Cross the rivers on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island with the pole! Here's how to get it.

Welcome to your very own deserted island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! However, upon your arrival, you'll find that access to certain parts of the island is blocked by impassable rivers. But don't worry, there's a simple way to cross them using a pole. In this article, we'll explain how to obtain a pole and use it to explore your island even more thoroughly.

The Importance of the Pole

One of the fascinating features of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ability to customize and enhance your island as you see fit. However, when you start, access to some areas is restricted by the rivers that run through it. To reach these inaccessible areas on foot, you'll need a pole. This tool will not only help you discover new resources and materials but also unleash your full creativity in designing your island.

Getting a Pole from Blathers

To obtain a pole, you'll need to wait a bit. Blathers, the curator of the museum, will become a permanent resident of your island after settling in your town. Once he's there, pay him a visit and start a conversation about building the museum. Blathers will ask you for donations of fossils, fish, and insects to enrich his collection, and in return, he'll provide you with two valuable DIY plans: one for a shovel and one for a pole.

The steps to obtain the pole are as follows:

• Complete the DIY workshop.

• Craft a fishing rod.

• Provide Blathers with your first creature and receive the Critterpedia.

• Provide Blathers with your second creature and receive the DIY recipe for a flimsy axe.

• Provide Blathers with your third creature and receive flower seeds.

• Provide Blathers with your fourth creature and receive the DIY recipe for a watering can.

• Provide Blathers with your fifth creature and receive Blathers' tent.

• Plant Blathers' tent and wait a day for him to arrive on your island.

• Visit Blathers and receive DIY recipes for a flimsy shovel and a pole.

• Using the Pole to Cross Rivers

Once you have the DIY recipe for the pole, learn it. Then, head to the DIY workbench to craft your very first pole. To use it, stand facing the river you wish to cross, press the A button, and there you go! You'll be instantly transported to the other side of the river, allowing you to explore new horizons.

The pole is an essential tool for any Animal Crossing: New Horizons player looking to unlock access to unexplored areas on their island. Thanks to Blathers and some generous donations, you can obtain this invaluable tool and unlock new possibilities for shaping your island paradise. So, dive into the adventure and push the boundaries of your island with your faithful pole!

Of course, this isn't the only tool that will assist you in your ACNH adventure. For example, there's the Island Designer to modify the terrain.