Eagle Rock Loop trail in Southwest Arkansas

It has been way too long since I’ve been out on a backpacking trip, and decide to break the ice with the Eagle Rock Loop trail in Southwest Arkansas. Along the way, I pick up a traveling companion, or is it a stalker! Could it be paranoia, or is it real? Join me as I

Budget Backpacking?

I wouldn’t call backpacking a budget friendly sport due to the amount of gear that has to be purchased if you’re starting from scratch. However there are some more “budget backpacking” friendly options out there for you to purchase if you’re not trying to become an ultra-light backpacker right from the start. Sadly, most of

Adventures for 2018

Last Sunset of 2017 The last sunset of 2017 is in the books, and it was a beauty. What a way to end the year! Now it’s time to look forward to what 2018 has to offer, and it is just full of possibilities. I have always been one to get to my campsite via

Darn Tough Socks – Socks for life!

When you buy Darn Tough Socks, you buy them for life. Darn Tough offers a simple unconditional lifetime guarantee. There are no strings, or conditions that have to be met to get the guarantee. Darn Tough claims “If our socks are not the most comfortable, durable and best fitting socks you have ever owned, return

Hiking Village Creek State Park – 10.11.17

A cool breeze wafted past as I stepped out of the truck. Looking around, the early Autumn sun warmed my face, and high puffy clouds dotted the sky. This was going to be a perfect day to go hiking on the trails at Village Creek State Park in Northeast Arkansas.