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Traveling With Spinoza
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Registrace 5. 04. 2018
This is where I archive my Arkansas hiking and outdoors videos.
You can find my podcast channel at the link below.
You can find my podcast channel at the link below.
Sneads Creek Campout (Day 2)
This was our return trip from Sneads Creek. We saw a beautiful sunrise, a neat bluff line, and got hit by a downpour about a mile from our vehicles. Good times with good people.
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Sneads Creek Campout (Day 1)
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We made our annual trip into Sneads Creek this past weekend to try and catch the Perseid meteor shower but unfortunately the cloud cover was too much. The weather was otherwise perfect for this time of year. This video shows the trip into Sneads and our campsite, as well as some cool timelapse clips.
Snead's Creek Sunrise
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A short timelapse of the sunrise at Snead's Creek this morning.
Pea Ridge Loop Bike Ride
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On this day we decided to spend a little time on our bikes touring the Pea Ridge Battlefield. We usually go out there to walk the loop, but we wanted to change it up a bit. We ran into some E-bikers as well. I recommend this area if you like to bike, run, or walk.
The Bentonville/Rogers Loop Bike Ride
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We did an 18 mile loop bike ride around the Bentonville and Rogers area over the 4th of July weekend. This area has some great Greenways to ride, walk, and run.
Bentonville Greenway to Coler Bike Park
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A quick bike ride tour of the Bentonville Greenway to the Coler Bike Park.
Beaver Dam Fly Fishing #4
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From a two day fly fishing trip up to Beaver Dam this week.
Fly Fishing Beaver Dam #3
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A cinematic day of fly fishing. Trying to create that River Runs Through It vibe.
Fly Fishing Beaver Dam #1
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Despite the thunderstorm forecast I decided to break out my fly fishing gear for the first time in years and drive up to Beaver Dam to fish for trout. The Corps of Engineers has been generating power from about 11 am to 11pm everyday for about 2 weeks, so I had to get there early to get in a few hours on the river. Today, they actually started generating at 10 am. I haven't fished this tailwate...
Pea Ridge Battlefield Loop Tour
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Now that hiking season is basically over (too hot, too many ticks, etc.) I turn my attention to doing conditioning hikes (walks really) out at Pea Ridge Battlefield. Of course you have to go early to beat the heat, but it's a good place to exercise until the heat breaks and you can get back out on trail. Here's a little tour of the loop.
Whitaker Point
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Our Memorial Day weekend hike to Whitaker Point in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness.
Redding Loop
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Per our usual this time of year, we headed down to the Mulberry River to do a conditioning hike at the Redding Loop. We've done this hike several times over the last two years. It is a way for us to get out and keep our trail legs. For some reason, this trail doesn't get fully overgrown until late July, and even then it is only in parts. On this trip we did the loop counter clockwise and ran in...
The Bench Trail
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On this trip we decided to explore the east end of the bench trail and take in some views. The circadas were everywhere and very loud. It certainly added to our hiking experience. Another thing that made this hike interesting was that we saw a bear cross the road about 50 yards in front of us as we were walking down the road to get to the trail head. The trail was, at least in parts, almost ove...
OHT: MM 55-59 (Lick Branch Trailhead to Wolf Ridge)
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OHT: MM 55-59 (Lick Branch Trailhead to Wolf Ridge)
West Fork Horsehead Creek (South Branch)
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West Fork Horsehead Creek (South Branch)
OHT: Cherry Bend to East Fly Gap Road
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OHT: Cherry Bend to East Fly Gap Road
Hopefully, you'' be interested to go camp there again and see some of the waterfalls up a couple of the 4 drainages that have a few big waterfalls each. I know I'll set it up for March again. That's an annual event for me since hiking to the falls from the bottom is much easier than starting all the way from the top. Then there is Horsehead Creek where I've backpacked into a couple of times and set up a basecamp where Dawson Branch is. Then there's Turner Hollow, Slogan Hollow and Emerald Hollow with many waterfalls
Come on over to Chicago lakefront sep 1 bike the drive 26 Miles no cars allowed😅😂 traffic will be shut down from 5:30 in the morning to 10:30 in the morning Bank of America bike to drive
You would love Pfeiffer Loop at Maumelle, I promise!!!!
Is it like this area? We have road bikes.
Love the music!!!!!!
Pretty sure he added the music to cover up the sound of me complaining 😂 I was a little afraid I wouldn't be able to make it back.
Love your video. G-Pop would be so proud of your work.
What’s the tarp you are using? Thanks!! Also, I have a Dirigo that I’m refurbishing and have been kayak camping from!!
I have the Hyperlite square 8.5 x 8.5. I really like it. Pricey though.
Now there's a beautiful place that's been totally ruined by over-visitation. That waterfall is actually known as Chucky Billy Falls. There are no mules in that area. Survey tape is placed by those that get lost easily. Nice two day action SpinBob. Where were all the people?
Yes it has been over run for sure. Suzie's sister hadn't been there yet and wanted to see it so we took them. We got there early so there weren't a lot of people, but on the way out more were headed in.
@@travelingwithspinoza That was early?
@@NoTrail Lol. Definitely not by your standards.
@@travelingwithspinoza I have no standards.
Whut's a trail leg? I love drivers that barely move over for you because if they cross the double yellow line they will be breaking the law...my god! Dam yu big wind. Oh, the timber trash. If you report the damage, the USFS will take care of immediately...ah hahahahahahaha. Susie was almost nearly impaled on the deadly tree spikes. The chainsaw person could have been a she, or any number of other style people. Just be glad you don't live up north where bugs are ridiculous. You're new name is BugNet Johnny. Who needs fashion in the forest. I carry a bug net but don't use it do to the inability to breathe. Spy Rock...whooppee. Yay, rednecks. Lovely hike...Susie enjoyed it.
No kidding. That driver wasn't moving over much at all. Almost said something to Suzie about it. The first half mile had lots of timber trash. Sad to see. That stuck chainsaw surprised me. I couldn't believe they'd use a small one like that for a tree of that size. I appreciate their effort though. Bug were bad in parts but mostly on the eastern side of the loop. And bug nets are a must have this time of year. All the cool kids have one. Suzie is all about fashion in the forest. She likes to mix and match before we head out for a hike. But she does look cute.
What country is this in? If in the Untiede States, what State is it in? Neither the narration nor the written commentary provides that information which, so it would seem, is rather important...
It's in the U.S., Arkansas. 99.9% of my videos are shot in Arkansas unless otherwise stated.
That's the same sound I heard on my last outing, but very distant. I have not heard them at our house though. Horses are as bad as side by sides. That's a good uphill. Mushroom killer. You just can't trust rocks, man...not trustworthy at all. I saw no bear's butt crack. That is a great view up there...don't think I've been. Good hike dudes. Did the bear go into a crack? A porky can look similar.
It's a good climb for sure, but not too bad. The circada noise was so loud it surprised me. You need to go check this place out, it's definitely your kind of spot. I've seen some porkies run but they don't really "bounce" when they run, more of straight, flat motion. This thing had a coat of hair to boot.
@@travelingwithspinoza Shoulda wrestled.
@@NoTrail Suzie wouldn't let me.
@@travelingwithspinoza She wants to.
I'll leave the bear wrestling to SpinBob.
Nice hike!
We had a great time! Sandi and I had never hiked together. When are you coming with us?
You are a brave soul to keep saying your woman was in a mood!!
The heat is my biggest enemy when hiking!!
I used to handle it better, but no so much anymore.
Looks like a nice place to hike!
It was really nice!
Is this the same Horsehead Creek that feeds Horsehead Lake just north of I-40? I was trying to figure out your parking and camp location but the miles don't add up. Love all your videos. Thanks for sharing!
This is the West Fork Horsehead Creek, not the main Horsehead Creek (which is east and north from where we were) that flows under the new bride into Horsehead lake. If you go down to the day use area there's a road that goes west for a little bit and intersects with another dirt road and the West Fork Creek itself. Park there and cross the creek and follow the ATV road out for 3 miles. That's where we camped.
Very good video
Good job on the video. It's a nice area. It would have been too much to go further down the drainage than what we did but there's more. You came out and got back onto the old road where I did the first time I hiked the shorter loop and where I said we would when we were up there at the beginning
Looks like a great hike.. wish I would have come along.
Yes R, should have have joined us. Been too long.
Crazy man. I drove through there recently and wondered what was in that valley. Too much logging for me...tiny tree hell resulting from that...yikes. I might need to check that creek out. You saved Susie's life numerous times on this hike. Nice outing dude...too many waterfalls.
It was a neat place. I enjoyed it exploring it. Yes, she has no idea how often I saved her from falling from the ledges. You definitely need to go into that holler and poke around a bit.
Yo.@@travelingwithspinoza
I have the area on my blog with the waterfall names and all the info. jeffsarkansashikes.blogspot.com/search?q=Lower+Cedar
Groovy.@@jjsteel43
He's a helluvaman.@@luciejerry9529
There’s nothing wrong with kids screaming and hollering in the woods you curmudgeon and because everyone knows this you literally accuse the kids of carving into trees saying “These are the very same people who are carving their names into trees and rocks and stuff” despite having zero evidence of this. You are the problem not them, take a look at yourself.
Thanks for watching the video, or at least part of it. I may sound like a curmudgeon but I fully stand by what I said here. First, I didn't accuse these particular people of carving their names on rocks or trees. I hadn't even laid eyes on them yet when I said that. A more reasonable interpretation (and what I actually meant) is that these are the very same types of people that would likely engage in tree or rock carving behavior. Rowdy behavior usually manifests itself in a variety of ways. Does it always? No. But chances are greater. Had I witnessed them doing so you can bet your bottom dollar I would have included a much longer rant about it. Second, you say there's nothing wrong with kids screaming and hollering in the woods. You and I do not have a shared perspective of what the forest is. To me, places of natural beauty that are open to the public are not just places "in the woods." The forest serves as a kind of sanctuary or place of solitude, and for some, it is even a church. Being respectful of others while in the forest is one of the seven principles of Leave No Trace (go to lnt.org to see more). Noise pollution is still pollution and degrades the quality of the experience for the visitor. We had to double time it down to the waterfall area just to ensure we would have a few minutes to enjoy the area before they arrived. Once they did, they ran all over the place screaming and climbing over every rock they could. Glory Hole Falls should not be treated like a city park.
Gee i hope he's okay.
She needs to be on a walking program to increase leg strength and cardio.
She's been sick and is just now getting back to hiking more. Last summer she was a beast.
Alum Cove is one of my favorites. It’s really under rated
Yes, it's a nice area.
It’s too bad that you can’t enjoy the outdoors without some “hooligans” messing it up. Respectfulness is learned. Beautiful area! Thanks for sharing!!
Not really hooligans per se, just acting very oddly and making strange noises.
Yes, they were making really strange noises and very loud screaming the whole way through.
Linus watch after Lucy.
From what I understand, this is an outdoors video blog, right?. Nice rain action...goodly flow in the branch. I was hoping that you would have brought trekking poles...not. I lost a tripod on Terrapin Branch years ago and went back and was amazed when I found it a week later. Beauty of a hike, but doing it in the rain...not fun. Fart Falls...nice. Cool there at 17:20. Weird that the water there was moving more slowly at that spot.
I call it that since I sometimes post other videos not directly related to hiking. It's an umbrella term I suppose. The creek was indeed flowing and every rock was very slick. It was my first trip there. Enjoyed it but slow moving that day.
An umbrella would have been handy for you. You would have looked silly, but once again, who's gonna see you out there.@@travelingwithspinoza
@@NoTrail actually I do own a hiking umbrella. It pairs well with my trekking poles. 🤣
Once your wife saw this video, I’m sure she had words with you. Great job on the rock scrambles. I like the karst topography of the Ozarks and your video certainly showed it in grand style. Do you have a holster or sling to keep your hand held camera in? That would free up a hand for a trekking pole.
@@JD03ish the only thing she said when she saw this video was, "I'm glad I wasn't with you." Lol. My videos are longer than most but I really want the viewer to see a realistic version of what a hike looks like, not just some pretty Instagram version. I actually carry two GoPros. One is on a selfie stick style mount and the other I wear around my neck. The neck mount really is nice since it frees up my hands a great deal. I meant to bring my trekking pole but left it in the truck by mistake.
I see that you did go back the same way
Yes, I was going to go back and over the bluff line but just decided to take the original path again.
Splorin’ with Spinoza. Trail name: “Cliff”.
Ha...that would be a good channel name too.
Good job babe! Oh and you may owe me some gaiters. 😂
@@NoTrail lol
7:10 the climb out of the Sugar Creek area is one of my favorite places to hike in all of Arkansas. So pretty. Not only is the cascade pretty, but the rock formations, covered in moss and lichen all around the area as well. Beautiful.
Maybe “trailer” was the better word but whatever you call it, it was still some pretty scenery. 👍👍
You're right, "trailer" is more fitting than 'Intro.'
Thanks, Patrick. Hiked this in March when it was mostly without vegetation.
I marveled at those old rock walls and the effort the homesteaders put forth in constructing them. 💪
You and me both!
Bear spray on the OT?? Did you see any bears? Did anyone in your group see any bears?
No bears on this trip. But I just carry it out of habit.
@@travelingwithspinoza Only black bears in Arkansas and if you're lucky enough to see a bear, you are far more likely to see their butt disappearing as they run away. I don't ever carry bear spray on the trails here. In grizzly country I would for sure, but not in Arkansas.
@@rungavagairun oh I am aware of that, but spray is useful in other situations too.
best way to start the new year!
I've been looking at Hare Mtn on the map!
It's not a bad hike up to the top. Saw evidence of hogs everywhere.
8:40 That clear cut strip down the mountain might be a path for a buried gas line.
This is a beautiful area! Does the ozark area get alot of black bears there? Cool vid man, it's nice and peaceful.
The Mulberry does. The only recorded bear attack on the Ozark Highland Trail happened about 5 miles from where I was bushwhacking. I've been through that area for years and have never seen one so it isn't something that worries me much. Fun Fact: Way back when, the unofficial nickname for Arkansas was 'The Bear State.' Glad you liked the video. It was fun to make.
I spend one month researching a section of trail that I'm going to hike ,that way I know where each shelter is, each water spot , what the Roads are, the numbers or names of the roads And the mile markers.
Nice video! I've been wanting to do Steele Creek to the Big Bluff Overlook for a while. How hard is that?
It's not too difficult, lots of briar patches so it's slow going. Got to be extra careful at certain points along the way.
OHTA.. North Section trail work in about a week !!
The OHT is looking good these days folks!
"Communist radio" LOL
Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere, nicely presented video my friend!
Thanks. Your hiking vids are amazing!
That is some REAL CRAPPY music.
the vocalist has a nice voice but not my cup of tea
Great Job catching the magic
Where do youbpark your car and do they let you park there for 14 days while camping?
I always park in the lot at the put in but just for an over night or weekend campout. Probably not a good idea to park there for 14 days. Might not be allowed either.
It's funny listening to the two of you.
She likes to argue with (complain to) me at times also.
Accidently overexposed the footage in post from 3:40 to the 5:10 mark.