mitchellfstafford
Pre-Flight
Just got back to KC from my 3 day trip to Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton, AR.
First off, the couple that manage the Airport/Campgrounds at Petit Jean Airpark (MPJ) are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. I forgot my memory card for my digital camera and Chris stopped at Wal-Mart and picked me one up. Made my trip. Got so many great pictures.
The campgrounds are pretty awesome. 5 individual campgrounds, each with a picnic table, lantern holder, fire pit, electricity and running water. And about 20 feet away is bathroom with a shower.
It was gorgeous weather the entire time I was down there. It got a bit cold at night, and I figured that out the hard way the first night by not having on enough layers. I did enjoy a nice campfire both nights that made the whole trip worthwhile.
The State Park is about a 5 minute drive from the airport and Chris was glad to drive me over there and pick me up. The hiking there is great. Nothing too hard, and the most gorgeous views. Had a blast with all of the beautiful scenery and enjoyed the best night of sleep I've had in a long time.
Overall, it was a great trip and anyone thinking of camping out down there should make the trip.
Here is link to a slideshow of the hike I took:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSXeJNYIV-g
First off, the couple that manage the Airport/Campgrounds at Petit Jean Airpark (MPJ) are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. I forgot my memory card for my digital camera and Chris stopped at Wal-Mart and picked me one up. Made my trip. Got so many great pictures.
The campgrounds are pretty awesome. 5 individual campgrounds, each with a picnic table, lantern holder, fire pit, electricity and running water. And about 20 feet away is bathroom with a shower.
It was gorgeous weather the entire time I was down there. It got a bit cold at night, and I figured that out the hard way the first night by not having on enough layers. I did enjoy a nice campfire both nights that made the whole trip worthwhile.
The State Park is about a 5 minute drive from the airport and Chris was glad to drive me over there and pick me up. The hiking there is great. Nothing too hard, and the most gorgeous views. Had a blast with all of the beautiful scenery and enjoyed the best night of sleep I've had in a long time.
Overall, it was a great trip and anyone thinking of camping out down there should make the trip.
Here is link to a slideshow of the hike I took:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSXeJNYIV-g