OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON THE OHT, Big Piney to Fairview, March 1-2. Part six of our end-to-end hike series. Pam Rodgers will lead. Give her a call at 870-446-5242 to sign up.

WORK TRIP ON OHT, March 8. Join us for a day of trail maintenance on the OHT from Ragtown Road to Fane Creek. Meet at the Forest Service Work Center at Cass at 8:30am. Give Roy Senyard a call at 479-587-0200 to sign up and for more information.

OTTERS KIDS DAYHIKE AT ALUM COVE, March 9. This is a beautiful scenic area that includes a giant natural rock bridge. The 1.1 mile hike is rated easy and great for anyone, kids and grown-ups alike (the hike out is all UPHILL, but we'll take it slow). Pam Ernst will lead. Meet her at the trailhead near Deer at 10am with a snack, daypack, water, and a picnic lunch (back at the trailhead). Call 870-861-5536 for more info.

OHTA GENERAL MEETING, March 9, 7:30pm in Fayetteville (location is between Hobby Lobby and Blockbuster Video at 3114 N. College Ave.). Our program will be given by Joe Neal, a biologist with the Ouachita National Forest. He will give a slide program titled "Breeding Birds in the Newton County area." We'll have some great refreshments too. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call 870-861-5536 for more info or directions.

DAYHIKE TO HOME VALLEY BLUFF, March 15. Spectacular views, difficult hiking. Meet Terry Fredrick at the old Watsons Store in Fayetteville at 8am or at the Nail store at 9:30am. Call Terry at 479-442-3812 for more info.

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON THE OUACHITA TRAIL, March 15-16. There are some great views along this 21.6 mile stretch of the OT from Hwy. 298 to Hwy. 7, and the hike is rated medium-difficult. Call Kerry Coe at 318-688-1162.

SPRING BREAK BASE CAMP TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, March 22-29

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON THE OHT, Fairview to Richland Cr. Campground, April 5-6. Part seven of our end-to-end hike series. Bob/Dawna Robinson, 479-783-6319.

HWY. 23 CLEANUP, April 7. Meet at the Cherry Bend trailhead at 10am to help clean up our stretch of Hwy. 23. Paul Weisenfelds, 479-782-8782 or 479-648-1118. Bring gloves & lunch.

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON THE OUACHITA TRAIL through Flatside Wilderness, April 12-13. This 18.8 mile hike is rated medium and scenic! Call Kerry Coe at 318-688-1162 to sign up and for more info. Ten hiker limit.

OTTERS KIDS DAYHIKE AT ARTIST POINT TRAIL, April 13. An easy hike down to several waterfalls, but the hike out is all UPHILL. Pam Ernst will lead. Meet her at the Artist Point Gift Shop on old Hwy. 71 at 1pm. Call 870-861-5536 for more info.

OHTA GENERAL MEETING, April 13, 7:30pm in Fayetteville (same location as March.). Our program will be given by Freda and Brice Parker on rehabilitating birds of prey (they may bring some live critters with them!). Open to everyone. Call 870-861-5536 for more info.

DAYHIKE HORSESHOE CANYON, April 19. Lots of trails to hike and bluffs to visit on this easy day at the private Horseshoe Canyon Ranch between Jasper and Ponca. Meet at Root School in Fayetteville at 8am or at 9:45am at the ranch. Dale Oliver, 479-571-8862 & Pam Rodgers, 870-446-5242 will lead. Bring some lunch!

OVERNIGHT FUN HIKE ON NEW OHT SECTION, April 19-20. Great views, blufflines and maybe a waterfall or two on this brand new trail. Bob & Dawna Robinson will lead this 18.1 mile medium hike. Call them at 479-783-6319 to sign up.

OVERNIGHT WORK TRIP ON OHT, April 26-27. This will be a backpack work trip into the beautiful Hurricane Creek Wilderness (may be warm enough to take a dip). Call Roy Senyard at 479-587-0200 to sign up and for meeting info.

BRAND NEW! - A complete walking description with mileages and map of all the new Sylamore trail is located on the OHTA web site at www.HikeArkansas.com.