Petit Jean State Park lies in a unique area between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountain ranges in west-central Arkansas. It is Arkansas' first State Park.
The campsites were very large, in a densely wooded area. We spent three days here enjoying the beautiful scenery. Our last day we really relaxed, as it rained continuously.
We decided to hike the Cedar Falls Trail, which besides being the most popular, is moderate to hard. A warning sign said that "Only those in good shape should attempt this walk" - we fooled them.
The first half mile descends more than 200 feet down steep steps cut from the rock by the Civilian Conservation Corps more than 50 years ago. With all of the climbing over and around rocks, we decided that we must be part billy goat.
The falls cascades more than 90 feet to the canyon floor.
Judy really surprised all the other hikers. Although there are signs everywhere that say "NO SWIMMING", she threw her hiking stick down, took off her blouse, jeans, and boots, and immediately dove into the water and swam across the pool. I guess when your hot - your hot.
It was really humid. If you look closely you can see how Mike's light gray shirt is dark gray. It was so wet he could wring it out.
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