Category Archives: Backpacking

Woolum to Gilbert

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Day 2 ** I’ve been so busy heading out onto the trails, lakes, and rivers this summer that I haven’t taken time to write about them.  As the summer heats up and I’m keeping my little guys indoors more, I … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Woolum

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Momma decided a few days prior that she wasn’t ready to rough it overnight, but agreed to come along with our littlest one and accompany me ‘n Bear Bait most of the first day.  Initial grand plans were to camp … Continue reading →

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Buffalo River – Woolum to Gilbert teaser

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Best Father’s Day I’ve ever had.  Me ‘n Bear Bait joined Kat, his boy Kit, and the most bad-ass biker grandmother I’ve ever met or heard of on a 3-night, 2-day float on the Buffalo. Full trip report with pictures … Continue reading →

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Packing, repacking, re-repacking

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Had to fit Bear Bait into a new life jacket.  He’s grown so much just in two years that he can’t fit into his old one.  Surprised both of us.  Doesn’t seem that long ago, but 4 is a whole … Continue reading →

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Looking toward the river

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Bringing Momma along with me and Bear Bait poses a unique set of concerns.  She’s a self-described city girl and has certain minimal expectations on any outdoor excursion.  Tent camping, early in the marriage when I was much more well-trained than … Continue reading →

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Trading hiking boots for aquasocks.

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

I got no problem with snakes.  No phobias, no irrational fears, just a healthy respect.  There are so many other reasons not to want to backpack in an Arkansas summer.  You’ve got the heat and humidity, of course.   The trails … Continue reading →

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Anyone hear any cicadas yet?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

I’m not quite to the point where I have my pack packed and sitting by the door, but I’m close.  Bear Bait has been asking me to take him fishing, so I think this weekend we’re going to try and … Continue reading →

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New addiction

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Smores Goldfish.   Seriously. Found this on Trail Cooking & The Outdoors (one of the sites I obsessively read.) They are dangerously good.  I have a relatively short list of snack foods that destroy any semblance of self-control I have over … Continue reading →

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2 oz. of utility

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

The most useful tool in my kit is the 2 oz. bottle of Purell Hand Sanitizer. 10 from 2: 1.  Sanitizing of hands after taking care of business a good ways off-trail  – especially if you’re the camp chef.  Folks … Continue reading →

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Planning for the next hike

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Okay, so when am I ever not planning for the next hike? But there’s one on the horizon, after Easter for sure.  Maybe early May.  Mostly I am waiting for the cicada hatch.  Bear Bait has been messing around in … Continue reading →

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