Sean, Jamie and Bria came over for a hike today. I had taken Matey on two short walks, so this time he stayed home with Bud. It felt strange to walk without him. We drove up to the top of Hot Springs Mountain and walked the trails around the top of that and North Mountain. Here I am following Jamie and Bria along Goat Rock Trail as it leads to North Mountain.
We stopped at a rock wall for this selfie, that Sean took. With his long arms he’s our official selfie photographer.
A bit further on we came to an opening where you could look down across the hills. You can just see one of the campers far below in our campground.
All together we walked almost four miles and ended up back near the Hot Springs Mountain Tower. We came back to the trailer and had a supper of black-eyed peas with collard greens, cabbage and ham and corn bread that Bud had made. It was delicious. A good start to the New Year.
On the Roam Again 
Happy New Year Jill and Bud!!!!!!
Wishing you safe and happy travels in 2025.
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That is a great view you had from the opening! I didn’t realize there were mountains in the Hot Springs area. Do you know what that Mountain Tower is used for ?
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Hot Springs is on the edge of the Ouachita Mountains, which are really just big hills. But it is very hilly.
The tower is a viewing tower, which we have yet to visit. Jamie says it has historical exhibits also, so we need to go there one of these days.
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Thank you, Jill. I hope you do get there!
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