We received the following information from the Big Piney District of the Ozark National Forest regarding facilities that have been closed and those that remain open. Note that all bathroom facilities should be considered closed, even if they are not locked. Update on Big Piney Recreation,...
Title: Take A Kid Hiking Description: OHTA has cancelled all group hikes for the foreseeable future. We still encourage people to get outside and to take your own kids hiking. Please, avoid crowded areas. Our National, State and local parks have started...
The OHTA Rendezvous for 2020 has been canceled due to fallout from COVID-19. The Annual Meeting that was to be held in conjunction is probably canceled as well....
Feb 28 - Mar 1 2020 Prescribed burns are planned for the Richland Creek Area. The OHT will be closed between Falling Water Bridge at mile 139.6 to the Stack Rock trail head. Alternate route is the forest road. USFS announcement....
Date: Feb 29 2020, 9:00 AM - about 2:00 PM Type: Community Service Location: AR-23, Cherry Bend area OHTA has adopted a segment of AR-23 from the Cherry Bend area to one mile south and it's time for our semi-annual litter collection. Meet at the Turner Bend Store...
** Canceled ** Date: April 18 2020, 10:00 AM Type: Day Hike Location: Lake Fort Smith State Park Take a 4 mile hike among the Dogwoods at Lake Fort Smith State Park. We will meet at the Visitor Center at 10:00 a.m. Contact Dave Richard at davejrichard@gmail.com to sign...
** Canceled ** Date: April 11 2020: 9:00 AM Type: Day hike Location: OHT: Lichen Falls & Lynn Hollow This hike will begin at the Arbaugh Trailhead at 9:00 am and travel about 3/4 mile to Lynn Hollow then back (1.5 miles total) and is rated easy. Along the...
** Canceled ** Date: April 4 2020, 9:00AM Type: Day hike Location: Devil's Den State Park Description: This will be a 3-mile hike. We will be hiking through large boulder areas, past a flowing stream, peering into deep crevices, and a possible waterfall or cascade. It is recommended to...