I had a new neighbor, 1 of 2 neighbors within gunshot range, from Wichita a few years ago, move in across the lane on the end of our wooded point. I own several acres, in part on a 400'x600' hilltop point. No zoning restrictions in Barry County Missouri. I have a few livestock, a few dogs I keep in the house, 1 outside. He proceeded to tell me I could not tie a horse or goat billy goat out to help control the grass and brush, called the police. They laughed at him. Told me would shoot my dog if ever crossed his property, then tried to run one over in my lane, I called the cops and he got a summons. He also told me no loud music, which don't ever do this? A cpl of my sons had friends over for a bonfire, were wrestling on the lawn, being rowdy. Neighbor called police again, telling them was a large fight taking place. They came out, found out the true story, told him to stop calling them and wasting their time. I do enjoy my backyard target range, facing the next hillside 300' across the ravine for a terminal point. Have a private balcony overlooking it, that I use for a shooting platform, can also hunt deer from it. He doesn't like rifle fire either apparently. He should have stayed in the city.
NOT GONNA HAPPEN. They are coming to wipe you out. They want your women, your guns, your school systems, your tax dollars, and yes .... white genocide. So keep on welcoming them in. You will regret it.
@@trevorbailey2195 Especially when he moved here from the city, then tried to tell me how I was going to conduct myself on my own property. He didn't get that accomplished...
despite this video being old I will say this. The reason the ozarks is likely my favorite place in the country is becuase its a beautiful place that has not been tainted by over population and mega homes. What keeps the Drones away is the Hillbilly effect so lets keep the Hillbilly effect
I grew up here, LOVE it here. Love that most local municipalities won't tolerate over developing and leave the ridges for the locals. So yeah, I'm one of those sayin', SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! I don't want to have to go hide in my cave from a buncha newbies. But if you do come here, assimilate! We don't need 5gee towers and trying to change our counties. No one in my area is racist and we have people of many colors and religions. We all get along.
@@timdacey4520 I am amazed that 2 years later, reviewing my original comment, half of what I said isn't even there. There is a lot more in that list of things we are doing fine without that used to be there. Interesting, very interesting.
Preaching to the choir here, I grew up and was homeschooled in a house up on a mountain in Garland County, Arkansas, it is the same way there, my folks moved to Atlanta, Georgia when I was 13 and I got out of there as soon as I could. I live up in the hills of northwest Georgia now because it has the same type of landscape, people, culture, and politics as where I grew up with an Appalachian mountain twist. Don’t tell my wife, but deep down I still miss home and wouldn’t mind moving back out to the mountains of Arkansas. Those are my people. You just made me homesick, Travis 💯👍
I live in The Ozarks and they are only good for nice people who mind thier own business. Beautiful, good climate and 90% of the people here are good God fearing, kind, hardworking people. And there is usually work here. Cheap taxes and if your a cigarette sinner like me you can get packs of cigarettes for 3.50 Whaaaat ! ! ! Gas 1.85. Food average but plenty of neighbors who sell eggs etc....cheap of course. Very few forrest fires historically compared to other areas. Almost always 🌧 during the summer. We just got 4 days of rain while the rest of the country is under sever drought. Lots of wildlife if your into hunting and or fishing. Real borders made up of very big rivers. And food grows well here if you can help the soil out as its pretty rocky. But with the consistent rain and warm sunshine food again produces well. Long growing season also.
People come and people go. I was born, raised, and lived my whole life in the Ozarks, so it's home to me. It isn't the easiset place to live. You have to work hard to keep the woods from reclaiming your property after you carve out a piece. I suppose you could put poison all over to kill everything, but then you couldn't grow food or drink the water. If people come and start voting liberal policies, well then you will create the very same things you came here to get away from. High taxes, more laws and ordinances and zoning codes that restrict your freedom to do what you want with your land. Nosey government that thinks they know better than you on issues like how to raise, educate, feed, take care of your children. Nosey law enforcement that won't tolerate noise, guns, freedom of expression, freedom in general. A word about racists. Well, the Ozarks is more than 95% White, 98% in my county. If I as a White man was to move to an area of the country that was 98% non-white, how do you wager I'd be treated? Would I fit in? Well, I don't think I need to address that subject anymore. Peace.
I’m a Ozark hillbilly with a Jamaican wife, and everyone she has ever met treated her with the usual Christian kindness that runs deep in many as you know being a resident. Granted there are a few who some might call “racist”, but really they just don’t know many blacks. Not even those people have ever treated her wrong in anyway. We are kind to people who act like decent human beings, but I wouldn’t bring that big city bullshit down here. You are right about us liking our way of life, and I wouldn’t give it up for anything. I have lived all over the country as an adult, and never found a place with better people.
We are 98% white in my town, my husband is Hispanic and there is a black family in the next farm. Everyone is treated very well. We buy all of eggs, milk, bread from the family ❤
Howdy neighbor! I live near Roaring River. Just found this RU-vid channel. Am enjoying the content. The guy speaking appears to be a really decent person, excellent insights and knowledge. Wouldn't mind getting aquanted with him.
I’m from the Ozarks and have a Jamaican counterpart. Saying this no one has ever treated her wrong in anyway. For the most part many have never really been around a lot blacks, but are not racist. There are obviously your bad apples, but that goes with every other place on the planet. Most of us are Bible believing Christian’s who treat everyone with respect; unless you cross certain lines in the sand. I have had the privilege of living in most of the states out west including all the major cities, and I never found a better place to live than the Ozarks. I moved home to raise a family, and give my children the same blessing of growing up here! I know God brought me back, and I do believe it has a special place in the heart of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ of Nazareth!
I moved to SW Missouri about 2 years ago to my little homestead from Chicago Illinois but I already had country in my veins, my family heritage being from Kentucky they used to call me a misplaced southerner up north. So I like it here alot. Shalom
@@sherrycapito6736,take a2 or 3 day trip to the area ur interested in. Buy the local paper check the ads. Drive around(w/map)n look around. Also check in w/local real estate agents. U'll find something.
@@sherrycapito6736,aside from the Ozarks but similar is the Ouchita area ,in South East Arkansas. It extended into eastern Oklahoma. It's on its own plateau South of the southern Arkansas Ozarks.Its northeast of Texarkana. Hope I've helped u.
I bought land in the Ozarks back in 2009 and intend to move there when I’m ready. I visit the land from time to time and I’ve always had good experiences with folks in the area. Friendly neighbors, friendly businesses, and even the random encounters have ended with pleasant and friendly conversation. Maybe the worst thing that’s happened so far was that after striking up a conversation with a guy at a campground, I was offered a free puppy. (A couple of days earlier he had found a litter of puppies that had been abandoned near the campground... he said planned on dropping them off at an animal shelter on his way home, but that if I was looking to get a dog, I could have one of those)
Just moved to the Ozarks this summer. We love it. Haven't met a rude or unkind person yet. Was blessed with and excellent job my second week here. Everyone we've met treated us like they were glad we moved here. Only complaints are that a place could be so humid and at the same time a dust bowl 😆. Wages are lower than many places but housing is super cheap. I have been very surprised by the patriotism on open display here. Great place to live.
I always say, I’m a behaviorist not a racist. No matter what your heritage, if you behave badly I don’t like you. If you behave like a good person, I like you.
@ g j alameda,take a chance in FAITH. If u have a dependable vehicle ur almost there. Ur vehicle is ur dwelling. Google CHEAP RV LIVING or Bob Wells. Get ideas from the vids. Make a short road trip to the area of ur choice. Try to land close to a metro area to find a job even for minimal wages. If do t have the means u can sacrifice. If not,u'll b stuck where u are. Too much waiting makes u lose out. Have FAITH.
My great grandparents moved their families out to California during the dustbowl. One side from Missouri and the other side from Arkansas. I understand that it was a rough time and a time for survival. But I wonder if they ever wish they had stayed.
If Yellowstone went up and dropped 10 feet of ash, how long will it take for us to pull out the skid steers and start clearing ash, make cement plants. Ozakians know how to survive.
Most of the estimates I’ve seen on ash fall shows that most of the eastern Ozarks would only receive 2-3” of course that’s depending on which way the wind is blowing at the time.
I'm an American but have lived outside the US (Asia) for most of the last 35 yrs. I'm returning back to the US to early retire within the next 6-12 months (If i can get out of here). i can basically choose anyplace i want to live in the US (or other countries) but for some reason i was pointed in the direction of the Ozarks after romanticizing about other parts of the country that may have made for more picturesque postcards or have warmer weather (I still like 4 seasons). i had no idea of the place at all but it didn't take me long to decide this was the place, even without visiting it in person. I did spend a few summer vacations in the area, bought a few different lots of land (because i knew that eventually the stuff we are seeing play out now in our cities was eventually going to happen). I'm very much looking forward to settling down in the area. I know that culturally, politically and philosophically i will fit in.
Montana has been overrun by the fruits and nuts fleeing southern kommiefornia. You’d be MUCH better off with likeminded folks moving to the Ozarks. I’d love to be there, myself.
I live in Central Florida. I know how you feel about tons of people moving in from where ever they're from trying to change everything. We moved further west of Orlando as I grew up to get away from it all and now it's building up here as well. I wish I could sell and get out of Florida at this point but I'm stuck until an eminent domain suit is done before I can even think of selling. I just hope it's not too late by then. Prayers for us all 🙏🏻 Thank you as always Travis. Oh by the way I'm in the middle of watching Ozark on Netflix 😉
My mama’s family were Ozark hill folk. First place I remember living was Carthage. Mama & Aunt Ruth would go antiquing in Neosho, Lebanon, Nixa, Ava… My most clear and best memories were of sliding around in the rear metal bed of our old blue station wagon, goin’ to flea markets or the best place on earth, Silver Dollar City! I live in central Missouri now, but it is my fondest wish to move back to the Ozarks and live out my days there. I wanna come home.
I'll be honest, I know pockets of people in deep southern Arkansas and Louisiana where they frown on outsiders (of any color) visiting without knowing someone much less moving to the area but the Ozark area isn't one of these places. It is areas that area 100% whites so if that makes you fell uncomfortable or like an outcast by default that something worth considering. Another thing that applies to new residents as well locals in some small towns in the Ozarks it can be a 2 tier justice system (depending on who you know or your standing in the community), from my experience this mainly comes in to play regarding domestic and civil disputes not to the extent cops will shake you down on traffic stops. Other than that crime due to drug addiction and poverty is a problem in some areas. That's not a perfect utopia but it's no other place I'd rather live. Sorry, if that's a bit to the point it's just my observation as a native of North Central Arkansas .
Just got here last week. Loaded up the uhaul trailer and got the hell out of Texas. Only good things about the Californians flooding my area was my house value shot up.
I'm a middle aged man with distrust of government. I'm proudly married, a veteran, a paramedic, an amateur Leatherworker. Im trying to get my wife to move out to the ozarks. We are from PA, I'm tired of the northeast. I need to be around like minded people.
Just bought 20 acres in NW AR out by Buffalo River. Can’t wait to move! This is a Godless state. Don’t tell too many ppl or they’ll find our little piece of heaven. 😉
I have no clue why im drawn to the ozarks but ive been considering moving from minnesota for years and suddenly i am doing tons of research on the ozarks
My experience was that The Ozarks can draw someone. There is a spirit here that brings unity and peace and once you visit, it won't let you go. I was from Washington state originally and felt this pull since 1979 and eventually moved to SW Missouri. Can't imagine being anywhere else.
We are not from the ozarks , but we will be moving there soon. I can understand why it's hard to let outsiders in. That being said... We are excited about moving there and our girls growing up in nature and being around like minded people. We are originally from Texas which has been overrun And it's impossible to purchase land there now . We live in Oklahoma now and have been homesteasmding for 4 yrs but the climate is absolutely horrible. We have had drought for the past three years , among other things. We are excited about starting over in a better climate.
I grew up in the Ozarks (an hour-ish west of Branson) but moved to St. Louis for college. I met my husband there. We still live in St. Louis but I return home every possible chance I get. His parents recently moved not too far from my hometown. My father-in-law retired and always wanted to live in a quiet place when he retired. As soon as I found out where they were moving to, I asked, "Are you sure YOU want to do that?" Long story short, their neighbors HATE them and they hate being there, not that they'll admit it. I've tried giving them tips on how to be hillbillies but of course, I'm never right. Just like how I said they'll hate being in the middle of nowhere. My mother-in-law said it was my fault they picked that area in the first place since I rave about the Ozarks all the time. Yeah, which is why you shoulda listened to me when I said it probably wasn't a good idea. Thankfully I've formed a bit of an alliance with the neighbor's wife and she texts me when my in-laws are acting up. I'll tell my husband and he'll call his dad to "check in." During the conversation, he sneakily brings up the complaint and gives his dad advice on the matter all in the name of "conversation." So far he hasn't caught on. A lot of issues have been solved that way but them living there is still a nightmare for both parties. That being said, I don't see a problem with people moving to The Ozarks ONLY if they're willing to assimilate.
Visited the ozarks this week. Normally, when I get back to Texas I’m relieved and happy to hit the state line. This time it felt different. Something has changed here I can’t describe and I want to get back to the mountains.
My ancestors move to Thornfield, MO in 1840. I hope to buy land around that area someday when I can afford it. Maybe live the rest of my life there. I am in Alaska now and the winters are starting to bother me as I get older. I agree with you and promoting the Ozarks to the right kind of people. Take care...
👋 Hello Travis. I grew up in Rogers, Arkansas. We were pushed out by the increasing population. We moved to SW Missouri and bought a farm. I'd love to meet a fellow prepper. I did meet Doug and Stacy. I look forward to looking into your channel further.
I've lived all over, now live in the ozarks, phelps county right now. I love it here. Agree on every point said. I always say people are private here, you'll be accepted, but the life long locals seem to be very close. Still kind to everyone else. Suits me well, i prefer to love people from a distance.
I dont share pastor fox's faith but a diff one and i was drawn here years ago but didnt actually move until 5 years ago. It avoids the drama of the coastal areas and the harsh winters of the north west. I absolutely do not like the culture but remain on my farm and avoid the culture of the locals. They prefer to talk a bunch of mess behind your back and not to your face and i am more citified and prefer to speak directly to a face. The soil is awlful and raised gardens and green houses r required if u want to grow food.
I'm thinking on it Travis. I have for quite some time. I had originally moved from the east coast to the Midwest about 6 years ago. I'm in a metro area for a job that was shortlived. I think back to the time when I had contemplated it. I guess it's time to take a roadtrip and check it out.
My dad's family lives in Nixa & Aurora & Monett areas. Stayed with them for 10 days in our way from Seattle to Central Florida. Husband almost decided to stay in MO but needless to say, we kept going to Florida. I hate it here. It'll be 16 years. Maybe it's time to head to my familial land.
Very true I moved out over thirty years ago. Unfortunately, my area has become too popular thanks to Wally World. The small hometown feel isn't the same here as it once was, time to move further out.
I live in NE Arkansas now, but I'm from the North Central Arkansas Ozarks, and yeah it's an interesting, unique place given its past and current influences. There's still some old school white supremacy lurking, like in Zinc, but you know what? White supremacy is a deeply embedded AMERICAN and GLOBAL problem, so don't think the Ozarks are uniquely racist or backward. Lots of places are for lots of reasons. While there are places like Zinc, there are also places like Eureka Springs - A pretty left-leaning Swiss village in the South US. It's also all growing because of people bringing influences to the region, so don't be afraid to visit or consider sowing roots in the Ozarks. Given its incredible scenery, complimented by a desire for harmony with nature and its generally welcoming people you should be good as long as you aren't trying to make everyone help you clone where they used to live. Social, political and economic changes are necessary, sure, but just like everywhere else, you have to meet people where they're at, and understand what they really care about. Some of those things are cool, and some not, just like anywhere else. Just like anywhere else the flavor of the Ozarks' culture and character is molded by history and geography and fauna and everything else. You aren't going to fix it by pretending the Ozarks can be just like the West Coast.
We did and off grid solar system there in the Ozark mountains for a customer from Kentucky the guy has a cabin in top of the mountain it’s crazy we got there in the middle of the night we found the place it was scary though the nearest town was Ellington
@Aspasia Frederic I didn't know it was an issue. I currently live in SC and have been looking at the Ozarks for over a year. There are many in Arkansas that have shared their opinions and I am interested in what the Missouri Ozarks have to offer.
Arkansas is more rugged and sparse but only a little more. The reason I stay in Missouri is the laws are a little more free. For instance Missouri’s homeschool laws are much less restrictive, intact Missouri has very little laws restricting homeschooling. So in my opinion they are both equally amazing so I would look at the laws that would pertain to what you’re doing.
@@therealpreparedhomestead Thank you. That is a good way to approach it. Something that is very important is finding a general area that has a strong Torah observant population.
@Aspasia Frederic , Yw. My wife and I were married outside of Harrison Ark. Our marriage license is cool because in big letters it says "Boone County," lol.
Move where you want who cares what the locals think they will just have to 5:35 get over it. I moved here from Dallas, TX. I have dealt with many extremely rude small minded people in the Ozarks and yes they hate outsiders. They will try to make you miserable every chance they get but the longer you stay and the more they see that they can't make you leave they will eventually begin to accept you. They might not like you but they accept the fact that you are a part of the community.
I've leaved here for 30yrs 1.5miles to the hey only 2people population,in the last 2yrs more than 10familys have moved here , it's getting like living in a town minus electricity kinda crowded don't you think??
Do you think it would be uncomfortable for a nonreligious person to move to the rural ozarks? I dont have a problem with others having religion but at the same time I dont like when some religious people are constantly trying to shove their religion in your face and down your throat...
Not at all. While most people claim some religious affiliation there are many that aren’t. That’s not something people around here would bother you about.
Well. There goes my plan to move to the Ozarks and open up a pagan & witchy bookstore with CBD infused coffee drinks. Guess I'll take my purple Birkenstocks elsewhere.
I would love the Ozarks. It's better that Portland, Seattle, NYC, St. Louis, Baltimore, Atlanta, Houston, Austin, and many more where the democrats roam. Imagine hundreds of rioters in the Ozarks, they would be filtered down to the last youth and sent back to tell a story.
My wife and I have been to Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas twice in the past year. Absolutely beautiful areas. We plan to evacuate north east commiefornia very soon, and build a log home in the Ozarks. No liberal baggage coming with us, we promise. We will fit in, that was made obvious to us on our vacations back there with y'all. We hope to see y'all soon 🙏. God Bless, and take care...
instantacres. one nice thing about them is that if you pick on property and pay deposit and monthly payments you can transfer that to another property they list that you like better within a year. don't quote me on that but i've done that with them in the past.
@@therealpreparedhomestead I have a big boulder to move and they haven't been able to help me but they did try some. I want to use the word "when" instead of "if" I get that boulder moved, then I believe they can help me and I intend to try them again. It doesn't look like it will happen since I have to do everything by myself and I need the right help and don't have the money to hire someone. So it looks like I'll be stuck here. But who knows, the Father might bring the right people who need my help and they help me or something else.
If the listeners plan to move to the Ozarks be forewarned - Jobs are terrible pay. There's plenty of jobs, but they are all $10-12 an hour. If you are a professional that is fortunate enough to take advantage of the Ozark region openings that is great and there are those profession, but most professionals get a wake-up call as they are used to metro area salaries. That's why in my area there are a lot of retirees on pension or SSI for regular income and then a ton of tourism, healthcare and marketing peoples.
This attitude is why I left rural Missouri, and I grew up there. The Ozarks are beautiful, but people are paranoid and bigoted and afraid of the "way of thinking" of outsiders. Of course bigots don't think they're bigots. They never do. Bigotry is seldom ever about hate; it's about fear, fear of what's different and fear of change, even when it's positive. They try to control other people's lives and say they're "protecting the kids" while threatening the wellbeing of marginalized kids of any kind - poor kids, lgbtq kids, whatever. It's not I spent 26 years in rural Missouri, and as a queer person, I never felt welcome there.
And that's EXACTLY WHY YOU STAYED. You ENJOY being a professional "victim". I am a white man living in Cleveland Ohio. I HATE IT HERE because there are too many people like YOU who hate white people, straight people, Conservative people, etc.. Go where you are welcomed and stop trying to change the majority of the people in The Ozarks.
I've been thinking of moving to the Ozarks, but the area seems to be lacking Diversity, Inclusion and Multiculturalism. I'm not sure how well I would fit in. Do they have Starbucks and good Vegan restaurants?
Alberta, You just mentioned MANY of the reasons why you wouldn't fit in here and don't belong in the Ozarks. Enjoy your progressive left wing mask wearing life... (while you can).
To answer part of your question. Many if not most of the small towns have natural food stores that have a pretty good selection of vegan options and other natural healthy foods. Like miniature family owned Whole Foods. Farmers markets are everywhere and natural healing and herbalism is popular and accepted fairly well here. While the Ozarks isn’t as racially diverse as large populated cities it does have a somewhat diverse population for the area. It’s certainly not uncommon to see people of color here and people of different cultures. There are quite a few Asian and East Indian people through out the Ozarks.
There is plenty of inclusion here. But in case you didn't know, the word "diversity" simply means "less white people." If you want multiculturalism, go to Seattle Wa, LA California, NYC, Chicago. Maybe you'd like Springfield Missouri. It's in the Ozarks, has Starbucks and Whole Foods. It's fairly "diverse" in its demographics. Peace. I
