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Jan 23, 2019

New Website WOOT! Super excited to usher in 2019 with a fresh Mockingbird website!  I'm loving the look and feel of it, and Valory made us a cool new logo (thanks Val!). I'm happy to be able to be back in the blogging scene again, now, too! Yay! If any of you English majors aka grammar police see any typos or think I should include something on our website that I didn't -- please send me a message.  I'd love to hear your feedback.  I will be fleshing out the 'cabins' section ...

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Kentucky Bass by Valory

Dec 13, 2018

As many of you know, we hosted a Norfork Lake Chamber of Commerce fishing media event here at Mockingbird Bay Resort, sponsored by Plano/Frabill, where Arkansas State Tourism invited a handful of awesome outdoor professional writers and pro staff to come to Norfork Lake and experience some stellar fishing, thanks to local guides, some out-of-state guides thanks to Rick Pierce of Bass Cat Boats and the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce.  A good time was had by all!  Fishing was great! ...

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We're in Arkansas Wild & GAFF Magazines!

Dec 13, 2018

Lucky us!  Mockingbird Bay Resort has made an appearance in some high-profile magazines, thanks to John Felsher and Jim Edlund -- sports writers and great anglers!  We surely appreciate you guys...and invite you to come back to The Bay anytime.  :)

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Vodka Jello Shooters

Dec 13, 2018

Mockingbird Bay Resort guests from St. Louis who are known for their vodka jello shooters are in the house!  New fangled flavors and colors are always interesting --this year's are watermelon, key lime pie, and chocolate raspberry...plus there's the usual staples: pineapple, orange cremesicle, strawberry, and grape. Have a safe and fun-filled weekend!See you here!  Cheers!  :)

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Stripers in Paradise

Dec 01, 2018

By KENNETH L. KIESER Leavenworth Times outdoor columnist     Imagine going fishing in a boat with three professional fisherman on a dark, moonless night without lights. Then imagine this was your first fishing trip.Scary? You bet, just ask Valory Zortman.Her parents own Mockingbird Bay Resort on Norfork Lake in Arkansas, and she was not passing up this opportunity to fish for the legendary stripers she had heard about.The beautiful college coed was instructed on how to cast ...

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Striper Fishing Today

Apr 29, 2018

The guys from Graybar went out with guides this morning and caught some nice ones!

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Fishing on Norfork Lake

Apr 13, 2018

A couple of fishing buddies from Missouri were having some good luck catching small mouth bass and stripers this weekend!  Luckily, they entered the Fishing Derby -- so their catch may earn them $500 (per species).  Good Luck to them!  :)

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Hill 'N Hollow Quilters Guild Quilt Show

Aug 21, 2015

AUTUMN IN THE OZARKSHILL ‘N HOLLOW QUILTERS GUILDBaxter County Fairgrounds1507 Fairground DriveMountain Home, ARThursday & Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.General Admission: $5 --- under 12 Free  As many of you know, I am a quilter!  As such, Mockingbird Bay Resort is happy to announce a lodging special of 10% off when you stay in a cabin during this timeframe.  Just mention the "Hill 'N Hollow Cabin Special" when you reserve! ...

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Boiling Cauldron

Jan 11, 2015

When temps outside are chilly, Norfork Lake can appear to be a boiling cauldron with wisps of steamy plumes reaching high up in the sky.

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Bikes, Blues and BBQ Motorcycle Riders Welcome!

Aug 07, 2014

We're rolling out the Welcome mat for the many bikers who will be traveling across the country on their way to Springdale, Arkansas, this September for Bikes, Blues & BBQ Festival in the north/west part of the state.  For those folks needing a lodging pit stop to break up their cross-country trek, then we might be the place for you.  We are a comfortable 3-hour drive east of Bikes, Blues & BBQ -- so those people traveling a long distance who'd prefer to break up their drive, ...

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