Category Archives: day hike
First Day at Petit Jean: Seven Hollows and Cedar Falls
Although my allergies were giving me fits, I was determined to begin Spring Break with several days of great hiking. So I decided to drive to Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas, which my father and I briefly visited years … Continue reading
Hiking the Osage Hills Bike Trails
December 22, 2009 I’m no mountain biker, but when I discovered the biking trails at Osage Hills State Park on Sunday I knew I’d be back to hike them on foot as soon as possible. The next Tuesday afternoon of … Continue reading
Scouting the Osage Trail
I spent the first weekend of Winter Break on activities that were predictable yet enjoyable. On Saturday I drove to Tulsa to eat and shop. The day began on a sad note, as I drove to 51st and … Continue reading
A Return to Elk City
Today I took advantage of a spurt of warmer weather, after a very cold week, to hike at Elk City State Park. It is located just west of Independence, KS and is about an hour north of Bartlesville. I haven’t … Continue reading
Spy Rock
Having recovered from a bout of sinusitis, two weeks of computer upgrades, and shopping on Black Friday, it was high time to head out for yet another day hike. I’ve gone nuts this fall, taking one day hike after another … Continue reading
Meador Manor 