Author: Scott Hallmark
Woolum to Baker Ford Float on the Buffalo
The Woolum to Baker Ford float is one of those Buffalo River sections that can easily get overlooked. It sits between several more talked-about stretches, yet it has plenty to offer in its own right. At around 11 miles, it makes for a nice, quiet day on the water with a good mix of scenery, long gravel bars, and a more peaceful feel than some of the busier sections of the river. If the water is th...
Floating High Bank to Byrd’s on the Mulberry River
For those seeking a fast and fun paddling adventure in the Arkansas Ozarks, a float trip on the Mulberry River is a must. Floating High Bank to Byrd’s on the Mulberry River is one of my favorite sections of river in the state. I love it because the steady flow and swift rapids make this river so much fun. And this particular section has some of the best rapids. At only 4.7 miles long, this s...
Floating Ponca to Kyle’s Landing on the Buffalo River
Floating Ponca to Kyle’s Landing on the Buffalo River is one of the classic day floats in Arkansas. This stretch of the Upper Buffalo has almost everything people hope for when they plan a Buffalo River trip: fast-moving water, emerald pools, towering bluffs, rocky shoals, and some of the most iconic scenery in the state. This is also one of the most water-dependent floats on the Buffalo. Wh...
Hiking to Glory Hole Falls in the Ozarks
Now is the time of year that the waterfall hunters seem to be out in full force. So I am continuing on with my recent waterfall theme today. We have a nice variety of waterfalls here in Arkansas. Short to tall, with or without grottos, free-falling or cascading, they are all unique. One of the most unique though, is Glory Hole Falls. It is a stream that has eroded its way through the top of a grot...
Little Missouri Falls in the Ouachitas
Original article from March 14, 2020 edited/rewritten on November 27,2024. One of my favorite things about hiking is often the drive to get the trailhead. There is often a lot of scenery and cool things to see on those dirt roads out there. Sometimes I enjoy a day of driving backroads through the wilderness with very little hiking at all. On some of those cold, wet Winter days, or days I don’...
Floating the Caddo River – Caddo Gap to Glenwood
The Caddo River is the premier floating river in the Ouachita region for casual paddlers. For those that don’t have the whitewater paddling skill to tackle the Cossatot or Little Missouri Rivers, the Caddo is the place to be. A good argument can be made for the Ouachita River, which has some very scenic stretches. But it doesn’t tend to keep a good flow for as long as the Caddo does. A...
