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Monthly Archives: September 2014
OHTA – White Rock Mountain Basecamp ’14
For the third year in a row the Ozark Highlands Trail Association set up a base camp at White Rock Mountain, from which a full assault on a summer’s worth of brush could be launched.
Wilderness First Aid – take 2
My Wilderness First Aid certification from the Red Cross expired but I got re-certified this weekend through classes with Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators. I really liked the way the information was presented and the hands-on approach. The fact that … Continue reading
Cove Lake Loop
The Cove Lake Loop makes its way around the lake in the Cove Lake Recreation Area a couple miles north of Mt Magazine. The length is either 2.8 or 3.7 miles, depending on whether you take the longer route via … Continue reading
Mount Magazine – Dripping Spring Trail
Mount Magazine’s Dripping Spring Trail begins at the end of the road in the Brown’s Spring campground and runs about 2 miles along the north rim before intersecting Tower Road near the west end of the plateau. I suspect it’s … Continue reading
Lake Sylvia Loop
The Lake Sylvia Loop is a 4.1 mile trail in the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area a bit south of Perryville, Ark. It is mostly out in the woods, with only a short segment anywhere close to the lake. The southern … Continue reading
Petit Jean State Park – Cedar Creek, Cedar Falls, Canyon, and Bear Cave Trails
This is a summary of 2 recent trips to Petit Jean State Park to hike some trails I didn’t cover on the first visit, plus a bit of volunteer work.
Sam’s Throne
No, not a Walmart story! Sam’s Throne is basically a rocky knob on the east side of the Big Creek valley. It has sheer bluffs on all sides that are probably 40-60′ high and has some great views in all … Continue reading
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