Walking and Sleeping in Arkansas

Richard, Amber, and I went on a camping trip in Arkansas last weekend. It all started at the Albert Pike campground in the Ouachita National Forest. We hiked part of the Little Missouri Trail which (surprise, surprise) runs adjacent to the Little Missouri River. We hiked in about five miles to an area known as the Winding Stairs and camped next to the river. It was a beautiful spot with a perfect swimming hole. One of the best things about backpacking in national forests is that typically you are allowed to have fires. Can't do that in most State and National parks. We also love backpacking next to a good water source because that means we don't have to carry in our own water. We filter the water before drinking, of course. Good stuff that Arkansas stream water!

Walking and Sleeping in Arkansas photos