November 21, 2009 Hike

November 21, 2009

Rush Mountain Trail Moderate 3.6 miles

This trail takes us through Rush , Arkansas an old mining town which is a ghost town now but in its day was quite a busy place it was established in 1880 when zinc ore was discovered and the town endured until the 1960’s. Some of the buildings still exist today. The trail will take us past numerous old mines that we are warned to stay out of because they are very unstable….. there are a few steep but not long areas to go through, this is why it is rated moderate. We have not hiked this trail before so it will be an adventure for all of us. Let’s take picnic lunches and drinks on this hike, be sure to bring a blanket or ground cover to sit on. I don’t know if there is a picnic area close or not.

It will take about 2 hours to get to the trailhead, it is located in the Buffalo National River recreation area, so we will meet at Dover at 8:00AM on the parking lot of the Millard Henry Clinic in Dover , where we will compact and convoy up to the trail head. I think this will be a unique hike so make plans to join us. Everyone is invited to walk with us. Young people under the age of 16 will need a sponsor or parent to accompany them on the hike.

Don’t forget your water, cameras, walking sticks, insect repellent, med’s, snacks, hats, sunglasses and whatever you think you may need for the day. For more information please contact: Fran Ferris 968-3518 franferris@suddenlink.net or Jane McGregor 968-2637

We Hope to See You on the trail!!!!!!!

ATTENTION MEMBERS

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GROUP

Do you like to be in the woods? The Outdoor Adventure Group is looking for one or two members of the church that would be interested in leading this group. Due to my extremely busy schedule this year I feel that I can not give this group the attention it needs.

The schedule of hikes is already made out for this season, so all that is left to do for this year is to be present the 3^rd Saturday of each month for the hikes and write a trip report afterwards for the Sentinel.

If you think this is something that you may enjoy doing please give me a call 479- 970-9316 or email me at kstaggs724@yahoo.com I would love to see this group continue walking in the woods and enjoying the fellowship we have had for the past 6 or 7 years.

Thank you

kaye

Hike March 21, 2009

The Outdoor adventure group invites you to join us as we hike Cecil Cove loop.  This is a very scenic trail that runs along Cecil Creek in fact crossing it many times.  It is mostly a moderate hike with some up and down hills….it is said to be a beautiful hike with lots of rock walls, creek beds and historical home sites.  It is another trail we have never hiked so the adventures keep coming!! 

In stead of meeting at the Staggs home we will meet at8:00AM on the Dover Supermarket Parking lot and leave at 8:15 AM it is about  2 hour drive to the trail head at Erbie in the Buffalo River area and it is over 7 miles of walking so we want to get an early start. Bring a sack lunch and drinks we will find a place for a picnic.  Don’t forget snacks for the trail, meds, water and those things you think you may need for the day. At this time of year dress in layers. Everyone is welcome, young people under the age of 16 will need a sponsor or parent to accompany them on the hike. For more information contact Kaye Staggs 479-970-9316

In case of inclement weather the hike will be canceled.