SwampFox
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Six of us set out from the NWLa/ETex area with grand plans for to explore some of the Ouachita Mountains/National Forest on what was supposed to be a springtime Friday; however, Old Man Winter had other plans and our early spring turned to 43* and spitting rain before we reached Texarkana, where three of our entourage turned back for home. But 3 of us pressed on, finding the Mena MtnTop Cabins almost engulfed in the clouds:
Saturday morning, after a hearty breakfast at Vicki's Cafe a/k/a Lott's Country Kitchen in Hatfield (rider recommended):
Weather cut our planned ride short, but we still managed a little exploring before the real rain set in about 1pm Saturday:
Crossing Brushy Creek:
The road into the clouds:
The return ride Sunday was rain-free, but quite cold & windy. Unfortunately, I was just too cold to take to remove my gloves to take pics. All-in-all a good ride.
Saturday morning, after a hearty breakfast at Vicki's Cafe a/k/a Lott's Country Kitchen in Hatfield (rider recommended):
Weather cut our planned ride short, but we still managed a little exploring before the real rain set in about 1pm Saturday:
Crossing Brushy Creek:
The road into the clouds:
The return ride Sunday was rain-free, but quite cold & windy. Unfortunately, I was just too cold to take to remove my gloves to take pics. All-in-all a good ride.