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Winding Stair Mtn – Boardstand & Old Military Road loop
It was my second time around this 22-mile loop. The first trip 7 years ago was also New Year’s weekend and was my first time in the Ouachitas. I remembered some things but was surprised at some of the nice … Continue reading
Broken Bow Lake – David Boren Hiking Trail
On the way home from Cossatot River State Park I stopped at Broken Bow Lake in southeast Oklahoma to look around and do a short hike. I’ve spent a little time around Winding Stair Mountain but this was my first … Continue reading
Billy Creek Loop
The Billy Creek Loop is a 9.9 mile loop on the south side of Winding Stair Mountain in the Oklahoma Ouachitas. There is access from the Billy Creek campground to the south and the Horse Thief Spring picnic area to … Continue reading
Horse Thief Spring Trail
The Horse Thief Spring Trail is an 8.5 mile loop on the north slope of Winding Stair Mountain in the Oklahoma Ouachitas. I probably should have been out looking for a house today so I could finally get settled in … 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
A Ouachita New Year
I spent New Year’s weekend backpacking with a buddy in the Ouachita Mountains of Oklahoma and the weather was just incredible – around 70 on Friday & Saturday, about 60 on Sunday, but rather chilly on Monday. Clouds were rare, … Continue reading
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