Is It Spring Yet?

Our March calendar is filling up, floating is on the brain, and the wind is blowing fiercely. Is spring almost here? My tulips are poking their heads through the dirt and I am hoping they won't get nipped by frost. I am ready. Ready to see the trees covered in their green foliage. Ready to hear the frogs holler and the crickets sing. I always look forward to each season but by the time the next is ready to break I can't wait. Winter is always nice because that is my hiking season,mainly because there are no snakes and bugs out, but the weather has been really cold and I am ready to thaw out. Now I will hike the rest of the year, but there is nothing like being totally free, not looking down to see any slithering things in the trails. But for every pro there is a con. One of the great things about living along the Buffalo River is that we get to enjoy each season. Each season has something to offer locals and visitors alike. Whether it is floating, hiking, fishing, caving, horseback riding, biking or whatever your fancy- you can definitely have your cake and eat it too. I love it here and you will to. Just come and visit, you'll see. Email me anytime to hear the latest specials. Horseback riding packages now available.

See you soon!

Buffalo River Winter Activities

Well I have decided to create a blog. I will do my best to keep things to the point and provide information that Buffalo River visitors will appreciate.
Last week we had a wonderfully warm couple of days to explore outside. Sunday, the 2nd, I hiked at Lost Valley with my husband and 11 year old daughter. We have taken this route many times, but never get tired of it. The temp was 60 degrees! And due to rain and melted snow the cave at the end of the trail was awesome. We got some great photos and had an even better time. The week before that we had snow on the ground. We drove to see the elk, but they have the good sense to stay in the woods and out of the falling snow. So after striking out at Boxley Valley, we headed to Steel Creek campground (which is just next door for us). There I got a really nice river and snow pic. The rest of the day was spent sledding down "the big hill". Very appropriately named I might add. We had a blast!

I have been monitoring the new additions at the mill pond in Boxley. There are now 3 trumpeter swans who are enjoying the Ozarks. I have faithfully traveled down the mountain to get a good shot of them. Finally, my persistence paid off.

Enough for now, but I will try to keep updates posted on hiking, canoeing and other outdoor adventures that await here at Steel Creek Cabins along the Buffalo National River.

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