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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
https://outdooradventure.today
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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: PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
Bass Pro Pyramid (North Parking Lot), 416 N Front St,, Memphis, TN, USThis hike IS PET-FRIENDLY.
Our goal in this series is to visit all 52 state parks. This month’s park is:
PETIT JEAN STATE PARK
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110We 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. Text if you can’t find us: 901-485-8270.
About this park:
Petit Jean State Park is an Arkansas classic, a natural and historic treasure that has welcomed travelers for decades. The natural beauty and ancient geology of the legendary Petit Jean Mountain inspired the creation of Arkansas’ first state park and with it our state park system. The park, which is located in Morrilton, AR, mirrors the mountain’s rugged beauty with its rustic-style, native log and stone facilities constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) beginning in 1933. The CCC built trails, roads, bridges, cabins, and the focal point of the park, historic Mather Lodge.Arkansas State Parks list:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parksPlanned Hike:
There are over 20 miles of hiking trails to take on at the park. Hiking trails lead through forests and meadows, canyons, and along streams and the mountainside. See where nature formed sheer bluffs, the spectacular 91-foot Cedar Falls, Seven Hollows, and such distinctive features as Bear Cave, the Grotto, Natural Bridge, and other formations like carpet rocks and turtle rocks.We will be doing the short boardwalk trail to the falls overlook when we arrive at the park, but please also choose a 2nd trail when you RSVP.
BEAR CAVE TRAIL
CEDAR FALLS TRAIL (National Recreation Trail)
ROCK HOUSE CAVE TRAIL
SEVEN HOLLOWS TRAILFood: Mather Lodge Restaurant
For those who would like to join us for a meal, we are planning on eating at the historic Mather Lodge restaurant.4 attendees
Natchez Trace Trip
Town of Nashville, Tn, 234 W Washington St., Nashville, TN, USTraveling the entire Natchez Trace has been on my bucket list for a long time, so I'll be driving it this Labor Day Weekend, if anyone would like to join.
Everyone will be responsible for arranging their own carpooling (if so desired) and lodging. I'll be listing the rough itinerary here, so you can arrange your lodging.
Because of the distances, we will be driving the Trace in reverse (starting in Nashville, TN, and driving South to Natchez, MS.
- Friday — drive to Nashville (I will be heading out after work)
- Saturday — drive South on the Trace to halfway point (Tupelo, MS — Milepost 260), where we will spend the night.
- Sunday — drive to Natchez)
- Monday — drive back to Memphis
Splitting the Trace drive into 2 days gives us time to stop at interesting places along the way, since driving the entire 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway takes approximately 10 hours of continuous driving.
There is also some fun hiking in Natchez, too.
More details to follow! Just wanted to get this on the calendar, so folks can sign up if they are interested.
1 attendeeAR State Parks: NAME
Bass Pro Pyramid (North Parking Lot), 416 N Front St,, Memphis, TN, USThis hike IS NOT PET-FRIENDLY.
Our goal in this series is to visit all 52 state parks. This month’s park is:
NAME
AddressWe 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. Text if you can’t find us: 901-485-8270.
About this park:
DescriptionArkansas State Parks list:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parksPlanned Hike: NAME
DetailsFood: Name
For those who would like to join us for a meal, we are planning on eating at NAME.1 attendee
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