Q & A on living in the Ozarks

Wanted to answer a few viewer questions on living in the ozarks. The Missouri Ozarks isn't the only place to homestead and bug out to but I think it is one of the best places.
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[@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.

[@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 ???

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...🤔

[@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)

[@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.

[@RiverBanks-OzarkStoryteller]

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.

[@RiverBanks-OzarkStoryteller]

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!

[@RiverBanks-OzarkStoryteller]

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]

@@RiverBanks-OzarkStoryteller 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.

[@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 🙏

[@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

[@andrewelliott123]

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

[@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".

[@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]

[@NWAPrepper]

I love the river! Thanks

[@kristinmaiorana9334]

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

[@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

[@grannybee6805]

Good answers. We are in AR and love it.

[@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..

[@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

[@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.

[@krawler1919]

The Ozarks are full enough as it is.

[@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.

[@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).

[@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!

[@pfeifferized]

Man, you’re way the hell out there!!

[@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.

[@donnaveirs8930]

Loved your view, and loved the video.

[@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.

[@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.

[@wesley3340]

Western Arkansas is beautiful with the Ouachita Mountains.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@annieelizabethhannan5601]

wow... answering my questions.. thank you...

[@mikebtrfld1705]

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

[@tedzilla5826]

thank you. just found u recently. like your vids. Have some good news for you soon. God speaks to me loud and clear. Almost scary. Ted Michigan

[@darrellmckinneysr]

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

[@georgewallacejr5644]

Hello that is very beautiful place great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼

[@georgewashington5505]

It sure is.

[@ronreno5702]

Barton country Missouri here

[@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.

[@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?

[@theemeraldfox7779]

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

[@johnwilliams640]

Seems like one great state to move to. Thanks

[@mikesoutfishing]

looks like the big piney

[@cruciferousvegetable]

Do you have steelhead and Chinook salmon?

[@d.l.hemmingway3758]

From my observations the Ozarks are similar to the Flinthills only more trees.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Lots and lots more water..

[@d.l.hemmingway3758]

@@davehughesfarm7983 true

[@ambassador724]

Carthage has had 4 quakes in 50 years, (if not more than 4.)

[@threeaxis359]

Why worry about New Madrid fault if it is going to get you it is going to get you no matter where you live. Concern about the sprawl of the nearby cities that would most likely take a couple hundred years. Drugs are so accessible no matter where you live what difference does it makes. Life is great don't live it in fear just live it.

[@lauraholmes9512]

Where is the place you are referring to when you suggested that you had considering moving? And why?

[@sgserene]

Is the Ozarks a racist place? How do they deal with different ethnicities. .. black...brown...mixed races?

[@therealpreparedhomestead]

I don't think so anymore than most places. Sure it exists but certainly not with everyone or even a majority. Also remember that the ozarks is a big place so different areas might be different. But yes, there are different ethnicities all over even out in the country.

[@sgserene]

@@therealpreparedhomestead thanks for your response. It's beautiful there.

[@reddog6803]

Is there any significal differences from the ozark mountains and the st. Francis mountains? i have noticed that i find more granite deposits, but that is it.

[@sipper01]

Do you know anything about edwards mo???

[@coyh9522]

Traffic is very busy most days, look a detailed atlas/travel map. Most people think the region is sparsely populated but it is not. Horrible drug problem is most rural counties, look up the stats. Lived here 50 years, would try the north and west part of the country if I were younger looking for a quieter lifestyle.

[@iztherelife1340]

We intended to retire to my dream property I bought it in 2015 right outside of Marshall We worked 8 years on it Traveling 11 hours often and using all of our vacation time to be there Absolutely a dream of mine for my entire life Ruined by a very unfair ruling My neighbor was awarded rights to cross our property when he clearly did not need to have access thru our property He bulldozed all of it and did not cross our property to do it He wanted to build a resort and have his guests drive all over our property instead of his And SUSAN WEAVER let him No restrictions or need to maintain it. Just take away all our use and enjoyment and ruin it We sold the property to someone that didn’t need privacy I hate we had to let our property go. We loved our neighbors The beauty of Ark And we were even married in the Canaan church Sorry sorry judge and really jerk of a neighbor just crushed me.

[@TheStormisComing24]

just found your channel. We have been planning on moving to Missouri for almost 5 years while caring for my mother. Though her recent passing saddens me greatly it begins our journey to our future. As we ready our house for sale, my question is, are their any good realtors there that you can recommend, and as of December 2020, is there still plenty of 20-20+ acres available in the the Ozarks? I have been watching the insane migration to places like Idaho, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina and I believe Missouri in the past 6 months...it has me a little worried. Not to mention prices of everything going up. Would cherish advice from someone who has lived there for so long.

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Do not come and purchase right off the bat. Come and Rent for a year. And then you will know for certian if you want to stay.

[@jolyndaj]

Agree....😊

[@johnganshow5536]

I couldn't live in the Ozarks, no mountains...

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

I will give this advice come and rent for a year. Then you will know if you want to put down roots here . and can buy a place.

[@ganymeade5151]

The wildlife must be awesome in Arkansas.

[@irynakochubey1721]

What about snakes? What's the chance to be bitten by a snake there? Is it safe to swim in the lakes and rivers because of snakes? Thank you

[@rammur1]

Nice !

[@InTheWind_]

I wonder if good 2A freedoms help deter high crime?

[@tacticalsweater5119]

From southern California. Been in the Greene county area since '93. Planning on moving to Utah. No family here. Not a fan of most people here. Springfield is a garbage place to live. Lots of drugs. Big city people are coming here for cheap living and they're often rude. Absolute horrible drivers. Weather is awful. Not much of a spring. Summer is so humid you want to stay inside. Winter is mostly cold and wet with dangerous ice storms. Slip and fall in the parking lot because of a property manager's negligence. Downtown is full of asshole college kids. Worked for years in evening retail and I've had my fill of harassment from the night crowds. I miss the dry weather out west and at least I'll have family. Missouri is pretty and conservative. But so is Utah, with less meth heads. Missouri is also karst capital. Sinkholes everywhere.

[@lauraholmes9512]

You seem like the type of person that wouldn't be happy anywhere you lived

[@tacticalsweater5119]

@@lauraholmes9512 Nope. Just done with the Midwest.

[@MichelleCasandraMindofChrist]

Any difference between Arkansas Ozarks and Missouri ozarks? State law and social wise?

[@davehughesfarm7983]

Not really but the joke is people in the bootheel of Missouri are smarter than everyone in Arkansas and dumber than the rest of Missouri..

[@jeanlee1911]

im a single mom and I am thinking of moving to the bruner/ava area from california (transplanted from mississippi as a young girl, Im a country mama not a california crazy) ( i really hate living here) my son lives in bruner area would it be a safe place to live? i am tired of city life (here there is no community)

[@bulgingbattery2050]

You can sell leather pants in the ozarks.

[@tenderramsey2056]

Travis, you can get at me on Facebook. I'm a lifelong Ozarkian, do alot of self sufficiency, wild edibles herbs and such. Would be great to talk to another like minded person.

[@jessicawalter1375]

What about living in a higher sea level there

[@johnkunzi6617]

OUT WHERE LIVE IS THE RE LAND RESBLE PRIST

[@forsakenapostle5534]

Omw from Soviet republic of Chicago 😭😭 Any suggestions?? Retired and tired of the oppressive lifestyle of tyranny and snitchy bitchys. Need a quiet time and place with some open air to breath and THINK

[@shill9315]

"the best gun laws", what does this mean? Best for who? "You add in the metropolitan area and it's (Springfield) population is about 200,000." The metro area of Springfield’s population is 450,000 to 475,000. That's one big mis-statement. Where are you from? You apparently don't mind putting out incorrect information, which makes everything you say factually questionable. Spend some time researching before you speak. The sort of thing you're doing gives free speech a bad name.

[@austinknowlton1783]

I lived in Stone and Taney counties for about ten years. Honestly don't know why anyone would think it's a great place to live much less homestead or bug out to, except maybe someone from the city Couldn't swing a dead cat without hitting a meth head or meth cook, and all the creeks are between knee and ankle deep. The only lake around is manmade.Not a lot of woods to begin with and zero tree cover in the fall and winter. Lots of caves to hide in, I guess. Problem is everyone knows about them.

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

Beautiful

[@repentaoption8273]

Have you seen black bears yet ?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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,

[@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!

[@oldman9164]

my family has been here a few hundred years now . we would move if we found a better place to live . to cold up north and east , to many people out west . to hot down south . i guess we will just stay put . BTW.....If you think you can come here and cook meth and we wont notice...you are on drugs .

[@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.

[@ES-mc3cc]

As the Earth's magnetic field continues to weaken during the pole shift, there will be more and more earthquakes.

[@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,

[@jamesc9001]

What a beautiful setting.

[@InTheWind_]

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

[@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

[@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

[@milesfarmer9148]

Its horrible, never attempt to move there, especially from California. They pay their workers too low, don't move to a place that supports worker exploitation.

[@davehughesfarm7983]

LOL OK as your state is run by illegals doing alll the labor...SMH

[@xxpgh412xx]

Is it a good place for me to launder money for the Mexican cartel?

[@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

[@sheri1237]

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

[@wesleyezell2361]

Northwest arkansas here and love it

[@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.

[@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?

[@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