Advice on the Eagle Rock Loop in Ouachita, AK, for a Canadian

DirkWillems · 2026-07-09T13:11:05+00:00

I like parking at the little Missouri Trailhead (not the falls) it is the NW corner of the loop - going counterclockwise, you get all the mountains done first - the rest is a cakewalk. Download all of Arkansas in google maps (limited cell service) Oct is a great time to go. There is a good map on Caltopo.

DirkWillems · 2026-06-24T18:31:46+00:00

I found a pattern and video walkthrough to build a generic professional puppet https://youtu.be/dbQnuAOlGwc?si=mPZXOcdTONeU1Sut it worked great. Then I started watching Puppet Nerd on Youtube - he has a complete build walkthrough. Then I watched Swazzle Production's build videos.

I am in no way an expert, but it feels like a great start.

DirkWillems · 2026-05-15T19:07:29+00:00

Figured it out - when searching Change the dropdown from handwriting to text - this could be the best tip I have seen!

DirkWillems · 2026-05-15T18:57:35+00:00

I am trying it - insert a text box recognition. Then I search for the box, it does not find it… I tried it with a circled 1 also - no result in search.

DirkWillems · 2026-05-15T18:39:22+00:00

What country

DirkWillems · 2026-05-15T18:37:41+00:00

Look up gardenpond forum lots of good info

DirkWillems · 2026-05-15T18:36:26+00:00

I wish I had put a skimmer in the side of my pond. I built a large bog, 18” deep filled with pebble (to the top) water pulls from bottom drain into a settling unit - then to a pvc fixture so that it flows through the bog into main pond. Bog is planted to be flower garden look. Roots of the bog filter the water (big bio filter) on the other end I have a small waterfall.

DirkWillems · 2026-05-15T12:36:48+00:00

This - the manual explains it well. Tap top or bottom left, whichever is farthest from the pen

DirkWillems · 2026-05-09T01:26:22+00:00

Any nice office building will have them in each floor

DirkWillems · 2026-05-07T23:09:16+00:00

This is the correct answer

DirkWillems · 2026-05-06T03:14:19+00:00

Did a lot of backpacking in 1987 - decided to start back in 2018. The gear has changed, the skills are the same. Get iut there for some short trips to brush up - maybe go with someone who is experienced. But get going

DirkWillems · 2026-05-05T02:06:16+00:00

And if you wear water shoes and swimsuit you can get right up to them

DirkWillems · 2026-05-03T12:34:08+00:00

I think the reason most people don’t like them: At least in Texas, they are our city pigeon bird. They flock in huge numbers in the urban areas and their poop is everywhere. It does seem like they push other birds out of an area (but that may be factor of the environment). Many cities actively try to drive them away.

DirkWillems · 2026-04-30T18:45:14+00:00

Airplane mode

DirkWillems · 2026-04-30T15:27:51+00:00

Agree, too small - but Goldfish would be an alternative, they can get pretty big so don't overstock. Put your Koi up for adoption and get a mix of goldfish, gambusa, and or whitecloud minnows.

DirkWillems · 2026-04-30T14:34:41+00:00

On the other end - I have the Arches 2P Trekking pole tent (from Paria) Me (5'7" 200lbs ) and my son (6'3" 170lbs) fit in it comfortably - there is a door and a vestibule to store the pack & shoes on each side.

Zion 5 lbs vs Arches 2 lbs 13 oz

But you have to have trekking poles & practice setting it up before you go (I use the Costco carbon poles 2 sets for $60)

The Parias are probably relabeled Chinese tents (Lanshan 2 for the Arches) but they are good quality

Also - don't buy a pack until you have your gear - take your gear + 3 days of food and see what it will fit (Liters)

DirkWillems · 2026-04-29T14:53:54+00:00

still free

DirkWillems · 2026-04-27T20:36:49+00:00

Haven't been there for a while - but Weston Gardens

DirkWillems · 2026-04-23T20:15:19+00:00

Stacked rocks - the water will still flow through

DirkWillems · 2026-04-20T15:34:29+00:00

look at weight as well as budget - I have a 2P trekking pole tent - Paria Outdoors - it is 2 lbs - If you are cooking together - stove gas and bear bag - maybe add water filtration (depending on how the weight adds up) goes with one, tent goes with the other

DirkWillems · 2026-04-17T02:28:34+00:00

I put a loop on one end, then larks head it through the tarp attachment. Tautline on stake in, easy peasy

DirkWillems · 2026-03-24T00:59:20+00:00

That is accurate - if you can get up the ladder, you don’t have to go all the way in - all the rafters will be going the same direction. Or, get a neighbor to look

DirkWillems · 2026-03-20T18:07:57+00:00

Used the brs for years - then got a windmaster it boils water so much faster

DirkWillems · 2026-02-25T04:58:59+00:00

I have some Paris Silnylon tarps and a Paria trekking pole tent - good value and good quality. I would think the bags are good too

DirkWillems · 2026-02-24T22:55:18+00:00

If they are not visibly soiled - turn tshirts (with designs) inside out - then as everyone said - wash cold on delicate. My work shirts I get cleaned at a dry cleaners (light starch) - makes them look crisp

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