Issue #170
November 10, 2005

Fall Colors And Misty Bluff

October was a great month for me. Mid-month found me at Misty Bluff, a vacation rental property owned by Juergen and Liz Lottmann. Located south of Jasper on Hwy 7, Misty Bluff has one of the nicest views in the area. The back porch faces directly towards Red Rock and on a clear day you can see quite far down the valley. I arrived in the afternoon on a Tuesday and quickly moved my stuff into the master bedroom, which is located on the upper floor. The spacious room has a large (and very comfortable) bed, it's own satellite TV and enough room left over for a cosy sitting area. Sliding doors lead to a private, covered deck where you can enjoy morning coffee away from others.
Adjoining the master bedroom is the master bath, the main feature being the Jacuzzi tub with a romantic evening view of the stars above and the valley below. A shower and double vanity round out this room. Next to the bathroom is a second bedroom with a modern bunk bed. The entire upper floor can be accessed either by a front door which leads up to the parking area, or via the stairs that lead down into the family room and kitchen/dining areas.
The main level of Misty Bluff is built for relaxing and entertaining. The living room is furnished with a large screen TV/DVD and satellite connection, very comfortable couches, a most excellent wood stove and huge windows to let in the light and the view. On the other end of the room is another bathroom with a shower and a very modern kitchen, fully equipped to make your stay a delight. Sitting in between the two is the dining area and directly in front of that, through a screen door is the large deck that overlooks the valley.
I love just sitting out on the deck on a nice sunny afternoon, watching the birds float the thermals, the clouds moving across the blue sky, and the sunrises. The moonrise was also quite spectacular this visit and I could see it on the horizon miles away, large and red. As it climbed higher it changed to a bright, white full moon. Very beautiful. After a nice night's sleep, I got up and had the opportunity to go on a hike with the owner of Misty Bluff, Jurgen Lottmann. We went over to Erbie and hiked to the top of Cone Point. After hiking for several hours and having a great time, I returned to the cabin and had a nice Jacuzzi and supper. I drove lazily back to Harrison the next afternoon. I sure enjoyed my time at Misty Bluff.
One of my favorite things to do when the leaves are turning is just drive around town and see what the leaves look like. It was a really nice, sunny day when I decided to take a tour. The first stop was historic downtown Harrison to see the trees on the square. I was stunned to see how beautiful they looked.
My next stop was over to the Maplewood Cemetery. This is an awesome place to see the fall colors. I had taken a light lunch with me and decided to eat it here. It was a great afternoon. I really enjoyed just driving around admiring the display.
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Lunch Under The Trees

We are half way through our fall. Those of you who were fortunate enough to visit our neck of the woods during the peak of color were rewarded with a fine display. For those of you who have not yet had the chance to come to the Ozarks, don't fret. Now that the leaves are coming down, the views are getting so much better. Some of our best hiking is late fall and winter! If you get to come here, plan on staying at Misty Bluff. It is close to a major highway so getting around is easy. Liz and Jurgen have thought of everything to make your stay there a real treat. Misty Bluff is very close to the Pruitt access of the Buffalo National River, giving you a great place to swim in the summer. Put-in spots at Kyles or Erbie make great day floats. They are also close to several excellent hiking trails. Give them a call today and make a reservation to see some of the very finest scenery in Mid-America.
Misty Bluff
Liz and Juergen Lottmann
Hwy 7 South
Jasper, AR 72641
Toll Free Reservations: 866-235-9126
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