Alum Cove Natural Bridge Trail (Ozark Forest) – 1 mi

The Alum Cove Natural Bridge Trail (near Deer, Newton County, Arkansas, Ozark National Forest) is a relatively short  1.2-mile hike that provides a lot of great features including a couple of waterfalls, a cave, a small stream, and the highlight, the Alum Cove Natural Bridge. This is a family-friendly destination with a lot of bang for your […] Continue Reading »

Fuzzybutt Falls (Richland Creek Wilderness, Ozark Forest)

Fuzzybutt Falls (southwest Searcy County, Ozark National Forest) is a waterfall that I’ve always heard about (mostly because of the name) but had no idea what a great, easy hike it is to get to with a lot of bang for your buck along the way. The hike, most of which is in the Richland Creek Wilderness, […] Continue Reading »

Wolf Creek Cave Falls (via Big Creek Cave Falls Hike) (Ozark Forest)

In 2014, we hiked down to Big Creek Cave Falls (Newton County, Ozark National Forest) in what was one of our favorite hikes/bushwhacks we have ever done. The hike includes a stream that comes right out of a cave, a 29-foot tall waterfall that comes out of a cave, and another waterfall along Big Creek which […] Continue Reading »

Big Creek Cave Falls (Ozark Forest)

The hike to Big Creek Cave Falls (Newton County, Ozark National Forest) and along Big Creek is one of the best surprise hikes in the Ozarks. This is a spectacular area and is now one of our favorite places in northwest Arkansas. Continue Reading »

Hawksbill Crag (Whitaker Point) Trail (Ozark Forest) – 3 mi (o&b)

If you’ve spent much time in the Buffalo River area, you’ve seen pictures of Hawksbill Crag (aka Whitaker Point). It is one of the most photographed spots in the area, and with good reason. The hike to Hawksbill Crag is a short one, and it is relatively easy. Getting to the trailhead is a bit […] Continue Reading »

Compton’s Double Falls, Amber Falls, Owl Falls (Ozark Forest)

Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point (Newton County, Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area, Ozark National Forest) is among the most visited and photographed spots Arkansas — and for good reason. However, deep in the valley below Whitaker Point lies a beautiful valley formed by Whitaker Creek. During wet season, there are an abundance of waterfalls that are not visited […] Continue Reading »