The Ozark Society Highlands Chapter meets every second Thursday of each month (Sep-May) at the First United Presbyterian Church (Witherspoon Hall), 695 E Calvin St, Fayetteville AR 72701. Refreshments are at 6:30 p.m. followed by speakers and business at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
Pictures from our outings are below in the Chapter Photo Gallery and at: Frank Millett’s Flickr Photos and Parsch Flickr Photos
Outings and Activities
April
Event Details
Highlands Chapter Dayhike: Smith Creek Preserve Wildflower Hike CANCELLED Day, Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 Name of Hike: Smith Creek Preserve Wildflowers Type of Hike: Dayhike, trail, most of the trail is old road-bed along
Event Details
Highlands Chapter Dayhike: Smith Creek Preserve Wildflower Hike CANCELLED
Day, Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Name of Hike: Smith Creek Preserve Wildflowers
Type of Hike: Dayhike, trail, most of the trail is old road-bed along Smith Creek. Hikers are encouraged to spur trails for viewing the creek.
Location: Nature Conservancy Smith Creek is 1.2 miles south of Boxley Valley trailhead off AR Hwy 21.
Hiking Distance: 5.75 miles
Maximum Elevation Difference: 797 feet
Rating: Moderate due to distance and elevation gain
Features: Waterfalls, boulders, blue pools, wildflowers, moss rock covered springs, creeks, and more.
Hike Leaders: Jack and Sue Mabry
Telephone and Email: 816-922-9896, mabrysue@gmail.com
Meeting Place and Time:
- Meet at 9:15 AM at the Kings River Country Store in Marble, AR; or,
- Meet at 10:00 AM at the Boxley Trailhead (Buffalo River Trail mile 0) parking area. Due to limited parking at the Smith Creek preserve. Hikers will need to consolidate into fewer cars, then drive 1.2 miles to Smith Creek Preserve.
Google Map to Upper Buffalo Wilderness Trailhead in Boxley Valley: Click on “Location” below.
Comment: Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
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Time
April 19, 2025 9:15 AM - 2:30 PM(GMT-05:00)
Organizer
June
Event Details
The Ozark Society will host a five night, six day Buffalo River float trip from June 2 – 7. 2025. Depending on water level the trip will put in at
Event Details
The Ozark Society will host a five night, six day Buffalo River float trip from June 2 – 7. 2025. Depending on water level the trip will put in at Carver and take out at Dillards Ferry, or put in at Grinders Ferry and take out at Riley’s on the White River. A decision as to the launch location (Carver or Grinders Ferry) will be made a few days ahead of the trip and will be communicated to trip participants via text.
We will meet at 10:30 a.m. on June 2, unload and pack for the trip, start running the shuttle about noon, and return to the put in and launch. We will spend the nights of June 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on the river. We will take out on June 7.
Wild Bill’s Outfitter will help us run shuttle. Each car to be shuttled will be driven to the take out point by its owner. Wild Bill will shuttle the drivers back to the put in. The cost of the shuttle is $50 per car, which cost is to be paid by the driver, directly to Wild Bill, and is to be reserved by calling Wild Bill at 870-449-6309. The cost of the shuttle is not included in the trip cost.
The cost of the trip is $175 per person. The trip includes all meals from supper on June 2 to lunch on June 7. Trip community gear to be provided for each group includes a full kitchen and clean up, large tarp, handwash, groover, toilet paper, shovel, hand sanitizer, tables, grill, charcoal, water container, food coolers, food containers, and water filter. Trip participants will be responsible for both helping with group chores and carrying some group gear in their boats. Trip participants are responsible for all personal gear, stored in waterproof bags or containers, and for carrying their personal gear in their boats. Trip participants will provide their own boats, paddles, PFDs, drinking cups, water bottles, and any special medical needs. Trip participants will be responsible for their own safety as river sports involves inherent risks. Participant will be required to sign a liability release at the put-in. Bring fishing gear, if you want. Rented canoes are available from Wild Bill’s, who can be reached at 870-449-6309. Rental canoes are $251.37, for the trip. There are a limited number of canoes available for loan. Contact Stewart Noland for more information on loaner boats.
Please mail your check for $175 per person to Ozark Society, P.O. Box 166, Fayetteville, AR 72702-0166. Please email the name, address, and cell phone number of all trip registrants to Stewart Noland at stewartnoland51@aol.com. Please address any questions to this same email address or text or call Stewart Noland at 501-831-9908.
The Ozark Society has had many memorable Buffalo River float trips in the past, and I am confident that this one will be enjoyable as well.
Time
June 2, 2025 10:30 AM - June 7, 2025 4:00 PM(GMT-05:00)
Organizer
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