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If your looking for a unique place to stay during your Branson Missouri Vacation. This is it! The African Treehouse is available at Branson Treehouse Adventures! This epic treehouse resort is located at 159 Acorn Acres Ln, Branson West, Missouri. For more information, click here.

Enjoy an adventure in the trees in African Tree House! This treehouse sleeps 6 people. It comes complete with swinging bridges, and a ladder leading up to the loft area where the sleeping quarters are. This is for the brave and more adventurous family!

The loft area has two sleeping areas, one area has a queen sized bed and the other area has has twin sized bunk beds. The treehouse can sleep 6 people.

The main area of the African Treehouse features a kitchen, and dining area. There is also a living room with Samsung Smart TV/DVD player and a full bathroom!

Outside you will find a swinging bridge that leads you to a grass roof hut area with a picnic table! This is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee, or a snack with the family!  There is also a private deck located out back, perfect for stargazing.

The grounds at Branson Treehouse Adventures, feels much more like a campground then a resort. There is a playground, basketball court, volleyball net, and swimming pool . The pool is open Memorial Day To Labor Day.

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For many people in the Midwest, the winter months are brutally cold, and I wouldn’t blame you for a minute if you choose to stay indoors all winter long. However, if you love the outdoors as much as I do, than maybe a horse drawn sleigh ride is just the thing you need to beat the winter blues! Jester Park Equestrian Center is located at 11171 NW 103rd Ct, Granger, IA 50109. For more information, click here.

Jester Park Equestrian Center is the go to place for horseback riding in Iowa, and the Equestrian Center is a wonderful place to visit anytime of year. However, during the winter months the center transforms into a winter wonderland!

The winter holiday rides will be either a sleigh ride or wagon ride depending on weather conditions. The sleigh requires a minimum of 4-6″ of packed snow to operate.

Rides will be available every half hour from 10am-11:30am and 1pm-3:30pm from early December through Mid-February. The sleigh can accommodate up to 7 adults. Children are welcome and small children may sit on an adult’s lap if needed for space.

Trail rides last between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the trails condition. All sleigh rides take place in the beautiful winding hills of Jester Park in Granger Iowa.

Reservations are required and this event has been known to sell out, so make your plans early. If there is no snow on the ground, you can still enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride! Reservations can be made by clicking here.

Jester Park Equestrian Center is located at 11171 NW 103rd Ct, in Granger, Iowa. For more information, click here.

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Ouachita River Haven is your year-round vacation destination. Nestled in the Ouachita National Forest, there are an abundance of activities available in our area including fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and mountain biking. Ouachita River Haven is located at 122 Ouachita River Haven Road in Pencil Bluff, Arkansas. For more information or to make a reservation, click here.

The campground is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, with over 1000 feet of river frontage on the clear and clean waters of the Ouachita River. Ouachita River Haven is truly deep in nature.  This is one of the most beautiful an scenic campgrounds you will find!

Ouachita River Haven offers a variety of accommodations for your vacation. From primitive campsites, to a honeymoon cabin with hot tub ..they have a place for you! Plus the campground is dog-friendly! This is the only campground directly on the upper Ouachita River!

Looking for a different way to stay? Tucked away in this lush campground,is the 18 foot Taysha tipi providing privacy and serenity while still enjoying a camping experience in nature. Enjoy s’mores under the stars after a day on the river by your private fire pit. The tipi comes from Nomadic Tipi Makers, famous for their tipis featured in the film “Dances with Wolves”.

Ouachita River Haven is a great place to stay and play! Kayaks, canoes, and river tube rentals are available. Take a 4 mile trip or a 4 day trip! You decide how long you want to be on the river!

There is SO much to do nearby! Spend your days enjoying crystal mines, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, ATVs, kayaking, canoeing, or tubing. Spend your evening around a fire or star gazing! Ouachita River Haven is surrounded with Adventure!

This campground is a great place to relax, rewind, and reconnect with nature! Between the float trip and the beautiful campground, you really can’t go wrong at Ouachita River Haven.

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Cedar River Ranch is a perfect place to escape, relax and reconnect with nature! This beautiful ranch is located along the Cedar River, and has several cabins to choose from. Cedar River Ranch is located at 2798 Casey Ave in Letts, Iowa. For more information, click here.

The landscape in this part of Iowa is beautiful and underappreciated and the Cedar River is known for excellent cat-fishing, and is a fun place to explore! With rolling hills, lush forest trails, and breathtaking views of the Cedar River, we believe that Cedar River Ranch encompasses all of the qualities we love about SE Iowa. 

Cedar River Ranch is the perfect spot for a country-chic wedding, a family reunion, a guys trip or a girls weekend to reconnect with old friends, or just somewhere to steal away for a weekend cabin trip with your family.

​With 53 acres of timber and trails along the Cedar River, the cabin rentals are perfect for the outdoor explorer. Plus, with volleyball and basketball courts, tether ball, horseshoes, and a playground, there are plenty of activities for all ages. Roast marshmallows around the fire pit and during the summer season take in an outdoor movie or one of the other seasonal events!

The ranch hosts 5 family loft cabins that hold up to 8 guests, and 4 smaller, studio cabins with room for up to 6 guests each. These 9 cabins have full bathrooms, an open floor plan with beds, a living and dining area, and a kitchenette. Plus,  Cabin #7 boasts 2 bedrooms, a sleeper sofa, and a full kitchen and bath, comfortably sleeping up to 6 guests. OR, book the cozy chalet tucked back in the timber. The chalet can hold up to 4 guests and includes an open floor plan with bed, full kitchen, living/dining area, and bathroom. These cabins and the chalet all include heating & air conditioning for your comfort, plus picnic tables, grills, and access to the fire pit.

Cedar River Ranch is a beautiful place you really need to see to appreciate. The landscape is rustic but beautiful at the same time, and the ranch is a wonderful place to escape and relax!

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Clear Creek Cabin is located in the scenic Driftless Area of Northeast Iowain the city of Decorah. The area is a dream come true for outdoor enthusiasts! Surrounded by excellent fishing, world class kayaking, the famous Ice Cave and the beautiful Dunnings Spring! The area is packed full of amazing sites. For more information or to check pricing and availability, click here.

As you walk out the doors of the secluded cabin you will find a spring-fed, one acre pond. Complete with bluegill, bass and catfish. There is also 70 feet of white sand beach. Hike 100 yards and you will find 3.2 miles of the Clear Creek trout stream. If you enjoy hiking or hunting, the cabin is adjacent to 800 acres of public hunting land. And that is just the outdoors.

Clear Creek Cabin boasts 2,700 sq ft of cozy hardwood excellence. The rustic good looks of the original cabin that was built in 1873 (with another log frame addition in 1885 and a modern addition in 2000) is combined with all the modern amenities you would want.

Start your relaxing stay with a full, restful night of sleep in one of the 5 bedrooms. Choose from a king pillow top, queen, full or one of four twin XL beds or twin bunk bed. There is a plush-top futon in the balcony/den and another in an upstairs bedroom. There is even a crib for your infant.

A modern heat and air conditioning system will keep you at the right temperature as you wake up. Next you may find a hot shower or a soak in the tub is in order. Choose from one of the three full baths; one with a shower, one with a shower/tub and another with a shower/tub. Don’t forget to drop your bath towel in the towel warmer so it is ready when you get out!

The smell of a hot cup of coffee or tea (or maybe even a “lumberjack” breakfast) are easily in the realm of possibilities for the full kitchen. It has all of the large and small appliances you will need during your stay. There is a full set or dishes and utensils and even a charcoal grill on the flagstone patio outside the back door.

Enjoy your meals on the porch or at the picnic table overlooking the pond or in the large dining room. With seating for 10 at the reclaimed lumber (that my Great-Grandfather milled many years ago) dining room table, there is sure to be ample space for all.

Relax in the living room with reclining seating for 10 guests. This room has a 55 inch SMART TV, DVD and VHS players, and a console with connection to all your favorites on Netflix or YouTube. You may also enjoy complimentary high speed, fiber optic Wi-Fi for your mobile devices and Wi-Fi enabled phone calls. Or you could follow the kids upstairs to play with the various toys including the 3 foot tall doll house. This property has something for everyone. Now, go explore!

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