraham2934]

Ozark Guys Fishing.....You are right about the Mississippi River and the New Madrid, MO fault line, but Joplin is clear across the State of MO. from that. The New Madrid Earthquake occurred mainly in Eastern Missouri, Western Kentucky, and Eastern Arkansas, nowhere in the Western part of these States except KY which is East of MO, and AR anyway. The New Madrid Fault line runs roughly from New Madrid, MO in a Southern line to about Helena, AR. St.Louis, MO and Memphis, TN would be the two largest cities hit if it ever occurs again.

[@OzarkGuysFishing]

@@lynngraham2934 I agree with that. However, it will cause major devastation, especially in the major cities where the fault line runs.

[@PerimeterPermaculture]

Spot on!

[@johnjohnon8767]

I have some acreage with a cabin and cistern down there.

[@MrBob58o]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge you have. I am looking to get out of the city and looking at small house on a big lot in Missouri. Looking at a location south of Stover. Off 135, about 15 minutes south of 52. Any thing I should look out for in the area. Haven't visited the area yet. The property has electric, a private well, and septic. The land is mostly wooded. Wondering about storms and flooding / erosion. Worried about the quality of ground water coming from the well. Worried about the health of trees in the area. Anything you can help me out with to ask the realator to look for. Thank you again

[@RolandBizjets]

The weather is quite concerning out there. But otherwise, it's a beautiful place. Was visiting a friend there. P.S.Met very nice people there. especially a salesguy in Dollar General in Ridgedale area. Had a great talk!

[@VelvetyMoon]

Roland Ozolins what's concerning about it?

[@RolandBizjets]

@@VelvetyMoon Tornadoes

[@bluerfoot]

I'm from NYC and trust me, the way politics are here I'd give yall a bear hug.

[@4godliv]

Solid answers.

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

Thank you.

[@marydoherty9188]

i just bought 5.87 acres in the ozarks :D much love from the uk x

[@MM-yb2fy]

What was the price range was it if you don't mind me asking ?

[@marydoherty9188]

@@MM-yb2fy 18500$ at 181$ per month xx

[@MM-yb2fy]

@@marydoherty9188 Congrats ! What's the $181 a month for? Taxes? Edit: nevermind i missed the word AT.

[@amoore8761]

Good info and great view.

[@the503creepout7]

so at about the 0:35 second mark there's a dark figure that runs across the mid-left side of the river. Do you guys think it was a fish or just the shadow of a bird passing by overhead?

[@williamaichinger2358]

is west plains a place to live ?? I live in crazy California and need to get the hell out

[@curtbilyeu8701]

im in ca. also this place is a shithole would love to get out.

[@johnchase4408]

Yes it is. 😁

[@lynngraham2934]

william aichinger... From what I have heard West Plains and Poplar Bluff are both neat cities to live in.

[@garypollard9770]

curt bilyeu I am sure you would be welcome just as long as you leave your California politics in California!

[@dinao4018]

Seems anything is better then CA. West Plains is a great area though. No liberals though which is great!

[@HOODS]

Hey hey just found your channel. I seen that creek and pretty sure I've been there. I think you must live near my good friend Adam from likeabully homestead he lives in South Central mo. I live in s.w. mo. And for some reason you look real familiar. Not sure if I've met you at a meetup before or what. But hopefully I get notifications for future videos. Have a good one. Oh and I agree on everything you just said.

[@MtHockey]

My family lived i the Ozarks of MO when I was a kid in the 60's and 70's, All I will say is that between Branson and all the people moving there, it is screwed.

[@sets51]

How bad is the snow during winter, and do you have ticks and chiggers in the Ozark?

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

We get a good snow every 5-10 years. This winter was one of those. We received around 9”. We do have ticks and chiggers. That’s why our chickens free range.

[@frang.5913]

Thank you so much for that useful information. What advice do you have for someone who is considering finding place to live temporarily to decide if staying permanently? Do homesteaders rent or need help?

[@justenheuraas2601]

You can rent a 3bdrm 2 bath home or mobile, often with little to no deposit, for about $500 a month. Entergy will nail.u for about 230 deposit.for electricity but in the mobile parks often its included. Find an area online that has alot of properties ur interested in viewing, then get a cheap mobile for rent as a base camp from which to do ur exploring from. Head out with the bare essentials. Pillows, sleeping bags, etc. Buy a.couple camping cots at wall Mart and an air mattress, push em together n u n the missus mesh the zippers from ur sleeping bags. Any extras u need go to goodwill just for sum temp stuff. Gas is cheaper. Dehydrate fruits n veggies 2 bring with cuz produce is expensive out yonder. Best of luck.

[@marysmith9107]

what equipment or camera would u suggest to make a video about my farm?

[@theemeraldfox7779]

You do know you're inadvertently inviting people that you might not want around you..op-sec is very important in that lifestyle!

[@RazorbackRidgeHomestead]

Grew up in the ozark’s around ozark Arkansas pretty country around there

[@robfninh]

I love NH and Maine but man it gets cold!

[@jeannecheney461]

we came from NH. it is beautiful and not only cold but getting very expensive to live there

[@ganymeade5151]

Beautiful in late spring, summer, and fall. Brutal in winter. Great if you like shoveling through several feet of snow all winter.

[@JustCalMeBozeman]

In NH now, I lived in MO for a few years, looking to move back. I love NH, but it's definitely expensive and freaking cold.