Arklahoma Hiker
Back on February 10, I had my first visit to Kings River Falls in Madison County, Arkansas. It was a great time to see the falls. It was a beautiful afternoon, and we received plenty of rain the previous day. These are some of the photos I took that day of the falls and the trail. (More below the […] Continue Reading »
As I mentioned here, I had aborted my first attempt at the Tall Peak Trail after hiking less than halfway. I decided to try it another day after I realized how challenging the hike is (the elevation increase is over 1,000 feet) and that I should have gotten an earlier start. The Tall Peak Trail, running from […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
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 […] Continue Reading »
As I mentioned here, last weekend I went to the Tall Peak Trail which starts at Shady Lake, in the Ouachita National Forest, southeast of Mena, Arkansas. Due to getting a late start, I only did about half of the trail that day. These are some photos I took that day. Most are of the […] Continue Reading »