After several rough days in the rain and darkness I had finally finished the Ozark Highlands Trail. I set no records. I took my sweet, damn time… Read more “Buffalo River Trail: A Photographic Journey Through the Ozarks”
Ozark Highlands Trail: The Final Stretch
After enjoying a beautiful sunny zero day, it was time to get going. The sun disappeared and the gray haze of rain clouds covered the skies. I… Read more “Ozark Highlands Trail: The Final Stretch”
Section 7 of the OHT: Fairview to Moore
After nearly freezing in the night it took some mental coaxing to get out of the hammock in the morning. I waited for the sun and my… Read more “Section 7 of the OHT: Fairview to Moore”
Section 6 of the OHT: An Uphill Climb to Fairview
I found my rhythm and was making great time at a fast pace by shuffling my feet and using my trekking poles like a cross-country skier. Then… Read more “Section 6 of the OHT: An Uphill Climb to Fairview”
Section 5 of the OHT: The Sound of Wind and Water
Journal Entry: Day 19, 10-23-17: Great Sunny day. Got some water then packed up after coffee and instant breakfast powder as creamer. Headed out late in the… Read more “Section 5 of the OHT: The Sound of Wind and Water”
Section 4 of the OHT Photo Blog: Recharge
Journal Entry – Day 16: Hiked up further into the mountain then descended quickly into Hobo Falls on Cedar Creek. Think I will stay here for a… Read more “Section 4 of the OHT Photo Blog: Recharge”
Arbaugh to Ozone: Section 3 of the Ozark Highlands
Journal entry: Day 12. Hiked twelve miles. Chased the sunset up a steep mountain. Chased trailblazers under the light of a crescent moon to get back down.… Read more “Arbaugh to Ozone: Section 3 of the Ozark Highlands”
Herrod’s Creek to Arbaugh: Section 2 of the Ozark Highlands Trail
I set off the next morning from Herrod’s Creek. The four wheelers and hunters had gone home after the weekend and the place was quiet again. It… Read more “Herrod’s Creek to Arbaugh: Section 2 of the Ozark Highlands Trail”
Lake Fort Smith to Herrod’s Creek: Section 1 of the Ozark Highlands Trail
October fifth, 2017 was a full moon and the Jewish holiday, Sukkot, celebrating the exodus. It seemed like the perfect time to go on a thru-hike. A wonderful friend of mine, Lauren and her husband Duke, offered to drop me off at Lake Fort Smith State Park. I had to get a ride to a […]
Ozark Highlands Trail – Preparations and Gear on a Budget
I was staying at a friend’s house for a few days before I left for the Ozark Highlands Trail for final preparations. I had been slowly gathering… Read more “Ozark Highlands Trail – Preparations and Gear on a Budget”
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