Jim Warnock will make and exciting presentation of Grand Canyon, one of America’s most recognizable National Parks at Lake Ft. Smith State Park Kingfisher Lodge (Didn’t he . . . → Read More: See Grand Canyon; Dinner at El Tovar !!!???!!]]> Title: See Grand Canyon; Dinner at El Tovar !!!???!!
Location: Lake Fort Smith State Park, Kingfisher Lodge
Description: This is a special event only Mike Lemaster can describe, so CONTACT MIKE ASAP!

Jim Warnock will make and exciting presentation of Grand Canyon, one of America’s most recognizable National Parks at Lake Ft. Smith State Park Kingfisher Lodge (Didn’t he say El Tovar Lodge? ed.) on Saturday evening at 7:30 P.M. There are still a few single rooms remaining for both Friday(24th) & Saturday(25th) nights, but folks will need to contact him ASAP as time remaining is growing short. Members & their guests are also welcome to just drive down to the Lodge Saturday evening and have a super supper with us(Still need to notify Mike for head count) and then sit back by a crackling fireplace and enjoy Jim Warnock’s pictorial presentation before driving back.

Contact Mike at miker.lemaster@gmail.com or 479-466-5214

Start Date: 2012-02-24
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Date: 2012-02-25

If you have interest in volunteering on the extension of the OHT/BNR this Saturday, I will be driving . . . → Read More: Build OHT/BNR Trail Hwy 65 to Hwy 14]]> Title: Build OHT/BNR Trail Hwy 65 to Hwy 14
Location: Marshall, AR
Description: On Saturday February 11, volunteers are welcome to continue the effort to complete this 28 mile addition to the Ozark Highlands Trail/Buffalo River Trail near Tyler Bend.

If you have interest in volunteering on the extension of the OHT/BNR this Saturday, I will be driving down and would be glad to have company.
I will be at Root School in Fayetteville for a 6:40 departure. I plan to stop for breakfast in Harrison before meeting Ken Smith in Marshall at at the Harp’s store parking lot at 9:30 a.m.

Work is trail prep, using loppers or a bow saw to top small trees and saplings in the flagged line of the future trail. You can bring your own tools, or Ken has some to borrow. This is not hard work but is vital to facilitate work by trail diggers later in the season. So dress for the weather, pack a lunch and have a great day outdoors.

If you are interested in carpooling, give me a call.

Mike Adelman
H: 1.479.571.1488
M: 1.479.283.4212
Start Time: 6:30 a.m.
Date: 2012-02-11

Pre-trip contact encouraged to be sure you don’t . . . → Read More: Backpack ‘n Bushwhack]]> Title: Backpack ‘n Bushwhack
Location: Hurricane Cr., Falling Rock Hollow
Description: Easy to Medium overnite backpack on trail with optional bushwhack from base camp at Hurricane Creek to explore scenic off trail sights. 3.5 miles first day and 1/2 mile on day two plus optional bushwhack. Easy pace.

Pre-trip contact encouraged to be sure you don’t get left behind. Contact John Pennington, Arkayou@yahoo.com 479-970-3550. Meet at Mountain Man Pawn in Fay at 9a.m or Lake Ft. Smith S.P. Visitor Center at 10:00 a.m.
Start Date: 2012-02-18
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
End Date: 2012-02-19

Meet Robert Duggan, the Ozark St. Francis National Forest’s new Natural Resources Specialist. His duties are to maintain rec. records; ensure trails, wilderness, scenic rivers and developed site targets are met; and coordinate grants and . . . → Read More: OHTA Membership Meeting]]> Title: OHTA Membership Meeting
Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fayetteville
Description: N. East St. at Dickson in the meeting hall.  Bring Potluck, refreshments served.

Meet Robert Duggan, the Ozark St. Francis National Forest’s new Natural Resources Specialist. His duties are to maintain rec. records; ensure trails, wilderness, scenic rivers and developed site targets are met; and coordinate grants and inter-district programs, etc. Q & A. Be sure to attend this meeting, and bring at least two non-members. Member bringing the most non-members wins a DOOR PRIZE!
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Date: 2012-02-12

We will probably have lunch at Oark Store on . . . → Read More: EASY OVERNIGHT HIKE ON OHT]]> Title: EASY OVERNIGHT HIKE ON OHT
Location: Lick Branch TH (near Oark)
Description: Easy overnight backpack trip, 9.4 miles total. Meet at Lick Branch TH at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, shuttle to FR 1474, then hike to the best campsite on the OHT. Call Bob Robinson at 479-431-8951.

We will probably have lunch at Oark Store on Sunday.
Start Date: 2012-01-21
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
End Date: 2012-01-22

Description: Watch for updates here.  MUST Sign-up in advance with Miker.Lemaster@gmail.com 479-466-5214 SEE OHTA BULLETIN 1-27-12 FOR VITAL DETAILS.  Maintainers rendezvous at Lake Ft. Smith Lodge is filling fast. Contact Mike TODAY.

CHANGES:  This is now a 1 day class.    If you have personal protective gear, . . . → Read More: Chainsaw Class & Re-certification]]> Title: Chainsaw Class & Re-certification
Location: NEAR TURNER BEND, MEET AT T.B. STORE

Description: Watch for updates here.  MUST Sign-up in advance with Miker.Lemaster@gmail.com 479-466-5214 SEE OHTA BULLETIN 1-27-12 FOR VITAL DETAILS.  Maintainers rendezvous at Lake Ft. Smith Lodge is filling fast. Contact Mike TODAY.

CHANGES:  This is now a 1 day class.    If you have personal protective gear, chainsaw, and associated tools, spares, fuel and oil, YOU MAY bring it.  Wear boots.  Bring lunch & water.  MEET AT TURNER BEND STORE AT 8:30 A.M. Saturday FEB 25, 2012  
Start Date: 2012-02-25
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
End Date: