Outdoor Adventures in the Ozarks

       This morning I’m going back to Gene Rush WMA, after last weeks exploration of some of the many firelanes I thought I’d check out more (see: 210 Firelanes and Lick Creek ) .  Another adventure in the Wildlife Management Area many years ago took us through Gene Rush all the way to Hensley Cemetery at the end of NC 4251 inside BNR.  We were able to drive to within 100 feet of the little cemetery but the last few miles were pretty rough. scenic Cave Creek      Another fond memory of that day, is of driving over Cave Creek on a water-damaged old low-water bridge and the nearby campsite on the banks of Cave Creek.  This is where I decide to do some hiking today, from the campsite/parking down Cave Creek to the Buffalo River.  All the way through Gene Rush WMA the roads are in great shape and it doesn’t take long to get to the new Cave Creek bridge. bridge over beautiful Cave Creek      I don’t know when this bridge ...

       When leaving the house this morning I thought I had a good plan, although I’ve never been down the road to my chosen destination.   Eleven months ago I was on top of Flatiron Bluff looking across the Buffalo River and noticed a round pedestal with a flat top at the point of Lost Hill (see: 188 Flatiron Bluff Loop ) .   Today I’ve decided to go to Lost Hill and see if I can get up on top of that round pedestal. downriver around the bend is Hasty Landing      In Hasty at the sharp curve on SR 123 I turn off the highway on the gravel road to Lost Hill, this road is actually in great shape.   Right as the road gets close to the BNR boundary there are two sharp turns and the road descends to Wells Creek.   Not a problem, this drive is a piece of cake.   The problem is all the ‘No Trespassing Keep Out’ signs along the road on both sides of Wells Creek.   I don’t get it, this is inside the National Park boundary. on the ol...