Category Archives: travel
Second Day at Petit Jean: Looping Cedar Creek
My second day at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas was spent hiking about eight or nine miles on a variety of trails, primarily along beautiful Cedar Creek, which bisects the park. After a continental breakfast at the Microtel in … Continue reading
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
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
Cyclones and Bella Vistas
Have you ever had a 2000-acre state park all to yourself? I did on a warm Saturday afternoon in early November, visiting a place where some of my ancestors had bitter experiences in the Civil War. Earlier in the week … Continue reading
On the Rim of White Rock Mountain
October 25, 2009 A sunny Saturday in late October was ideal for a day trip to the Ozarks for some fall foliage. I recently purchased several hiking guides for Missouri and Arkansas and they agreed that some of the most … Continue reading
Meador Manor 