Bringing a Smoky Mountain style to the South, a Dale County couple loves log cabin living so much, they have more than one on their property and another in the planning stages.

BRANSON, Mo. — Two years ago, we told you about the world’s first tornado proof log cabin — being built right here in the Ozarks. It’s part of a new development called “The Cabins at Maplerock.” ...

Rebecca Holopter and Verity Butler met over a bowl of chili in Los Angeles more than 14 years ago. Now, the two are trudging through the Ozarks, scouting cabins, old gas stations and caves for their ...