Title: OHTA Membership Meeting
Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, N. East & Dickson
Description: Bring snacks to share!

Jeff Belk, H. S. instructor of Outdoor Activities at Rogers H. S., is presenting our program Sunday at 6:00 p.m. He teaches an outdoor skills course and takes kids on numerous adventure experiences including hikes and rope course.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING GUESTS SO YOU CAN QUALIFY FOR A PRIZE DRAWING. MORE GUESTS, BETTER ODDS.
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: 2012-05-13

Title: 3rd ANNUAL OZARK CLASSIC HIKE
Location: SPONSORED BY OZARK SOCIETY HIGHLANDS CHAPTER
Description: The Highlands Chapter of the Ozark Society will again provide support to hikers interested in a sincere mountain challenge.

Start at 8 a.m., at the Fane Creek access of the OHT near Cass AR. Hike the Ozark Highland Trail from Fane Creek (mile 31.6) westward to Hurricane Creek (mile 11.1). Among the most scenic portions of the Ozark Highland Trail, hike approximately 21.5 miles, 2,700′ of ascent over three ridges of the Boston Mountains, wet crossings of Fane, Spirit and Salt Creek drainages. Very strenuous, suggested only for hikers with very high degree of fitness and endurance.

The HCOS will provide a hydration station at Ragtown Road – (FR 1509); a lunch and re-hydration stop near White Rock Mountain, and end of hike celebration snacks. Hiker’s shuttle provided to their vehicles after the event. Hikers will receive a trail map at the start.

Open to the public; membership in the Ozark Society is not required.

Pre-registration and payment of a $ 12 fee for supplies required. Registration must be received by Thursday, April 26th. NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION ALLOWED; must sign liability waiver at start.

Those wishing to register are to contact Mike Adelman at jrzadelman@aol.com, and mail a check payable to Ozark Society – Highlands Chapter, 615 Rockcliff Road, Fayetteville AR 72701. Please be sure to include a phone number and e-mail address where the participant can be contacted with further news and instructions.

Additional information is available by contacting Mike Adelman at 479-283-4212.
Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Date: 2012-04-28

Title: OHT Day Hike
Location: Dockery’s Gap TH to FR 1703
Description: Day hike (trail maintenance / campsite cleanup) Four-mile hike hike from Dockery’s Gap TH to FR 1703.

Meet at Lake Fort Smith State Park at 10:00 am. Contact hike leader, John Pennington at Jhpennington@uaex.edu”

Start Time: 10:00 a.m
Date: 2012-04-22

Title: OHTA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Description: Meet at St. Paul’s Epicopal Church Auditorium, N. East St. and Dickson St. at 6:00 pm. Snacks provided! (Easter eggs?) “The Healing Powers of Nature” by Dr. Wlekinski of the University of Arkansas, School of Nursing, Mental Health. Could a walk in the woods be just what the doctor ordered?

DON’T FORGET TO BRING GUESTS SO YOU CAN QUALIFY FOR A PRIZE DRAWING. MORE GUESTS, BETTER ODDS.

Start Time: 6:00 p.m. April 8,2012

Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: 2012-04-08

Title: Mid-Week Hike With Grey Owl
Location: FR 1003 to Cedar Creek
Description: Contact Grey Owl 918-825-0500
Special Overnight Backpack 1.1 miles each way. Good chance to check out new equipment or see if the old stuff still works! (rescheduled from March 21-22)
NO PETS
Date: 2012-03-28 & 29

Location: FR 1003 to Cedar Creek  

Contact Grey Owl 918-825-0500
Special Overnight Backpack 1.1 miles each way. Good chance to check out new equipment or see if the old stuff still works!
NO PETS

Title: OHTA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Description: Meet at St. Paul’s Epicopal Church Auditorium, N. East St. and Dickson St. at 6:00 pm. Snacks provided! See “The Light of Alaska” thru the lense of Terry Boyd’s camera. Please view the website http://www.terryboydphotography.com/ if you wish to preview his great work.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING GUESTS SO YOU CAN QUALIFY FOR A PRIZE DRAWING. MORE GUESTS, BETTER ODDS.

ANOTHER DON’T FORGET:  DON’T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCK TO DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME!
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: 2012-03-11

Title: Big Piney TH to Chancel Backpack
Location: Contact Steve Foster
Description: Big Piney trailhead to Chancel, 13.5 miles, camping just past the natural bridge area.  Meeting at the Big Piney Trailhead at 9:00 AM then shuttling to Chancel to start the hike. Hike leader Steve Foster (501) 607-3971 or redheadedarky@yahoo.com   Advanced contact required for this overnight trip.

Start Date: 2012-03-24
End Date: 2012-03-25

Title: Shaddox Hollow Trail Family-Friendly Hike
Location: Hobbs State Park
Description: 1.5 Miles hike on Shaddox Hollow Trail at Hobbs State Park. Our guest on this hike will be Bob Ross, Hobbs State Park volunteer and an expert of the flora and fauna of the park’s trails. Bob will lead our group and point out numerous features such as wildflowers, unique vegetation and tree species. This is an ideal hike for parents and children. No pets, please. Plan on 2 hours for this easy to moderate hike that features one formidable climb. This will be the “official” hike. After that, hikers are free to explore the park’s other trails on their own. Contact person is Flip Putthoff, 479-531-6849 or email fputthoff@nwaonline.com.

Start Time: 10:00 A.M.
Date: 2012-03-31

Title: Backpack Dawna Robinson Indian Cr. TH to Lick Branch TH
Location: Redding CG Rd and AR Hwy 215
Description: Camp in Marinoni Scenic Area. Approx. 7 miles total will allow some exploration time in Marinoni area. Meet at Redding Campground entrance at 9:00 a.m. Contact jdwarnock@cox.net or 479-651-2914
Start Date: 2012-03-31
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
End Date: 2012-04-01