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Where you been, man? Retired?

@@JD03ish 🤭

It was fun. It was good to see you again. We need to get back out there again soon.

I had a great time joining the group and doing one of my first bushwhacking hikes. Great meeting all of you.

@@travelingwithspinoza Yes regarding getting back out there. Much to see off Hwy 123. I hiked 2 parts of Cave Creek bluffs this weekend and George Mtn bluffs. All off Hwy 123. I watched the sunset at Sam's Throne tonight and was looking across the way at this bluff line and all the parts to Big Creek bluffs

@@markvanbaale Good seeing you again

We were with the Ozark Society and they had permission beforehand.

This is Hammerle

@@Seesu1 yes, me too. Looking forward to it. It's been a long, hot summer.

Thanks! It was a fun hike to do. Once the rain cleared out the views were awesome.

Definitely interested in going back.

Is it like this area? We have road bikes.

Pretty sure he added the music to cover up the sound of me complaining 😂 I was a little afraid I wouldn't be able to make it back.

I have the Hyperlite square 8.5 x 8.5. I really like it. Pricey though.

Yes it has been over run for sure. Suzie's sister hadn't been there yet and wanted to see it so we took them. We got there early so there weren't a lot of people, but on the way out more were headed in.

@@travelingwithspinoza That was early?

@@NoTrail Lol. Definitely not by your standards.

@@travelingwithspinoza I have no standards.

No kidding. That driver wasn't moving over much at all. Almost said something to Suzie about it. The first half mile had lots of timber trash. Sad to see. That stuck chainsaw surprised me. I couldn't believe they'd use a small one like that for a tree of that size. I appreciate their effort though. Bug were bad in parts but mostly on the eastern side of the loop. And bug nets are a must have this time of year. All the cool kids have one. Suzie is all about fashion in the forest. She likes to mix and match before we head out for a hike. But she does look cute.

It's in the U.S., Arkansas. 99.9% of my videos are shot in Arkansas unless otherwise stated.

It's a good climb for sure, but not too bad. The circada noise was so loud it surprised me. You need to go check this place out, it's definitely your kind of spot. I've seen some porkies run but they don't really "bounce" when they run, more of straight, flat motion. This thing had a coat of hair to boot.

@@travelingwithspinoza Shoulda wrestled.

@@NoTrail Suzie wouldn't let me.

@@travelingwithspinoza She wants to.

I'll leave the bear wrestling to SpinBob.

We had a great time! Sandi and I had never hiked together. When are you coming with us?

I used to handle it better, but no so much anymore.

It was really nice!

This is the West Fork Horsehead Creek, not the main Horsehead Creek (which is east and north from where we were) that flows under the new bride into Horsehead lake. If you go down to the day use area there's a road that goes west for a little bit and intersects with another dirt road and the West Fork Creek itself. Park there and cross the creek and follow the ATV road out for 3 miles. That's where we camped.

Yes R, should have have joined us. Been too long.

It was a neat place. I enjoyed it exploring it. Yes, she has no idea how often I saved her from falling from the ledges. You definitely need to go into that holler and poke around a bit.

Yo.@@travelingwithspinoza

I have the area on my blog with the waterfall names and all the info. jeffsarkansashikes.blogspot.com/search?q=Lower+Cedar

Groovy.@@jjsteel43

He's a helluvaman.@@luciejerry9529

Thanks for watching the video, or at least part of it. I may sound like a curmudgeon but I fully stand by what I said here. First, I didn't accuse these particular people of carving their names on rocks or trees. I hadn't even laid eyes on them yet when I said that. A more reasonable interpretation (and what I actually meant) is that these are the very same types of people that would likely engage in tree or rock carving behavior. Rowdy behavior usually manifests itself in a variety of ways. Does it always? No. But chances are greater. Had I witnessed them doing so you can bet your bottom dollar I would have included a much longer rant about it. Second, you say there's nothing wrong with kids screaming and hollering in the woods. You and I do not have a shared perspective of what the forest is. To me, places of natural beauty that are open to the public are not just places "in the woods." The forest serves as a kind of sanctuary or place of solitude, and for some, it is even a church. Being respectful of others while in the forest is one of the seven principles of Leave No Trace (go to lnt.org to see more). Noise pollution is still pollution and degrades the quality of the experience for the visitor. We had to double time it down to the waterfall area just to ensure we would have a few minutes to enjoy the area before they arrived. Once they did, they ran all over the place screaming and climbing over every rock they could. Glory Hole Falls should not be treated like a city park.

She's been sick and is just now getting back to hiking more. Last summer she was a beast.

Yes, it's a nice area.

Not really hooligans per se, just acting very oddly and making strange noises.

Yes, they were making really strange noises and very loud screaming the whole way through.

I call it that since I sometimes post other videos not directly related to hiking. It's an umbrella term I suppose. The creek was indeed flowing and every rock was very slick. It was my first trip there. Enjoyed it but slow moving that day.

An umbrella would have been handy for you. You would have looked silly, but once again, who's gonna see you out there.@@travelingwithspinoza

@@NoTrail actually I do own a hiking umbrella. It pairs well with my trekking poles. 🤣

Once your wife saw this video, I’m sure she had words with you. Great job on the rock scrambles. I like the karst topography of the Ozarks and your video certainly showed it in grand style. Do you have a holster or sling to keep your hand held camera in? That would free up a hand for a trekking pole.

@@JD03ish the only thing she said when she saw this video was, "I'm glad I wasn't with you." Lol. My videos are longer than most but I really want the viewer to see a realistic version of what a hike looks like, not just some pretty Instagram version. I actually carry two GoPros. One is on a selfie stick style mount and the other I wear around my neck. The neck mount really is nice since it frees up my hands a great deal. I meant to bring my trekking pole but left it in the truck by mistake.

Yes, I was going to go back and over the bluff line but just decided to take the original path again.

Ha...that would be a good channel name too.

@@NoTrail lol

You're right, "trailer" is more fitting than 'Intro.'

You and me both!

No bears on this trip. But I just carry it out of habit.

@@travelingwithspinoza Only black bears in Arkansas and if you're lucky enough to see a bear, you are far more likely to see their butt disappearing as they run away. I don't ever carry bear spray on the trails here. In grizzly country I would for sure, but not in Arkansas.

@@rungavagairun oh I am aware of that, but spray is useful in other situations too.

Agreed 👍

It's not a bad hike up to the top. Saw evidence of hogs everywhere.

The Mulberry does. The only recorded bear attack on the Ozark Highland Trail happened about 5 miles from where I was bushwhacking. I've been through that area for years and have never seen one so it isn't something that worries me much. Fun Fact: Way back when, the unofficial nickname for Arkansas was 'The Bear State.' Glad you liked the video. It was fun to make.