Longpool Falls

The Longpool Recreation Area is located north of Dover Arkansas. The hike in to this fall is a short 3/4 mile. The waterfall is 44 feet tall. The first photo in the series below is the fall and the remainder are from the creek downstream. By the way, the water in the creek was very chilly. I found that out when I slipped and fell in. That will wake you up for sure.

Garvan Woodland Gardens

The photos below were taken at Garvan Gardens which is located on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs Arkansas. For more information and to see what's in bloom, log on to www.garvangardens.org

7 Hollows Trail

Melissa and I hiked our favorite trail. This was actually our 2nd time to hike the 7 Hollows trail. This trail is a 5 mile loop located off of Hwy 154 just west of Mather Lodge on Petit Jean Mountain. It has bluffs, creeks, boulders, and a waterfall.

The waterfall is called Grotto Falls and it is about midway through the hike. To get their you take a short detour off of the trail. When we arrived at the fall we were met by a friendly man (David) with a flute. He told us that he likes to come to this area to relax and practice his music. He explained that the Grotto has really good acoustics almost like you experience when singing in the shower. He said that he is practicing for an upcoming Easter event. He treated Melissa and me to a song and he was very very good. We left him to his peaceful surroundings and went on to complete our hike.

7 Hollows would be a good beginner hike. If anyone would like a guided tour just let us know. :)

Melissa at one of the creeks

We startle a buzzard from it's roost

Me near the Natural Bridge area

Melissa crossing a creek

Grotto Fall

Grotto Fall

David reading at the Grotto

David playing for us

Melissa stops to wait for the slow cameraman.