Outdoor Adventures in the Ozarks

     This morning while trying to decide where to go hiking today, I thought ‘its been a long time since I’ve been to Kyle’s Landing’.   Sure enough, my last time at Kyle’s was four years ago when I attempted to go see Copperhead Falls (see: 117 Indian Creek ) .   There are loads of trails accessible from Kyle’s, and many of those I haven’t hiked, so today I’m headed to Mt. Sherman then down to Kyle’s Landing. rugged upper Indian Creek      At the bottom of the long hill, I enter the campground and head west to the BRT/ORT Trailhead.   Before I get ‘geared up’ with boots, hydration pack and camera, I meet John and Chris from Branson, who have a very nice (high end) roof-top tent.   They camped out last night and now are looking for a trail to go hiking.   I tell them ‘there’s plenty of trails here to choose from’ as I point to the two big trailhead information boards next to where we’re parked. Kyle's Landing trailhead/parking ...

    A while back when I was perusing the internet, I found ‘AGFC Mapper 3.0’ and was impressed with all the firelanes at Gene Rush that could be used for hiking.  I also noticed a road that I hadn’t ever seen on any map, called ‘Seed Tick’.  I quickly checked, using satellite imaging and confirmed this road does exist.  Well I knew right then I would have to check it out, since Seed Tick along with Quantum Leap should be a fine loop hike. nature's beauty on Quantum Leap Rd.        Driving all the way across Gene Rush from west to east, I realize I’m starting to get pretty familiar with the lay of the land here in the Wildlife Management Area, and make good time on the excellent dirt/gravel roads.  This increased familiarity comes from four recent hikes at Gene’s place:  210 Firelanes and Lick Creek , 212 Cave Creek , 220 Lower Lick Creek , 225 Maberry Loop , and I’m sure I’ll be back for more. inside the heavy-duty green ...