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Poteau Mountain Wilderness waterfall hunt
Inspired by last weekend’s waterfall quest in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness, today’s adventure involved finding a couple waterfalls in the Poteau Mountain Wilderness a bit south of Fort Smith. It was my first visit there and the targets were Slate … Continue reading
Upper Buffalo Waterfall Hunt
Friday’s high was 89 and Sunday’s was 69. The long-range forecast has mostly 60’s and 70’s for the rest of the month. Backpacking season has finally arrived! I was to kick-off the season with an overnighter in the Upper Buffalo … Continue reading
Robbers Cave
My first trip into Okalahoma’s San Bois Mountains was a day hike in Robbers Cave State Park a bit north of Wilburton. I expected the trails to be rather tame – it’s a state park after all – but was … Continue reading
Spy Rock and Redding Loop
The Redding Loop Trail begins at the day-use parking area in the Redding Campground ($3/day fee) and heads part way up Morgan Mountain, roughly paralleling Morgan Mountain Road (aka FR1504). At the north extremity of the loop are spurs heading … Continue reading
Black Fork Mountain Trail
I hiked earlier in the week at Lake Alma (a bit NE of Fort Smith) and the Pigeon Roost Trail at Beaver Lake – two new trails for me – but the best of the week by far was today’s … Continue reading
Roamin’ Holiday
I had a 4-day Labor Day weekend and felt it was time to get out and explore the area around my new home.
Mount Zirkel Wilderness
A 4-night trip in Colorado’s Mount Zirkel Wilderness northeast of Steamboat Springs was just the escape I needed after months of doing little except packing, fixing-up, and cleaning the house in Kansas City. 3 friends and I left KC early … Continue reading
King’s River Falls
Located well off the beaten path but worth a visit is King’s River Falls. The trail is probably about 2 miles round trip.
Glory Hole
The Glory Hole is in the Dismal Creek Special Interest Area (AR 21/16 between Fallsville and Edwards Junction), though there are no signs to tell you that or anything else. There are guidebooks that can supply the details. The trail … Continue reading
Alum Cove Natural Bridge Geological Area
About 20 miles south of Jasper AR, the main feature here is the 130′ natural bridge. There is a short trail down to the top of the bridge with a loop immediately below. There is a large overhang adjacent to … Continue reading
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