See the highlights of our hike from Ponca to Steel Creek campground below. Use the arrows at the top right of the screen below to cycle through the virtual hike. Use your mouse to scroll and look around. Your scroll wheel can be used to zoom in or out. You can use the controls on…Read more
This weekend we went to a camping area we haven’t visited before. I wanted to review it for you and let you know my thoughts on Barkshed Recreation Area in the Ozark National Forest. Barkshed Recreation Area is probably pretty busy during the summer, judging from the traffic we saw on a Friday and Saturday…Read more
Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area has been a place on my list of places to hike for a while now. I had read about the area and done some research on Google Earth, so I had a pretty good idea of the terrain. We had even driven by the trailhead a few times on our way…Read more
360 Photo of the Indian Rockhouse Trail Use Your Mouse or Move Your Phone To Look Around You couldn’t ask for a better day to go hiking. The weather was clear and the humidity was low as the day started. A couple of friends and I had planned this trip earlier in the week. They…Read more
Slippery Hollow is a 1450-acre natural area located approximately 1.4 miles north of Lakeway on Highway 14. There is a sign on the right side of the road and a small parking area. There is an adjacent tract owned by the Nature Conservancy. Hunting is allowed in this area, so be careful during hunting season…Read more
The Fred Berry Conservation Education Center sits on a bend in Crooked Creek. The area includes almost 6 miles of hiking trails through various terrains. They are known for the ability to see a variety of wildlife along the trails. There is also access to Crooked Creek for fishing. Smallmouth fishing is very popular in…Read more
The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area is a 1534 acre conservation park on the west side of Branson. The White River Balds natural area is also a part of this conservation area. The balds are sparse areas within the forests on the peaks of hilltops. In the post-civil war time, vigilante groups would hold…Read more
The Waterfall Hiking Trail in Branson, MO is a short trail to a low waterfall. The trail is just up from the parking area near the entrance to a local resort. There is a sign at the trailhead. The trail is around 2/3 of a mile each way. It is flat for the most part,…Read more
The Lakeside Forest Nature Preserve is just off the main strip in Branson, MO. The park encompasses 140 acres and contains 5.3 miles of hiking trails. According to the Branson Parks website, there are a waterfall and a cave in the park. For more info, visit the Branson Parks & Recreation website. You can also…Read more
Pruitt Landing is a few miles north of Jasper, AR. on Scenic Highway 7. Pruitt landing is a popular canoe launching spot for floating the Buffalo River. There is a restroom in the parking area, but there is no camping area. This parking lot fills up quickly during the spring and summer, so plan to…Read more
