Why two geologists canceled a Grand Canyon vacation and headed to the Arkansas Ozarks instead
Planning a geologist life-dream trip to backpack into the Grand Canyon ran into barriers including bureaucracy, high costs, and crowding, along with the need to win a lottery for a backcountry permit. So we pivoted to a wilderness canoe/hike trip closer to home, in the Arkansas Ozarks' Buffalo National River, which was far more relaxing and cost-effective. Follow along as we share the frustration of trying to make a Grand Canyon trip happen, and the joy resulting from exploring the fascinating geology, ecology, and history of the lower Buffalo.
Ozark Outsider website: www.ozarkoutsider.com
Grand Canyon NP: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Buffalo National River: https://www.nps.gov/buff/index.htm
Featured books & authors:
Brave the Wild River, by Melissa L. Sevigny: https://melissasevigny.com/books/brav...
Carving Grand Canyon, by Wayne Ranney: https://shop.grandcanyon.org/products...
Tony Hillerman: https://ehillerman.unm.edu/publishedw...
Anne Hillerman: https://www.annehillerman.com/bookshelf
Background music: Arkansas Traveler (traditional tune), performed by Eric Reuter on hammered dulcimer (https://masterworksok.com).