hand pumping gas. After their father’s death in 2007, Ricky and Steve took over the business. Steve’s wife, Cindi, works there, as do their two children Ryan, Kevin and Kevin’s wife.
It truly is a family business that has been nurtured for decades.
That family atmosphere appeals to customers, some of which have been coming for 40-plus years. The dock opened in the mid-’50’s.
Under the Eastwold family, growth wasn’t planned as much as it grew from demand, said Ricky.
The dive shop was added in 1982 because the lake is so clear that scuba divers can wade in and explore it — including Ricky, who started diving in his 20s.
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Bull Shoals Lake is a premier fishing destination. A mammoth bass is on display at Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock.
“We haven’t grown a whole lot in the last eight years, because we’ve got all we can handle. The economy in 2008 hurt things. It’s not slow, just different. People used to come for a week and now
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Music is an integral part of our culture and it can be enjoyed through informal jam sessions around our courthouse square to one of the several professional music shows in town.
Mountain View maintains a unique atmosphere rich in history and culture full of the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of the Ozark Mountains.
Travelers as well as residents enjoy
hiking, camping,
biking, kayaking, fishing and motorcycling in the Ozark National Forest, Blanchard Caverns and along the White River. Known for our
dedication to preserving the music, crafts and heritage of the past, friendly Mountain View holds fun and adventure for anyone seeking “Your Place in the Mountains.”
For more information visit:
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