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Category Archives: Trip Logs

Drought Hitting Arkansas Forests

05-Oct-06

Kevin reports that drought conditions have affected the Ouachita National Trail seriously, drying up year round streams that backpackers rely on for water.

Unfortunately, the northern leg of the trip (Old Military Road/Boardstand Trails) was completely dry. Streams that usually flow year-round were all dry. That meant I had no water to purify on the [...]

Float Trip Wrap

16-Jun-06

I spent Memorial Day weekend as I’ve spent the last 6 or 7 of them, at Tahlequah, Oklahoma on the Illinois River, camping, rafting, kayaking, grilling and having a good time. In the daytime I soak up the sun and fresh air, at night I soak up the firelight and night air.
The Memorial [...]