May 18, 2013

Mount Nebo Rim Trail (East Side) Photos 05-18-2013

Today I was in the Russellville (Arkansas) area and decided to go by Mount Nebo State Park. The Mount Nebo Rim Trail is one of my very favorite hiking trails.

Midday today, I had time to walk the east side of the trail (between the visitor center and the campground). It had been mostly cloudy and somewhat foggy when I started, but the clouds and fog were starting to clear out as I was hiking.

Mount Nebo Rim Trail (East Side) Photos 05 18 2013 photo 2013 0518 mtnebo 07 600x398 — Rim Trail (East Side), Mount Nebo State Park

These are some of the photos I took. (Click for larger picture. More below the jump.)

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May 15, 2013

Petit Jean: Video of Cedar Falls 03-09-2013

As I noted in this post, I had a nice visit to Cedar Falls at Petit Jean State Park back in March. Petit Jean is a beautiful park. I was glad to see so much water at the falls that day.

Here are a couple of cell videos I took of the falls.

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May 1, 2013

Lake Fort Smith: Warren Hollow Trail Fall Photos 10-13-2012

Back in October, I took a walk on the Warren Hollow Trail at Lake Fort Smith State Park and got to enjoy some of the beautiful fall foliage.

Lake Fort Smith: Warren Hollow Trail Fall Photos 10 13 2012 photo 2012 1013055 LkFtSmith 600x148 — Footbridge on the Warren Hollow Trail (panoramic)

These are some of the photos I took that day. (More after the jump. Click for larger view.)

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April 25, 2013

Lost Valley Trail and Eden Falls (Buffalo River)

[This post was originally published on November 18, 2011 in the blog "Exploring Northwest Arkansas." Note: for up-to-date information on what caves are open in the Buffalo National River, check with the National Park Service.]

The Lost Valley Trail is the most popular hiking trail in the Buffalo River area – and for good reason. It’s easy to get to, easy to hike, very family friendly, and has more “bang for your buck” than nearly any hike anywhere.

This is the first trail I hiked in Arkansas, and it is one of the many reasons I fell in love with the area. It has everything: a natural bridge, high bluffs, beautiful woods, moss-covered rocks, a beautiful waterfall, and even a cave (that also has a waterfall).

Lost Valley Trail and Eden Falls (Buffalo River) photo 6a00d83451f90869e2015393fb59a4970b 500wi — Lost Valley Trail

Getting to Lost Valley Trail

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April 17, 2013

Petit Jean: Photos of Cedar Falls 03-09-2013

Back in March, I was excited to be able to go see Cedar Falls at Petit Jean State Park (near Morrilton, Arkansas) when there was plenty of water flowing. I have only visited the falls a few times. This time by far had the most water.

Petit Jean: Photos of Cedar Falls 03 09 2013 photo 2013 0309 petitjean0037 600x225 — Cedar Falls Trail next to Cedar Creek, Petit Jean State Park (panoramic)

These are some of the pictures I took of the falls (and the trail) on my March 9 visit. More after the jump. (Click for larger view.)

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