Tag Archives: Parenting

Butterfield Trail – Devil’s Den State Park

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

When I was a kid there was a girl that lived just up the street from me.  She was a couple years older and, because so few girls lived in our neighborhood, she had to tomboy it up just to … Continue reading →

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Woolum to Gilbert (cont.)

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Day 3 I’d like to say we woke up, but that would imply a certain amount of sleeping that I’m not sure actually happened.  At least for the adults.  Eventually, I think, in the wee ugly cow-milking hours of morning … Continue reading →

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I seem to have left my camera’s USB cord at Lake Chicot State Park.  Lots of pictures to post, but I need to head out and buy a new one.   Got one!  Pics now added. Since the only reason … Continue reading →

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ozark Hiker | Leave a comment

Nocturnal Interlude

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Night 2 Earlier, while we were making dinner, Kat had something of a catsup malfunction.  I think he shook it a little too hard with the lid open, but it splattered on the rocks and such smack in the center … Continue reading →

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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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