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the kid wants to do a bike camp trip..... how can ya argue with that??? translated...motorcycle
But where? Anyone know about a great place to camp...hilltop with view would be spectacular or whatever? Thinking Nebo or wilemena. Magazine maybe? Eureka? This friday. I am north of Conway so very central

Too bad I can't bring a boat. There. It's canoe related

ideas?

White Rock in the Ozarks. Great views, plenty of hiking (short or long), you have Shores Lake just down the mountain, and you have the Mulberry near by where you can rent a canoe if the water comes up (it's about boating).

Sam's Throne if you want primitive camping.

kru

One of my favorite stops either going to or coming back from the Cossatot is Queen Wilhelmina State Park (not sure of the spelling here) up on the Mountain Top enter from downtown Mena.

Great breakfast from the local mom and pop cafe there in Mena past the RR tracks, memory again no help think it is called Skyline Cafe.

Up on the mountain you may want to run the entire scenic highway on the motor bike over into OK. Awesome views and pull outs. There is a east west hwy in the valley just north of the scenic mountain top highway that is also a good motocycle ride back to just north of Mena that will get you back north to I40 and Ft Smith.

Queen Willhemenia Park is one of the AR Jewels. The all you can eat buffet dinner is worth the trip. Every time I have been there the dessert table is one of the best ever. The dinner entree steam table has it all covered.

The Campsites are mainly for RV vehicles, but there are a few Tent Spots with tables and awesome views of the valley and points south of the scenic highway. I remember one afternoon I was camped there and a Tornado event rolled down the valley. Big time winds where we were, but the clouds, lightning flashes and general mayhem gave us a front row seat to one of natures most dramatic weather events.

The park has a great shower building.

Lots of visitors to this park so I suggest calling ASAP to confirm a tent site

I have seen motorcycle clubs there big time, so it has to be a good bike ride.

dave

Your profile shows that you're in Bee Branch so why not head up around the Buffalo River somewhere? The Buff is the Crown Jewel of the State. Are the motorcycles suitable for dirt roads or strictly for paved?

I concur with Sam's Throne. Especially this time of year. It typically has a nice breeze up there. If you have morning fog, you look down on a seemingly fluffy lake of gray. Plus Hwy 123 is a blast on a motorcycle. Pedestal Rocks is not far away either. Can't remember the name of it, however there is a great place in Mt Judea for breakfast.(thick pepper bacon with farm fresh eggs that are orange like they are supposed to be)