Imagine This Whether you’re exploring one of Bella Vista’s peaceful lakes, photographing a waterfall, watching birds along a wooded trail, or simply taking an evening walk, there are a few things you never want to leave behind—your phone, your keys, and your sense of adventure. Meet Your Trail Companion Henry, a blue heron (inspired by … Read more
There are moments on Bella Vista’s lakes that never quite leave you. Not because they’re dramatic. Not because they’re rare. But because they’re wonderfully quiet. One such moment happened while I was kayaking on beautiful Lake Ann. I’ve kayaked all seven lakes in Bella Vista, and I think Lake Ann is the most beautiful. The … Read more
Bring the Beauty of Lake Norwood Home with Our New Autumn Coaster Set If you’ve ever stood beside Lake Norwood on a crisp autumn morning, you know there is something almost magical about it. The calm water becomes a mirror, reflecting brilliant reds, oranges, and golds as the Ozark trees put on one of nature’s … Read more
Known as a Tyrant Flycatcher There are few birds as graceful or instantly recognizable as the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. With its incredibly long forked tail, soft gray plumage, salmon-colored patches beneath its wings, and effortless flight, this remarkable bird often stops birdwatchers in their tracks. Although it is the state bird of Oklahoma, the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher … Read more
Your Official Guide to Bella Vista Outdoors If you’ve spent any time around the lakes, creeks, or quiet shorelines of Bella Vista, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with a great blue heron. Perhaps you saw one standing perfectly still along the water’s edge, patiently watching for a fish. Maybe one glided silently across … Read more
A morning of mist, wildlife, and quiet beauty… now captured on canvas. Dave Melear, our photographer, has captured many beautiful images of Bella Vista’s Lake Norwood over the years. Living just above the lake, he often walked the trail down to the shoreline in the early morning hours with his camera, hoping to capture the … Read more
Lake Norwood is a small lake at 33 acres. Its shoreline is less crowded, and there are nice forests along its shore. It is one of the deepest lakes in Bella Vista, at 79 feet, and offers great fishing. It’s a no-wake lake with a boat ramp and 2 boat/fishing docks, along a levee that … Read more
Welcome to Bella Vista Outdoors! Bella Vista Outdoors was created to celebrate the natural beauty, outdoor adventures, wildlife, and photography opportunities found in Bella Vista, Arkansas, and throughout the Ozarks. Whether you’re a long-time resident, a newcomer, a visitor planning a trip, or simply someone who loves nature, you’ll find stories, photographs, local discoveries, and … Read more