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Go swimming!

7/4/2018

Happy 4th of July!

It is hot outside and the best place to be in Arkansas is at the swimming hole. Here are two good links to places where you can escape the heat.

We have been swimming at many of these locations and some even have campsites available.

Have fun!

Lake Catherine State Park, Arkansas
Photo by Christian De Vries

Holed Up
Prettiest (and Most Accessible) Waterfall:
Falling Water Falls
Pope County, near Smyrna Township
In the middle of the Ozark National Forest, a dramatic 10-foot-high waterfall from Falling Water Creek spills into a pool of inky, blue-green water—which you can see from your car. (Make no mistake. There’s a reason why this stretch has been dubbed Upper Falling Water Road.) But don’t settle for just a drive-by. Even if you’re not up for a swim, get out of the car, and enjoy the view for a spell. One thing to keep in mind, though: Waterfalls are most impressive during the rainy season, so while a dip in August might be just the thing for cooling-off purposes, for maximum waterfall action, dropping by during the spring or winter months is your best bet.

15 Incredible Arkansas Swimming Holes
Looking for a great place to dive into cool, refreshing clear water in Arkansas? With more than 600,000 acres of lakes and over 9700 miles of rivers and streams, there are so many places to enjoy an afternoon of floating, fishing and wading in The Natural State.

Check out this list of 15 incredible places to swim in The Natural State.
These gorgeous spots to swim are close enough to access from major highways all over the state. Click on the name of each swimming hole and connect to a Google map to guide you there.

Click below to read the full articles.

Holed Up - Arkansas Life

BACK TO MAIN Prettiest (and Most Accessible) Waterfall: Falling Water Falls Pope County, near Smyrna Township In the middle of the Ozark National Forest, a dramatic 10-foot-high waterfall from Falling Water Creek spills into a pool of inky, blue-green water-which you can see from your car. (Make no mistake.

15 Incredible Arkansas Swimming Holes.

Looking for a great place to dive into cool, refreshing clear water in Arkansas? With more than 600,000 acres of lakes and over 9700 miles of rivers and streams, there are so many places to enjoy an afternoon of floating, fishing and wading in The Natural State.

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Camping Checklist (REI)

6/30/2018

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This is a good article from REI for beginners and is part of their series: Intro to Camping.

FYI – you won't need everything on their list, but remember to always bring the Ten Essentials.

Navigation (map and compass)
Sun protection (sunglasses and sunscreen)
Insulation (extra clothing)
Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
First-aid supplies
Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candles)
Repair kit and tools
Nutrition (extra food)
Hydration (extra water)
Emergency shelter

Camping is a great way to get outside with family and friends or even by yourself. You can go camping in many state and national parks, at private campgrounds, in the backcountry or even in your own backyard.

Most campsites include a picnic table, a place to park your car and a spot to pitch your tent. Many also have shared bathrooms and running water.

What to Bring Camping
If it’s your first-time camping, it might be best to borrow or rent some of these things.

Tent
Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pads
Plenty of Food
Weather-appropriate Clothing
Hygiene & Medical Essentials

Click below to read the full article.

Camping Checklist

Our camping checklist includes: tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, air mattresses, repair kits, camp kitchen supplies, the ten essential & more.

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Go swimming!

Holed Up - Arkansas Life

15 Incredible Arkansas Swimming Holes.

Camping Checklist (REI)

Camping Checklist

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