A Little Closer To Heaven

Well, I apologize for not getting this out on Tuesday. The internet was acting up and wouldn’t let me on the site. So, without further ado…I now present you with “Top Ten…Wednesday?”

Photo Courtesy of Flickr user garybaird

10. Hideout Hollow

Hideout hollow is a short 3 mile round trip hike that sees very little traffic. Yet it is an absolutely beautiful place. It’s a peaceful walk, not too difficult and it ends at a beautiful waterall with a small cave behind it. The perfect place for a “hideout.”

9. Indian Creek

Indian Creek is a beautiful area just off of the Buffalo River. There’s no official trail, but it’s been walked so many times you can’t miss it. Indian Creek is a creek that is surrounded by beautiful bluffs and is home to many waterfalls. Check out some excellent pictures here .

Photo Courtesy of Flickr user Clinton Steed

8. Buffalo River Float Trip- Ponca to Carver

The Buffalo River is one of the most beautiful rivers in the United States. It’s surrounded by magnificent bluffs and 1800’s homesteads. The river itself is one of the few rivers with National Park status. It is also one of the few left without a dam, meaning the scenery is unspoiled and looks almost exactly like it did several hundred years ago.

As far as adventures go, canoeing the Buffalo is downright fun. It may not have the toughest rapids to navigate (unless you run the hailstone), but it has enough class II’s and a couple of almost class III’s to keep the adrenaline flowing. The upper river is full of technical moves and stunning beauty. If you can get away for a couple of days and float Ponca to Carver, it’s well worth the time off!

7. Fitton Cave

I’m almost ashamed to admit this…but I’ve never been here. Not only that, I call myself an outdoorsman and I didn’t even know the place exists until about a week ago. This cave is actually better-known from out-of-towners, than it is from locals. It’s the longest cave in Arkansas with 13 miles mapped out and many places still unexplored. Also, it’s full of several formations that are found no where else on Earth. I’m dying to check this place out. However, the entrance is gated shut and a permit must be obtained to enter. There are several more stipulations that I’m checking up on before I plan my trip. A Beautiful Photo of this cave can be found here .

6. Hawksbill Crag

Ahh, Hawksbill Crag, the most photographed place in Arkansas. I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures before and dreamed of going there. It’s only a 3 mile hike…what’s stopping you?

Stay tuned next Tuesday for the Final 5 Buffalo River Adventures!

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