Wilsons Sandbox

So here's the deal. Three strong-willed individuals are heading from the cold of Minnesota to the warmer and more agreeable riding weather of Arkansas & Missouri. Never been there, it seems like a good spring riding opportunity. We're heading down in a few weeks. We pretty much deserve each other. Crabby middle aged riders of lower-than-average off-road riding skill found each other because nobody else will put up with us anymore. Mostly we ride the interesting gravel roads and goat paths, with an occasional excursion into ORV areas. We like to make sure that there's a decent restaurant nearby at the end of the day. We camp, though (cheap). Two of the knotheads say that the best riding is in Missouri, in the Mark Twain National Forest. The most intellegent knothead says that the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas is the place to be. This is going to get decided next weekend during the annual ride planning event. So, what's the advice of those folks who are familiar with these places? Am I missing some other great MO/AR riding opportunities? Thanks - **************************** *** Guy Stormo *** *** 1999 KLR650 *** *** 1998 ST1100 - STOC 900 *** **************************** --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.634 / Virus Database: 406 - Release Date: 3/18/2004