In 1907, in an attempt to connect Joplin, Missouri with Helena, Arkansas – the Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad built a bridge across the Middle Fork of the Little Red River, in a community with no name. In 1911, the town of Shirley, Arkansas was founded. By 1920, The town had a population of almost…
Just outside of beautiful Harriet, Arkansas, about five miles from the famed town of Rush lies this beautiful hidden gem. This trail has a bit of everything, two large bluff shelters, the devil’s icebox sinkhole, a small mine, tons of small crevices, waterfalls, springs, a beautiful creek, a natural bathtub, and a hill that is…
Located between Ponca & Boxley – the Lost Valley trail is a popular retreat for hikers. This is the most crowded trail we have hiked to date. Somewhere between ten and fifteen other hikers were seen on the trail. Although we tend to enjoy quiet hikes and adventures where we feel like the only person…
Nestled in the tiny community of Oxley, between Leslie and Mountain View, is the beautiful Stem Rocks Nature Area. If you’re going to be using Maps to find the little hidden gem, use “1662 Oxley Rd. Leslie, AR 72645” This short, flat, one mile hike will lead you down a closed ATV trail to the…