Weather showed up hot and steamy in north central Arkansas. An early start ensured heat would not cause too much distress. Intent on warming up the lost art of hiking, most of the spaces encountered on this occasion were of the local variety, beginning with Josh Park Memorial Trail out on the edge of town.
Mossy Bluff showed off deep Arkansas spring tones. A few flowers continued to litter the floor of the forest, though most of the other seasonal flowers had passed on. The burn-off from earlier in the year proved barely visible, but the benefits lingered in a reduced insect population and a lusher growth.
Activities of the morning ended with dipping toes in the cool waters of the Collins Creek Cascade out by the dam. The clear, cold waters rejuvenated ankles and brought ambient temperatures down to refreshing levels. Lounging about the water at Sandy Beach followed for a time, finishing the day in good company and a late hike around the Sugar Loaf.
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Further Reading
American Trails - National Recreational Trail Database
Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail in Arkansas
jusTodd on Medium.com
jusTodd on Atlas Obscura
Arkansas.com
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