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Near the heart of the Ozark National Forest, Cotter is the self-proclaimed Trout Capital USA, a distinction it deserves. Set on a bend in the White River and considered by many to ... morebe among the finest trout fisheries in the country, it is a small town as steeped in history as it is in fish. Surrounded by natural beauty, a thirty minute drive from Cotter will get you to the Norfolk River, short hand for the North Fork of the White, which is also ranked as one of the best trophy trout rivers in the lower 48. Within 2 hours it’s possible to reach the famous, blue-ribbon Little Red River, a 100 mile long tributary of the White.
Initially settled by Native Americans, the early 1800’s nearby discovery of gold and other minerals put the Cherokee in conflict with ambitious entrepreneurs. Andrew Jackson’s 1835 Treaty of Echota forcibly moved tribal members west of the Mississippi via the now infamous Trail of Tears. By the late 1890’s, Cotter had become the central distribution point for sending mining products by steamboat to other cities in the region and by 1905, it’s permanent population had reached 600.
Ironically, its current population of about 1000 is not much greater, but the City’s focus is quite different. Today Cotter is known for its scenic location on the high bluffs of the White River and its commitment to sportsmen and tourists. No other area in the country can come close to Cotter’s record setting trout catches or champion fly fishing status. The town’s proximity to wilderness and the state’s highest mountain, Mt. Magazine, make it a natural draw for outdoor enthusiasts.
If you are traveling with family members or friends who do not share your desire to fish, there are many other things to do. These include:
The 165 mile long Highlands Trail as well as Pedestal Rock and Alum Bridge Cove Natural Bridge Trail
Kayakers and canoeists can enjoy the upper Buffalo River, designated a National Scenic River and National Wild River
Mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, and camping, as well as other outdoor sports, are widely available.
Folk music at festivals in Mountain View Ark.; Country music in Branson, Mo.
There are many ways to reach Cotter, including:
Fly into Little Rock’s Clinton National Airport and drive approx. 3 hours.
Fly into Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (Fayetteville) and drive 2 ½ hours
Fly into Jonesboro Municipal Airport and drive approx. 2 ½ hours
Fly into the Branson, Missouri Airport and drive approx. 1 ½ hours
Fly into Memphis, Tennessee International Airport and drive approx. 4 hours
Located in the foothills of the Ozarks, Heber Springs, Arkansas is an outdoorsmens paradise with rivers and lakes to fish and trails to hike.
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