When You Just Need to Get Away | A Peaceful Day in the Ouachita Mountains

Описание: Some days, you don’t need a big vacation—you just need to get away.

In this video, we take a simple day trip into the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, exploring waterfalls, crystal-clear streams, quiet forest roads, and potential boondocking spots for future camping. The air was crisp, the pace was slow, and the noise of everyday life faded away.

This trip is for those of you who are:

Still working full time

Maybe raising grandkids

Carrying a lot of responsibility

And just needing space to breathe again

We believe God speaks clearly in places like this—away from crowds, schedules, and distractions. Sometimes slowing down is exactly what our souls need.

If you’re in your 50s, 60s, or beyond, and you’re dreaming of simple getaways, peaceful travel, and enjoying God’s creation without rushing—this journey is for you.

This is what The Road Less Traveled is all about:
faith, rest, connection, and learning to enjoy the season we’re in.

Thanks for coming along with us.
If this video encouraged you, we’d love for you to like, subscribe, and walk this road with us.

In Christ
Larry & Donna Otwell - The Road Less Traveled

Time Stamps:
Leaving Home: 00:00
Shady Lake Recreation Area: 02:00
Campsite 1: 02:37
Campsite 2: 05:27
Campsite 3: 12:21
Campsite 4: 20:43
Crooked Creek Falls: 26:10

Mapping:
https://ioverlander.com/explore

https://roadtrippers.com/

https://www.campendium.com/

https://www.alltrails.com/

Locations:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ouachita

Shady Lake Recreational Area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/m2dWJBPBGAJBe...
GPS: 34.36311, -94.02822
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ouachita/...

Albert Pike Recreational Area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j5QMMgCU2tBPw...
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ouachita/...

Little Missouri Falls: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFfesP5TetZaJ...
https://www.arkansas.com/mena/natural...

Crooked Creek Falls: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mecqsATdYLddq...

Boondocking Camping Sites:

Site 1: GPS: 34.37181, -94.03016 https://maps.app.goo.gl/gboZae7ktRY6o...

Site 2: GPS: 34.37731, -94.02866
https://maps.app.goo.gl/apm22D1BikyPe...

Site 3: GPS: 34.38091, -94.02681
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rqcd5PWhz4Kkh...

Site 4: GPS: 34.42451, -93.90665
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ij524QhWwSY4Y...

Restaurants:
https://mariachismexicanrestaurantofd...

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