Fall Foliage Ride I; 10/28/14

We rode south away from Siloam Springs at 8:50 under blue clear skies with a temperature of 59.  Fifty five miles later we were stopped at the visitor’s center in Devil’s Den State Park.We noticed that from Siloam Springs to the park the leaves did not appear to have changed much.  In the park, however, it was a different story.  It was purty.Also, as we rode south, we caught up with the clouds and almost caught up with the rain that went through Siloam Springs early in the morning.  Roads were wet in places in the park.  By the time we left the park the sun was peeking out again.

We decided to walk the Yellow Rock Trail. (http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/things-to-do/trails/yellow-rock-trail-171/)  It was 40 minutes up to Yellow Rock and 30 minutes back down.  The view was great and we enjoyed the scenery and the exercise.The park also had some pretty “fire” trees ( a term coined by our grandson, Jack).

From the park we rode south to Chester, AR and had lunch at the Chester Country Café.  It was good food in a unique place.  Chris enjoyed the décor in the women’s bathroom.I guess the urinal has no other purpose here.

From Chester we rode south on I-49 and east on I-40 to exit 35, Hwy 23.  Riding north on Hwy 23 took us over the Pig Trail Scenic Byway, a fun ride.We turned east on Hwy 16 and rode to Hwy 21 where we turned south and rode to Clarksville.  This was an enjoyable scenic ride over some great Arkansas roads.

After 207 miles we stopped at a Quality Inn in Clarksville.  Another great day with a high temperature of 72.

For more pictures from today click on the following link: https://plus.google.com/photos/104542123131082631220/albums/6075410031258449457?authkey=CJHymcPh5Lr6hwE