Possibly the best small town in America that many people haven’t heard of, Cave Springs, Arkansas, was voted the best place to buy a house by Niche.com in the state. This cozy destination received high marks for housing, good for kids, public schools, and crime and safety. It’s no surprise that it’s an excellent place to start a family. Having had a fewer than 1,700 people as of the 2010 census, Cave Springs has experienced a population boom in the last decade-plus and is now home to approximately 5,000 lucky residents, jumping over 200%.
Many young professionals have moved here for the bountiful employment opportunities that are just a short drive away. A few of the large companies nearby are Tyson Foods, Daisy Outdoor Products, and the Wal-Mart Corporate Headquarters, to name a few. Because there were so few people before the population boom, the city has effectively maintained a small-town feel, and each year the community comes together for their Cave Springs Day celebration.
Locals and visitors alike can spend hours getting in touch with nature and take in some incredible views in Ozark National Forest, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, Lake Fayetteville, Devil’s Den State Park, and Beaver Lake.
The nearby Ozark Lake has more coastline than the entire state of California, so if you’re visiting and plan on going hiking, make sure to bring your sense of adventure. The mile-and-a-half long Cave Springs Trail is a can’t miss for outdoor enthusiasts of varying experience levels. With two different loops to choose from, hikers can have a different experiences with each visit. This stream here is an excellent example of an Ozark Cave Stream and is home to the largest-known population of the rare Ozark Cavefish and even rarer Ozark Trillium, a plant species which naturally grows there.
The cavefish, which is now endangered, is the reason that fishing is no longer allowed in Lake Keith. Unknown to most, and where locals can spend their day fishing, is the remains of the Monte Ne community. Perhaps one the hottest tourist spots of the early 20th century, it was home to the state’s first indoor swimming pool and one of the first golf courses. People cam from long distances by train and were met at the station by a gondola. In 1964, to create Beaver Lake, the White River was dammed, and the remaining structures of Monte Ne ended up under water. It is believed that when the water level at Beaver Lake is low, the ghosts of Monte Ne come out.
In a naturally beautiful place like Cave Springs, it’s no wonder people have been flocking here for the last decade. Unfortunately, when people live in great density, pests follow much quicker than we’d like to believe, and sometimes there seems to be no way to keep critters out of your home. If you’ve got nuisance wildlife giving you problems, it’s time to have Natural State Wildlife come and break up the party.
Contact us today for and estimate. We are the top-rated nuisance wildlife removal service in Cave Springs and the surrounding areas.