Arklahoma Hiker
Last November, I did the Earthquake Ridge and Southern Loop Trails in the Ouachita National Forest near Mena (Polk County). These two together make an enjoyable 3-mile hike through a pretty area on Rich Mountain at the east end of the Talimena Scenic Drive. These are photos I took on my November 10 hike. There […] Continue Reading »
Overlook Nature Trail at Lake Tenkiller (Sequoyah County, Oklahoma) is an enjoyable 1.1-mile wooded hike at the south end of Lake Tenkiller. The out-and-back hike is 2.2 miles long. My profile of the Overlook Nature Trail is here. These are some photos I took on the trail last fall (November 6, 2018). There was still […] Continue Reading »
The .8-mile trail to Elise Falls at Smith Creek Preserve (Newton County, near Boxley) is a very enjoyable moderately challenging hike. The highlight of course is the beautiful Elise Falls and the neighboring Smith Creek area. Smith Creek Preserve is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy. Check out Brent’s profile of the Elise Falls […] Continue Reading »
Here are some more pics from my April 2016 Ouachita Trail hike from Eagle Gap to Mile 63. (The trail profile is here.) This is from 58.5 to 63.0 in Polk County, Arkansas, near Mena. Continue Reading »
The Bench Road Trail at Mount Nebo State Park (Yell County, Near Russellville) is a very enjoyable trail. The 3.7-mile trail (including a quarter-mile walk along the road) is a natural bench that circles the mountain. It just has a few vistas, but it is full of beautiful scenery and history. In the 1890s, it […] Continue Reading »
Yellow Rock Trail at Devil’s Den State Park (southern Washington County, Arkansas) is one of my favorites. It’s a 3.1-mile hike with beautiful views and a lot of really cool rock formations. These are some fall foliage pics I took on November 5, 2017. Continue Reading »