AR Own Backyard BLOG
Hike to Devil’s Tea Table in the Lower Buffalo Wilderness
Hiking to Devil’s Tea Table is one of those Buffalo River experiences that quietly surprises you. The hike to Devil’s Tea Table leads to a massive rock fo...[Read More]
Mountain Biking at The Trails at Mena – Ward Lake Trail System
Mountain biking at The Trails at Mena feels both fresh and full of promise. The project sits on the steep side of Rich Mountain and already shows impressive pot...[Read More]
Mountain Biking at Benton Bike Park
Mountain biking at the Benton Bike Park brings a fun and approachable riding experience to Benton, Arkansas. The park features a compact network of purpose-buil...[Read More]
Mountain Biking at Devil’s Den State Park
Tucked deep within the rugged hills of the Ozarks, Mountain biking at Devil’s Den captures the heart of Arkansas’s outdoor spirit. The Monument Trails at Devil’...[Read More]
Turner Bend to Campbell Cemetery on the Mulberry River
Floating Turner Bend to Campbell Cemetery on the Mulberry River had been sitting on my adventure list for years. Having floated the Upper Mulberry stretches fro...[Read More]
Floating Carver to Woolum on the Buffalo River
There’s something truly therapeutic about an overnight float trip on the Buffalo National River. The quiet stillness of the evening, and the crackle of a ...[Read More]
Ozark Campground to Hasty on the Buffalo River
Floating from Ozark Campground to Hasty on the Buffalo National River offers a serene and scenic adventure through the heart of the Ozarks. This is a great opti...[Read More]
Hike to Grapevine Shelter and Blue Hole Cascades
While Grapevine Shelter might not be as widely recognized as some of Arkansas’ more famous natural landmarks, it is a captivating destination for adventur...[Read More]
Hike to Stave Mill Falls and Little Oak Falls
Years ago, I had the opportunity to go trail riding at Mack’s Pines on Hwy 7, north of Dover. And let me tell you, we had an absolute blast doing it. That...[Read More]
Hike to Devils Canyon Falls
On the rare occasion that I get much further west than the town of Ozark, it’s usually because I’m spending the night somewhere in Northwest Arkansa...[Read More]
Hike to Hemmed in Hollow from the Compton Trailhead
In 2020, I made my first visit to Hemmed-in Hollow Falls. Admittedly, I took the short, easy route by making the quick hike from the Buffalo River while on a fl...[Read More]
Hiking the Second Route to the Arkansas Sphinx
Some hikes are worth a re-visit. And a second viewing of that iconic monolith perched near the top of Hess Knob – known as the Arkansas Sphinx – is ...[Read More]
Hiking at Stem Rock Natural Area
In between float season and waterfall hiking season lies a season of dubious anticipation for many outdoor enthusiasts. When there’s not enough water to g...[Read More]
Exploring Bluffton Preserve – A Natural Gem in the Southern Ozarks
Tucked away in a beautiful valley just six miles north of Clinton in the southern Ozarks lies the Bluffton Preserve Nature Area. This is another natural area ma...[Read More]
Greer Crossing to Whitten on the Eleven Point River
Every Summer when the temperature rises and the rainfall stops, the hunt for floatable rivers begins. We have had some great floats on dam-fed gems like the Lit...[Read More]
