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14 | 2022 MCDONALD COUNTY DIRECTORY The City of Noel is beautifully situated on the Elk River, and ringed by the timbered Ozark mountains. Noel is centrally located for canoe trips down the Elk River and its tributaries of Big Sugar Creek and Indian Creek. These fast-moving, clear-water streams bisect some of the grandest scenery in the Ozark range. It has been a perennial favorite of vacationers for more than half a century. Noel is for relaxing Among Noel's pleasant surprises is the lack of trourist traps. You'll find no towering waterslides, no gaudy music emporiums, no sea plane rides, and no amusement parks. Dotted along the banks of the Elk River are lovely, shaded campgrounds and picturesque motels. Lovers of the outdoors have made Noel the canoe capital of the Ozarks. There are a number of canoe rental outlets that offer various lengths of float trips. In short, Noel is for relaxing. Like the rest of the Ozarks, trees create as spectacular a blaze of color in the fall as the wildflowers do in the spring. But, it's the bluffs overhanging the roads that are the most breathtaking. They provide a panorama of limestone splendor unmatched in the Ozarks. Beyond the cave Noel is home to the breathtaking Bluff Dwellers Cave, but it offers much more for the traveler beyond their famous cave. It is the perfect place for a summer adventure of floating, fishing, camping and lodging. The Elk River Resort is one of Noel's favorite destinations for those wanting to stay over in the city. With private cabins and convenient access to the scenic Elk River, you can take part in all Noel has to offer. You can canoe, raft, or kayak your way down the river in an adventure not easily forgotten, then return to the comfort of your cabin. At Elk River Resort, you don't have to pitch a tent to enjoy the outdoor. You can have comfort, shelter and privacy all with easy access to the river. If camping is more your style, River Ranch Resort in Noel makes a perfect destination for your group camping adventure. They are also situated on the beautiful Elk River, a great choice for a summer float trip. They offer canoes, rafts, kayaks and tubes to rent for your floating pleasure. The campground also features 40 air-conditioned cabins that sleep from 2 to 24 people, electric and non-electric tent camping sites, and full hook-up RV sites. For your convenience, they have a fully stocked store that includes most anything you might have forgotten at home. Also located in the store is the Hungry Camper Café, offering many great food options. Last but certainly not least, River Ranch Resort can cater BBQ dinners, or deliver their very popular pizza right to your campsite. Drive along the breathtaking bluffs that line the river on highway 59 and make your way to Noel. It is guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience. Canoe capital of the Ozarks I n the late 1940s, radio personality and legendary vocalist Kate Smith began telling the story of the First Noel during her holiday broadcasts. The City of Noel decided to capitalize on its own name and the popularity of the broadcast. Before too long, Christmas cards and letters were being sent to the Noel Post Office during the holiday season just to get the postmark that read: Noel, MO – The Christmas City in the Ozark Vacation Land. Even today, every year at Christmas time the post office in Noel receives tens of thousands of cards and letters in search of the yuletide postmark. Living up to its name The Choice is Yours Call 479-202-9653 to Schedule Your Risk-Free Hearing Aid Test Drive Finally, Test Drive Hearing Aids That Let You Decide At Your Own Speed. www.BlueWaveHearing.com Dr. Megan Bruce Shelli Carson, M.S. Dr. Molly Dillon E s t a b l i s h e d 1 9 9 9 Bella Vista • Bentonville 417-845-3313 www.arkysdumpster.com arkysdumpsterrental@gmail.com Dumpster Rental • Junk/Debris Removal • Load Delivery Tractor Work • Live Haul Service • Move Out Cleaning Auto Hauling • Rental Cleanouts SW Missouri & NW Arkansas 479-381-1186 Noel:

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