About us
If you want to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and destress — this is the group for you. Please join us for fellowship in the great outdoors!
We love hiking, kayaking/canoeing, camping/backpacking, walking/racing, bicycling, etc. We are only allowed to pick 15 tags, but if it has to do with the outdoors, there's probably someone in this group who'd like to join you.
… and, of course, there's often food involved 😜
We look forward to spending time with you!
Gavin Anderson
Organizer
Outdoor Adventure Meetup
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P.S. We currently post events mainly for the Mid-South, but we are always looking to expand our coverage area. If you'd like to host an event in your area, please message me.
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AR State Parks: Parkin Archeological State Park
Bass Pro Pyramid (North Parking Lot), 416 N Front St,, Memphis, TN, USThis hike IS NOT PET-FRIENDLY.
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Our goal in this series is to visit all 52 state parks. This month’s park is:
Parkin Archeological State Park
60 State Hwy 184
Parkin, AR 723We will meet at the Bass Pro Pyramid north parking lot off Front Street (the smaller parking lot close to auto bridge over to Mud Island) at 8:45 am for those who would like to carpool. We will leave at 9:00 am.
About this park:
This National Historic Landmark preserves a 17-acre Mississippian Period American Indian village located here from A.D. 1000 to 1550. Archeologists at this research station also uncovered evidence that Hernando de Soto visited this site in 1541. Park interpreters offer tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. The site was the location of the 1920s-era Northern Ohio Lumber Cooperage Company, and the Northern Ohio School House still remains. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission is free for self-guided tours and viewing exhibits in the visitor center. Nearby are the day-use picnic area, playground, and pavilion, available by reservation only. A boat ramp provides access to the St. Francis River.Arkansas State Parks list:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parksPlanned Hike: The Village Trail
Trail Type: Barrier Free (ADA), Day Hikes
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3/4 mile
Time: 45 minute hiking time
Hiking times may vary.WHAT TO KNOW
Walk along the Village Trail and imagine what life was like 500 years ago when this village was inhabited by Native Americans. See what is left of the big mound on which the chief lived, and the extensive moat that was built for defense. Travel to another time period as well, as 100 years ago there was a sawmill, associated town, cemetery and African American school on the grounds. You can visit the cemetery and restored one-room schoolhouse on the Village Trail. Wayside exhibit signs will guide you around and explain each area of the archeological site.Food: Delta Q
For those who would like to join us for a meal, we are planning on eating at Delta Q AFTER the hike, 1112 N Washington, Forrest City, AR 72335.3 attendees
Bay Springs Island Kayak Camping Adventure
Piney Campground Recreation Area, Latitude 34° 34' 8.0000" N Longitude 88° 19' 37.9999" W, New Site, MS, USA Bay Springs kayak and island campout adventure at Piney Grove Recreation Area on Bay Springs Lake!
There is a preparation dinner on March 12, 2026 at Jason's Deli at Poplar and Ridgeway in Memphis. We will discuss gear, food, and preparedness for primitive water access camping. This is a kayak campout is on the island accessible only by water. This is a preparation trip for the longer kayak camp trip on the AR Buffalo in May.
We will kayak on the lake Saturday for conditioning and recreation!
Bring all your camping gear, good and water. You will need to be self contained for primitive camping. Bring your kayak, fishing poles, hammock or a great book. This will be a relaxing adventure to recharge and restore on water and land.
We will kayak from the campground boat launch to the campsite island about 1/2 mile paddle. We will campfire, potluck and make smores Friday and Saturday night. Bring your own main dish and a side to share.
The campground is a recreation.gov campground in New Site, MS named Piney Grove Recreation Area in New Site, MS. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232673. These are primitive sites only accessible by water and are first come first serve so no reservations necessary.
What to bring: you will need to bring a tent, your own food, kayak, lifejacket, snacks, beverages and comfort items. There is NO bathhouse so come prepared with toiletries, TP and a small shovel.
Come experience the meaning of unplugged with this kayak island campout adventure!
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