Big Bluff Hike via Center Point (Buffalo River) – 6 mi

Big Bluff in the Buffalo National River is thought to be the tallest bluff along the Buffalo River. I had seen the bluff from many different places, including from across the river on the Buffalo River Trail, and even from Grandma Stella’s Homestead. But I had never actually been to the bluff itself. Last weekend we decided […]

Glory Hole Falls Trail (Ozark Forest) Winter Pics

In February, I had my first hike on the Glory Hole Falls Trail in the Ozark National Forest. It was a great hike. On the day of the hike, it had been above freezing for a few days (in Fort Smith, anyway), but I was pleasantly surprised to see there were still quite a few icicle […]

Falling Water Falls (Ozark Forest)

Falling Water Falls in the Ozark National Forest [north Pope County] may be the easiest, most beautiful waterfall to get to in all of Arkansas.  It falls about 10 feet down but can be very wide during high water. To get there from Jasper, take Highway 7 south to Pelsor. Then take Highway 16 east for […]

Glory Hole Falls (Ozark Forest) Video Winter

Back in February, I made my first hike on the trail to the Glory Hole waterfall in the Ozark National Forest. This unique waterfall is formed by a hole in the ceiling of a cave overhang through which a small stream flows. It was a great hike. The temperatures in the low 50’s were nice, […]

Sams Throne Trail (Ozark Forest) – 3 mi

Sams Throne in the Ozark National Forest is one of those places you hear about quite a bit because it is a very popular destination for rock climbers. However, seldom do you hear about it being a great hiking trail, but it indeed is one of the great hiking destinations in the Ozarks. The trail […]

Petit Jean: Seven Hollows Grotto Waterfall Video

The Seven Hollows Trail at Petit Jean State Park (near Morrilton) is an awesome trail that features many bluffs, hollows, and valleys. It is about 4 miles long, and is very scenic through most of the hike. I had a great hike there on Sunday. I had been on the trail once before in the […]