Arkansas advice
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Arkansas advice
We will be taking a trip to Arkansas to either Lk Quachita SP or Bull Shoals SP in october and have a couple of questions. First, what is the best time to go as far as fall color change? Also, what are some don't miss attractions and roads that these areas have to offer? We have been through Ar on a couple of occasions and look forward to a relaxing week of riding. Also any favorite eating/drinking establishments would be appreciated. thanks...gary
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The color change here in the Talimena Scenic Drive area in Southeastern Oklahoma is usually around the 3rd to 4th weekend of October. I've ridden over into the Arkansas Ozark Mountain area in Fayetteville Arkansas and is about the same.
Last edited by shortride; Jul 28, 2010 at 06:39 AM.
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Gary,
You coming to the ozarks huh. I'll try to get on here tonight and give you some ideas.
Since your coming from Texas another idea would be to come up scenic HWY 7 from Hot Springs to Russelville, then take I40 to Ozark, right on Hwy 23 to Brashears, right on Hwy 16 to St. Paul, right on Hwy 16 to Deer, left on Hwy 7 to Harrison area...then on to Diamond City (Bull Shoal SP).
You just can't miss Hwy 23 dubbed as the Arkansas Pig Trail. Absolutely beautiful in September/October.
Branson MO is within 30 minutes of Harrison.
Like I said...I'll try to get on here tonight and give you some more ideas.
David
You coming to the ozarks huh. I'll try to get on here tonight and give you some ideas.
Since your coming from Texas another idea would be to come up scenic HWY 7 from Hot Springs to Russelville, then take I40 to Ozark, right on Hwy 23 to Brashears, right on Hwy 16 to St. Paul, right on Hwy 16 to Deer, left on Hwy 7 to Harrison area...then on to Diamond City (Bull Shoal SP).
You just can't miss Hwy 23 dubbed as the Arkansas Pig Trail. Absolutely beautiful in September/October.
Branson MO is within 30 minutes of Harrison.
Like I said...I'll try to get on here tonight and give you some more ideas.
David
Last edited by Stovebolter; Jul 29, 2010 at 08:12 AM.
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We just returned from our summer get-to-gather that we held in Eureka Springs.
Great ridding and our host hotel was super.
We stayed at the Roadway Inn and Swiss Resort.
The owner is also a biker and he took us on rides each day on the best roads he knows as well as cooking for and partying with us each night.
I found a really great great side show on the way there.
Just north of Clinton Ar on US65 is the
*Natural Bridge of Arkansas*
This is a must do, not for the bridge but for the ride down to and back up from the bridge, There is a 2,500 foot drop in elevation in about a dozen switchbacks.
Not a fast ride but a thrilling one.
Here is what 56 Heritage springers look like all lined up on Bever lake dam north west of Eureka Springs.
North West Arkansas has some of the very best bike ridding in America.
Great ridding and our host hotel was super.
We stayed at the Roadway Inn and Swiss Resort.
The owner is also a biker and he took us on rides each day on the best roads he knows as well as cooking for and partying with us each night.
I found a really great great side show on the way there.
Just north of Clinton Ar on US65 is the
*Natural Bridge of Arkansas*
This is a must do, not for the bridge but for the ride down to and back up from the bridge, There is a 2,500 foot drop in elevation in about a dozen switchbacks.
Not a fast ride but a thrilling one.
Here is what 56 Heritage springers look like all lined up on Bever lake dam north west of Eureka Springs.
North West Arkansas has some of the very best bike ridding in America.
Last edited by dixie FLSTS; Jul 29, 2010 at 08:22 AM. Reason: spelling, what else!
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My 2 cents; Bull Shoals puts you just north of the best riding Arkansas has to offer.
Make Jasper one of your stops. The roads around Jasper is a hoot. You are close to Push Mountain Road, another great ride.
If you make it to Jasper, go to either the Ozark Cafe (good food) or Cliff House (great View).
Google them, you won't be sorry.
Make Jasper one of your stops. The roads around Jasper is a hoot. You are close to Push Mountain Road, another great ride.
If you make it to Jasper, go to either the Ozark Cafe (good food) or Cliff House (great View).
Google them, you won't be sorry.
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