Outdoor Adventures in the Ozarks

     On my two most recent hikes, I’ve encountered lots of ticks, it’s my own fault really.  I know better than to get off the trail this time of year, actually they’re around all year but spring seems to be the worst.  I’m told (by our veterinarian) that ticks are a year round pest, but during the winter they mostly stay down in the ground under the dead leaves.  On those two recent hikes ( 228 Indian Creek , and 229 Little Eleven ) I would probably have been fine, if some of the ‘trails’ hadn’t basically been a bushwhack. beautiful Buffalo River      So today I’ve decided to hike the ‘other’ trails at Buffalo Point, we have hiked to Indian Rockhouse twice over the years ( 78 and 170 ) .  I never have had a strong desire to check out the rest of Buffalo Point’s trails (namely: Campground Trail, Vista Trail and Forest Trail), honestly I just didn’t expect much.  Two reasons bring me here today: first the place is so popular, the...

     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 ...