An Arkansas Adventure

The scenery was beyond anything that he had ever seen before ... unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls, depth defying caves and double-wide trailers decked out with sofas on the front porch.

Cody and his friend Nate Beyeler spent four fun-filled days in the backwoods of Arkansas hiking along scenic trails and driving through redneck culture. Here's some highlights and a brief recap ...

• Visited 3 State Parks: Devils Den, Mt. Magazine & Petit Jean
• Hiked over 16 miles (excluding trips from the camp to the bath house)
• Hiked through rain, fog, sunshine and excruciating heat & humidity
• Witnessed the sweet fragrance of Arkansas chicken farms
• Sat atop breathtaking cliffs and ledges
• Just missed crossing paths with a pack of 20+ kids in a 3 ft wide cave
• Stood atop the highest point in Arkansas at 2753 ft (Mt. Magazine)
• Visited Parley P. Pratt's grave site

Indeed some of the most beautiful country lies in Arkansas (see a collection of 41 photos here)as well as some of the most intriguing, friendliest and culturally diverse people.