Arklahoma HikerPosts in Northwest Arkansas including including Upper Buffalo River, and Devil’s Den, Hobbs, and Withrow Springs state parks. Also see Northwest Arkansas Trails Page.
Another historical aspect of the Buffalo River National River area is that it has many old cemeteries. These provide insights into the people who first settled the area and the difficulties of daily life in the wilderness in those days. Many of the gravestones bear the names of the nearby homesteads. Some have been replaced […]
Triple Falls (aka “Twin Falls”) at Camp Orr may be our favorite place in the Buffalo River area (so far). The waterfall is fed by two water sources. (That is the reason for the alternate name “Twin Falls.”) The primary source is a fresh-water spring. This allows for water to flow year-round at this spectacular […]
One of the many interesting aspects of the Buffalo National River area is that it gives you glimpses into the lives of early settlers of the area. Because so much of the area is unspoiled, there are a host of old homestead sites that remain in their original state. One of the best-preserved areas is […]
[This post was originally published February 9, 2011 on “A hiking we will go…”] I have been remiss in my blogging and have been admonished for my digression. Indeed, there was a hike last weekend, but I did not manage to get anything written until today. We have had an incredible amount of snowfall in […]
Hike Date – September 22 – 23, 2012 After the last hiking attempt, we opted to head out on a dog-free backpacking trip which means enjoying the wonders of the Buffalo National River. The weather was perfect, no chance of rain…70’s during the day, 50’s at night. The hike – Centerpoint Trailhead to Big Bluff, […]
Hike date September 8-9, 2012 Richland Creek Wilderness in the Boston Mountains is managed by the USDA Forest Service. There is a nearby campground called Richland Creek Campground. The directions on the USDA Forest Service site are the clearest. I wouldn’t recommend directions from Google Maps. Our goal on this backpacking trip was to […]