Archive for the 'places to hike' Category

Parker-Hickman Farmstead

The Buffalo National River is famous for the many old barns and homesteads contained within its boundaries.  And if you travel to the put-in at Erbie, you can find several old barns and an farmhouse, including one of oldest structures to be found along the river.
The Parker-Hickman Farmstead contains a two-story farmhouse, which the National Park […]

Haw Creek Falls

A small but pretty camping area. The water at the Haw Creek Falls was more than I imagined for this time of year in Arkansas but I was really hoping to see more water since we had just had several weeks of nonstop rain. I had been told before my trip to the Ozarks that […]

Big Piney Creek Bridge

Originally uploaded by {waynette}
Located on HWY 123, this historic concrete and steel one lane bridge is beautiful. It was built in 1931. I saw the bridge for the first time this week while driving to Haw Creek Falls.
 Map of bridge

Kings River Falls

Originally uploaded by {waynette}
I hiked to Kings River Falls this week. The place is easy to find and the hike is very easy plus very pretty. This is a great hike for kids. A small stream runs next to the trail for almost the entire time until you reach the Kings River. It […]

Garvan Woodland Gardens

Originally uploaded by {waynette}
Garvand Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs just opened their children’s adventure area. This area has places for kids to roam over the rocks, climb through a waterfall area and out through the roof of rocks. As time and money continues in the park, there will be a treehouse to explore […]

The Glory Hole

Arkansas has an amazing amount of scenic waterfalls, but perhaps one of the most interesting is the Glory Hole waterfall.  While most waterfalls are just content to lazily rush over bluffs or rocks, here a creek decided instead to bore a hole through the top of an overhanging bluff.  The resulting waterfall pours out of […]

Spring Break

Free things to do in Arkansas on spring break – and these are things I have done with my kids. Tested and approved by a mom that loves to make memories for my children and my nephews.

Lost Valley Trail – this trail is in the Boxely Valley area of the Ozark Mountains. You can find […]

Pam’s Grotto

By Brian Cormack
Tucked away in the Ozark National Forest in Johnson County sits Pam’s Grotto Falls, which were named by the famed photographer Tim Ernst after his wife. He definitely earned some brownie points with this one, the falls are among the most scenic and interesting spots in the state.

The falls drop nearly 40 […]

River Trail North Little Rock

Little rock • Broadway bridge
Originally uploaded by {waynette}
I love riding my cruiser bike – one of my favorite places was the River Trail in North Little Rock. The trail has so many pretty views from downtown to the Big Dam Bridge. This photo is just with my iPhone – I think this bridge […]

Lost Valley

By Brian Cormack
Boxley Valley, along the Buffalo National River, definitely qualifies as one of the most scenic places in the state. And Lost Valley is perhaps the jewel in the crown of Boxley Valley. It is one of the most popular trails in the park, and is a must-visit location for anyone in […]