Tales from our state’s three thru-hiking trails—the Ozark Highlands Trail, the Ouachita Trail, and the Buffalo River Trail—and tips from those in the know on how to go the distance
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On the Record
The Rhythm of The Trail
Nimble-isms
BACK TO MAIN WHEN YOU READ THIS, 78-year-old Sunny Eberhart will be somewhere along Route 66. On foot. With a 6-pound pack on his back. It’s where he’s been since July 27, when he left Chicago and headed west for Santa Monica, California, with plans to walk the 2,300-mile stretch over the span of 124…
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Ozark Highlands Trail
In the heart of the Lower Buffalo Wilderness, a dispute between two outdoor organizations over a fractured trail has been brewing for decades. Is now finally the time to make a mend?
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Tim Ernst’s Favorite Special Scenic Spots
While any number of glittering vistas or flowing waterfalls has captured his attention, there’s just one thing that ties them all together …
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Pathfinder
As the eight routes featured in these pages prove, an Arkansas hiking trail can be far, far more than just a means to an end
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