Does a splash of cold water over your boots wake you up faster than a cup of coffee? I learned that lesson the hard way during my first trip through this corner of Arkansas.
Instead of hopping across dry rocks, I stepped right into the current. This trail doesn’t offer a gentle introduction to the woods.
It requires focus from the very first step, but the energy of the moving water makes it worth the effort. The path follows a specific rhythm, winding through the Ozarks where the trees grow thick…