Buddy and I plan to load up Dec 16th and head out somewhere to camp/hike/fish etc. We looked at Big Bend and are looking at Murray State park - where else could we go for a short weekend trip? Leaving from the Houston, Tx outskirts in my Maule.

Check out Byrd's Adventure Center in Arkansas. They've had a strip there for years but it's now on the sectional as 51AR. Looks to be about 350 NM from the Houston area.

Let us know how the trip goes!

Thanks for sharing! Site has not been updated in a while but I will give them a call. Might wish I had a few more days to burn at a place like that.

Byrds is a cool place, awesome scenery too.


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just wanted to update the thread with some information

All pilots and aircraft are welcome at Byrd’s. Located on the wild and scenic Mulberry River in Arkansas, Byrd’s Adventure Center features two grass runways on 800 private acres surrounded by the Ozark National Forest. Our primary 1900′ airstrip is suitable for many single-engine airplanes, while our secondary 1000′ strip is open to ultralight aircraft such as powered parachutes and trikes. Pilots are encouraged to monitor channel 122.8.
Restaurant dining is available from March-December at our new Riverfront Restaurant (open weekly Friday-Sunday). Bring gear for non-flying activities along the Mulberry River including fishing, canoeing, trail hikes, and campfire cookouts. Snacks, drinks, ice and handmade sandwiches are available year-round at Byrd’s on-site store. Aviation fuel is available at the Ozark (7M5) and Clarksville (H35) municipal airports. Ethanol-free fuel for Light Sport Aircraft is available locally at Turner Bend and the Oark General Store. A courtesy vehicle can be arranged. Call us at 479-667-4066 or 479-667-4199.
Flying at Byrd’s Adventure Center is free! RV camping with hookups is $10 per person per night. Primitive camping is $7 per person per night with access to our large heated shower house. Cabins are available on site (call 479-667-4066 for reservations). In addition to wingtip camping and fishing, Byrd’s hosts fly-ins every spring and fall. Please check our calendar for upcoming fly-ins and events

Sounds like an awesome place, and very reasonable prices.