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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Anybody make a trip there? Just looking to find out if it's worth it. Did you enjoy it? Where you stayed? that sort of info would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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It is worth it. Sweet roads, towns, etc. Consider Eureka Springs, Jasper, and Mountain View as places to stay along the way. See the Talimina Scenic Drive west of Mena, AR, straddling the border with Oklahoma.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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pick the right time of year and it is a great place to ride. Spring and fall are nice. Can get a bit on the humid side in July and August. Don
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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This entire area is a great place to ride..however in July and August you will roast...way to hot and humid.
I took a ride over to Eureka Springs today.. you won't be disappointed. The Talamena Drive trip is a must....If you need more info I can help.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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We rode a bit east of the Ozarks last year. Beautiful...
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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a few more pics
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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check out my website, I have some rides around NW Arkansas in the lower Ozarks.

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I have links to other good sites there as well.

A few must rides on the website.
"Pig Trail" Scenic Byway
"Talimena Trail" Scenic Byway runs on top of Rich Mountains from Ark to OKla.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Just a few pictures.

Fall picture was on Hwy 71 between Alma and Fayetteville.
Other picture was Hwy 7 south of Jasper.
 
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Beautiful countryside to ride in them thar parts. The Iron Horse Stables is a fun place to stay just east of Eureka Springs...nuttin fancy, but clean rooms with a nice outdoor bar 'n grill, and a nice size firepit. Better call ahead tho...can be busy during riding season. http://www.myspace.com/ironhorsestables
 
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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The whole northwest corner of arkansas is great riding. Hwy 7, Hwy 23 (pig trail), Mt. judea, Mt. magazine. Eureka Springs is a good place to stay overnight, very motorcycle friendly.
 
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