Tag: Ozark National Forest

Trails in the Ozark National Forest, Arkansas — including White Rock Mountain, Sams Throne, Pedestal Rocks, Kings Bluff Trail, Redding Spy Rock Loop Trail. Also check out this Ozark National Forest Trails Page.

Buzzard Roost Trail (Ozark Forest)

I don’t really know how to describe Buzzard Roost — other than, it’s just a cool place to explore.  It’s got a lot of great rock formations, great views, caves, and even two natural bridges that can all be explored. We hadn’t heard a lot about the Buzzard Roost Special Interest Area, but we had […] Continue Reading »

White Rock Mountain Winter Photos (Ozark Forest) 2013

In late February, I headed up to White Rock Mountain hoping to get some good snow photos. Here in Arkansas, snow cover doesn’t tend to hang around for very long. So it wasn’t that surprising that most of the snow was already gone, and what was left from the recent snowfall was rapidly disappearing. But […] Continue Reading »

Haw Creek Falls Photos (Ozark Forest)

This afternoon, I was driving through the Ozark National Forest, and I stopped by the Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area in northeast Johnson County, Arkansas. Haw Creek Falls is right next to the campground. It is a very pretty waterfall even though it is only about 6 feet tall. Continue Reading »

Richland Creek Wilderness Hike (Ozark Forest) 2012

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 […] Continue Reading »

Shores Lake/White Rock Loop Adventure (Ozark Forest)

Memorial Day weekend we headed out for a backpacking trip on the Shores Lake/White Rock Loop with the best intentions for a two-night trip to one of the most scenic hikes in Arkansas. Unfortunately, this time our hike had some unplanned difficulties that caused us to turn back after our first night. So our first […] Continue Reading »

Butterfield Hiking Trail (Ozark Forest) (15 mi)

[This post was originally published March 19, 2011 on “A Hiking We Will Go.” ] The Butterfield Hiking Trail is a 15-mile loop with the trailhead in Devil’s Den State Park near West Fork, Arkansas. The state park is located next to the Ozark National Forest. Ten miles of the trail run the national forest. […] Continue Reading »