The Ozark Society Highlands Chapter meets every second Thursday of each month (Sep-May) at the First United Presbyterian Church (Witherspoon Hall), 695 E Calvin St, Fayetteville AR 72701. Refreshments are at 6:30 p.m. followed by speakers and business at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are welcome.
Pictures from our outings are below in the Chapter Photo Gallery and at: Frank Millett’s Flickr Photos and Parsch Flickr Photos
Outings and Activities
February
Event Details
Ozark Society Highlands Chapter: Magnolia Falls in the Boen Gulf POSTPONED and RESCHEDULED Day, Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 RESCHEDULED to MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 Type of Hike: Old road and social
Event Details
Ozark Society Highlands Chapter: Magnolia Falls in the Boen Gulf POSTPONED and RESCHEDULED
Day, Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 RESCHEDULED to MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Type of Hike: Old road and social trails and maybe some bushwhack
Elevation Gain: 300+ feet
Rating: Easy to moderate
Features: This is a beautiful and dramatic area with waterfalls and huge rocks and you can choose to go back early because it is quite easy to find your way back to the parked cars. We will have a later start because of the cold.
Hike Leaders: Jack and Sue Mabry
Telephone and Email: 816-922-9896, mabrysue@gmail.com
Meeting Place and Time:
- Meet at the Kings River Country Store in Marble AR for a 10:00 am departure; or,
- Meet at the Boen Gulf wilderness trailhead south of Mossville AR off of AR Hwy 21 at 11:00 am
Google Map to Trailhead: Click on “Location” below
Comment: Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
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Judi Nail, Highlands Chapter Outings Chair: 870-421-6824, jnail1113@gmail.com
Time
February 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM(GMT-06:00)
Organizer
Event Details
Ozark Society Highlands Chapter: Magnolia Falls in the Boen Gulf Day, Date: Monday, February 24, 2025 Type of Hike: Old road and social trails and maybe some bushwhack Elevation Gain: 300+ feet Rating: Easy
Event Details
Ozark Society Highlands Chapter: Magnolia Falls in the Boen Gulf
Day, Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Type of Hike: Old road and social trails and maybe some bushwhack
Elevation Gain: 300+ feet
Rating: Easy to moderate
Features: This is a beautiful and dramatic area with waterfalls and huge rocks and you can choose to go back early because it is quite easy to find your way back to the parked cars. We will have a later start because of the cold.
Hike Leaders: Jack and Sue Mabry
Telephone and Email: 816-922-9896, mabrysue@gmail.com
Meeting Place and Time:
- Meet at the Kings River Country Store in Marble AR for a 9:00 am departure; or,
- Meet at the Boen Gulf wilderness trailhead south of Mossville AR off of AR Hwy 21 at 10:00 am
Google Map to Trailhead: Click on “Location” below
Comment: Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
http://www.ozarksociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/OS-Sign-Up_Sheet_r
Judi Nail, Highlands Chapter Outings Chair: 870-421-6824, jnail1113@gmail.com
Time
February 24, 2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM(GMT-06:00)
Organizer
April
Event Details
13th Annual Highlands’ Buffalo River Classic & Ozark Society General Meeting at Ozark Campground, Buffalo National River on 4/12/25! Hike Cookout Float Camp
Event Details
13th Annual Highlands’ Buffalo River Classic & Ozark Society General Meeting at Ozark Campground, Buffalo National River on 4/12/25!
Hike Cookout Float Camp
The Ozark Society General Spring Membership Meeting and the Highlands Chapter Buffalo River Classic will be a combined event this year. The Buffalo River Chapter will be hosting the Ozark Society General Membership Meeting. The combined event will take place at the Ozark Campground in the Buffalo National River on April 12, 2025.
If you’ve never joined us for the Classic, this is a great time to enjoy the outdoors while meeting people who hike, float, camp and strive to protect our environment in general and more specifically our beautiful Buffalo National River. Additional details will be posted, as we get closer to the date. Please note the information below:
- Hike: There will be hikes on the Buffalo River Trail. Our hiking schedule will be posted. Sign-up for the hikes with Kris McMillen krismcmillen7@gmail.com
- Cookout: The Ozark Campground Pavilion has been reserved for our pot-luck cook-out; it starts at approximately 4:00pm. You will need to sign-up for this event. We’ll provide the hamburgers, all the fixin’s and napkins. Please state vegetarian option (veggie burger) if applicable. Please bring your own beverage and a side dish to share. Also bring your own reusable plates, cups, and flatware. Sign-up for the picnic with Chris Kline ckline901@gmail.com
- Float: The Buffalo River presents a beautiful floating opportunity. Please enjoy this lovely outdoor adventure. Detailed information will be provided later. Sign-up for the float with Don Bridges gofigure243@hotmail.com
- Overnight Accommodations: Ozark Campground does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Campsites are first come first served, so please plan accordingly. Campgrounds, RV Parks, and other lodgings can be found in and around Jasper, Arkansas. Additional Information will be provided, as we approach the event date.
- The Location:The Ozark Campground is located along the Buffalo River off of Highway 7, about 4 miles north of Jasper and 15 miles south of Harrison, Arkansas. The campground is located 1.5 miles off of Highway 7, at the end of County Road at GPS Coordinates Latitude 36° 3′ 50.4360″ N Longitude 93° 9′ 35.4852″ W
- Google Map to Ozark Campground: Click on “Location” below
Contact Information:
Tom Perry, OSHC Chair, 479-841-2414 or tomperry106@yahoo.com
Kris McMillen, OSBRC Chair (co-coordinator for hikes) 501-984-3774 or krismcmillen7@gmail.com
Peggy Bulla, OSHC Vice-Chair, 479-586-2493 or sunnypegs@aol.com
Judi Nail, (day-hike coordinator): 870-421-6824 or jnail1113@gmail.com
Don Bridges (float coordinator): gofigure243@hotmail.com
Chris Kline (picnic/event coordinator): 479-409-0394 or ckline901@gmail.com
Time
April 12, 2025 All Day(GMT-06:00)
Organizer
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