The weekend of May 7th and 8th is set for the LBC's Ouachita Weekend.  Make your plans now for a little fun up in them thar' hills.  Here's the plan.

Friday Evening, May 6 -

Travel 3.5 hours north of Longview to Queen Wilhemina State Park.  There is a campground with tent and RV sites ($8 - $15 / night), or the lodge has rooms (around $60 /night) to suit the less adventurous.  Mena, Arkansas is about 16 miles away and has several other motels.

Saturday, May 7 -

Eagleton Loop - Start at 8:30 am from Jansen Park in downtown Mena.  Optional start from Queen Wilhelmina Lodge will bypass 16 miles and a pretty big climb. (See some pictures here)

Mileage Options:  67 miles, 51, or 28 miles.

Camp or stay at the lodge at Queen Wilhelmina State Park (see above).

Sunday, May 8 -

Pick Yer Poison -- There are several options to choose from.  There are several mountain bike trails, some really nice hikes, or some more road routes.  Whatever fits your fancy.