Episodes for August
8/4 -- Indian Creek Canyon / Ouachita River Float / Mt. Nebo Mtn. Biking
It’s one of the most rugged and treacherous terrains of all the Ozarks – Indian Creek Canyon just south of the upper portion of the Buffalo National River. Hiking the canyon is recommended for experienced hikers only. We’ll take you through it and show you all the spectacular sights. Then it’s off on the Ouachita to re-live the Hunter/Dunbar expedition with a group of Ouachita Baptist University students. Episode closes out with mountain biking atop Mt. Nebo near Dardanelle.
8/11-- Buffalo River Trl/ Pedestal Rocks/ Richland Falls-Twin Falls
Hiking is the theme of this episode – first on the Buffalo National River Trail. Unique sandstone columns, resembling huge pedestals are explored at the Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area near Pelsor, as well as Richland Falls and Twin Falls at the Richland Creek Wilderness Area in the Ozark National Forest.
8/18—Ozark Waterfalls/ Wolf Pen Gap ATV Trl/ L. Ouachita Vista Trl.
With a name like “Glory Hole”, you know it’s got to be awesome ! It’s one of many secluded and spectacular waterfalls in the Ozarks. The Wolf Pen Gap ATV Complex in the Ouachita National Forest south of Mena is one of the more popular of its kind, attracting 10,000 users annually from a four-state area. The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail near Mount Ida, when completed will contain some 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails along the shores of Lake Ouachita.
8/25—Devil’s Den St. Pk./ Steam Train/ Geocaching
The cave and crevice area are explored at Devil’s Den State Park – the largest such area in the country. We’ll then hop aboard old No. 844 – the last steam locomotive delivered to Union Pacific Railroad in 1944. 21st Century treasure hunting known as geocaching is also explored.