Hiking Gems in the Ozarks 🌲🥾 Created in partnership with Arkansas during my recent visit to #TheNaturalState. I love being outside, so one of my favorite parts of traveling is going hiking in new places. These 2 trails located near the small town of Ponca, AR were a highlight for AndrewOptics and I. If you’re planning a road trip, definitely add these to your list! 1. Lost Valley Trail on the Buffalo National River: Easy to moderate hike (2.3-mile out-and-back) located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains that winds up the box canyon along Clark Creek through American beech trees. Sights pictured that you see along the way= the Natural Bridge, Cob Cave, Eden Falls and Eden Falls Cave (Flashlight required and be prepared to crawl on your hands/knees). 2. Goat Trail to Big Bluff: Considered a challenging hike (6-miles out-and-back with 1,300ft elevation change) that starts at the Centerpoint Trailhead, the first couple miles wind through the lush forest before narrowing to a ledge (ea...