In the early 1900s this was a big mining area. The Erie Ozark Mine and the Monkey Hill Mine were just east of Moccasin Creek. Five miles of paved road takes you to Highway 178, then to Bull Shoals on a left turn, or to Flippin on a right turn. Offering over 40 different models, including freshwater and saltwater designs, Ranger Boats in Flippin manufactures America's premier recreational fishing boats. Considered the father of the modern bass boat, Forrest Wood founded Ranger three decades ago with a commitment to quality that has never wavered.
Ranger boats is a major employer in the South Shore.
The side trip to Flippin takes you past Ranger Boats, where hundreds of area residents make nationally-known fishing and sport boats. Also at Flippin see an old-fashioned concrete jail with its steel door. At Flippin, you will find the cars of the White River Railway, the passenger excursion train that runs through the beautiful Ozark Mountains on round trips to Calico Rock as well as shorter trips. Aerial views of South Shore accent the beauty of the natural landscape, especially on a bright, sunlit day. Marion County Regional Airport at Flippin serves as a gateway to the area.