We got away for a few days to enjoy a little time in the Ozarks!
Once we got up that way, the first stop we made was at my Papa & Ninner's house - Ava got to spend the whole day with Ninner!
The second stop we made was here...
For a few of these...

Let me clarify a few things before continuing this blog post:
1. I have never been on a 'Float Trip' or floated the Buffalo
2. Yes, I am 26 years old.
3. My Grandparents have lived only 20min. away from the Buffalo my whole life.
4. I have only traveled by boat or canoe while in water.
5. If you haven't seen me lately, I'm pretty proud of my porcelain skin tone.
That being said, I was a little nervous at first to go on my
VERY FIRST FLOAT TRIP!!
After we stopped at Coursey's, we headed to Gilbert to drop off D.Might's truck {Gilbert was our ending destination} & have my Papa take us to our starting point - Tyler Bend.


I was already getting hot & we hadn't even hit the water yet!

Did I fail to mention we'd be in kayak's?!?!
Yes, my very first float trip was all on me!

Proud to not be tipping over!

Did I mention how delicious those sandwiches were? Because they were the best.
While we were eating lunch & getting a little swimming in, we looked up on the bridge & saw Papa driving across - he went back to get him a sandwich, too - haha!!
It was so neat to see him - perfect timing!
I was waiving like a maniac & I gave him the wrong impression that something had gone awry in the water, so he pulled into the next 'beach' area & we got to see him again!
Everything was a.o.k. mind you - I was getting pretty good at that kayak...
I have found myself a wonderful new hobby :)
I paddled myself 6 - count that - 6* miles from Tyler Bend to Gilbert!
*I originally thought it was only 4miles, but it was brought to my attention that I am - in fact - a rockstar & paddled 6miles!*
*I originally thought it was only 4miles, but it was brought to my attention that I am - in fact - a rockstar & paddled 6miles!*
I was quite proud of my accomplishment!
Everyone we passed just went on & on about our kayak's & how fabulous they were - I had to tell them they were also quite easy to maneuver, too!
If Dusty & I had been in a canoe together - it would not have been such a wonderful trip, I can guarantee you that :)
We'd be like the couple that was behind us aways - the canoe tipping over, her wailing, losing her paddle, him hollerin' for her to get the paddle & then griping because they fell out...
So glad our trip was so enjoyable!
'The Coolest Town in Arkansas'
Is that not the coolest sign?!?!
It was the neatest little town & yes, it was much, much cooler there, too!
So, in conclusion - my very first float trip was a very big success!!
I absolutely loved it!
And for the record:
- I applied 50spf sunblock before we hit the water & 3 more times while floating; so I had the equivalent of 200spf on me; didn't even burn. Got a little tan, but that's okay. I am now a firm believer in sunscreen!
- That evening, my wrists were beyond sore & when I looked at my hands, my thumbs were quite swollen & red; it was sooo worth it.
- If you've never floated the Buffalo, I highly recommend it. The water is crystal clear, you can see to the bottom most places, & I didn't see a single snake!!
6 comments:
Looks like a GREAT time!! You go girl! And I'm so happy you didn't see one single snake!
I know you are so proud! You will go all the time now that you've got the sunblock thing figured out....
Did you know Lee Henson and spouse have a place at Gilbert? did you happen to see it?
These are great pictures! I'm just like you. I have only been on a float trip one time! I'm really impressed about those kajaks! I don't see how you stayed upright! congratulations!
For starters, I'm 29 and I've never been to the Buffalo, much less gone on a float trip. Secondly, what's sunscreen??? What's the point of being out in the heat if you're not going to get a tan out of it!?!? J/K Glad ya'll had a good time and made it back safely!
ok this is just too funny! i just went on my very first float trip at the same place at the age of 26!!! GO US!!!!! we didnt see any snakes either or tip over!!! we rule!!!~torasa
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