By Mike Newman, September 3, 2010, at 8:58 am
 Boiling Springs State Park Boiling Springs State Park in Woodward County, Oklahoma, had its Grand Re-Opening on Wednesday, September 1.
The name comes from one of the park's natural springs which once had a "boiling" appearance due to a strong influx of subsurface water into the spring.
Among the renovations at the 820-acre park are a rebuilt Spring Box, new sidewalks, and new interpretive signage.
The park also has several hiking trails. The park map can be downloaded at this link.
[Photo: OK Tourism & Recreation Dept.]
By Mike Newman, August 25, 2010, at 10:09 am
 Ben Geren Fitness Course - Ben Geren Park The Ben Geren Fitness Course, located in the center of Fort Smith's Ben Geren Park, is a loop walking trail with a variety of "fitness stations" (e.g., parallel bars) to help you stay in shape.
At 1.5 miles, the trail is a nice length for an urban park walking trail.
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Interactive Ben Geren Fitness Course Gpx Map
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By Mike Newman, August 23, 2010, at 7:32 pm
 Reservoir Trail trailhead - Queen Wilhelmina This is a short but vigorous trail. It takes you from the Lodge overlook down to the reservoir that was part of the 1890's Wilhelmina Inn water system.
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Interactive Reservoir Trail GPX Map
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By Mike Newman, August 22, 2010, at 9:28 pm
 Cedar Lake, Ouachita Forest, Oklahoma Sometimes during the hot days of summer, one of the best times to go hiking is right after a rainstorm. Yesterday morning, there was rain in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, that was supposed to be ending shortly. So I thought it might be a good time for a hike at Cedar Lake Recreation Area.
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Interactive Cedar Lake Trail GPX Map
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By Mike Newman, August 20, 2010, at 9:02 am
As expected, the Arkansas Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission has obliged Governor Beebe's request that they not follow through on a planned lodging fee increase. Beebe had said that this was not a good time for the fee increase because of the economy and the disrupted travel season on the Gulf Coast.
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By Mike Newman, August 18, 2010, at 5:41 am
 Spring Trail - Queen Wilhelmina If you are looking for a short easy wooded trail, consider the Spring Trail at Queen Wilhelmina State Park (near Mena, Arkansas).
More below after the jump.
Interactive Spring Trail GPX Map
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