Buffalo 2016 Itinerary - Runs like a machine - Review

Our Trip Itinerary…

Except for the addition of our Friday morning hike the trip’s itinerary has remained the same for twenty one years.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2016

7:45 A.M. -  Meet at the Gordon Motel for caravanning to this year’s exciting hiking trail.  This is a recent addition to our trip for those arriving on Thursday.  Our recent hiking venues have been excellent and I would encourage you and your son to join us.

1:30 P.M. - Meet at the Gordon Motel to gather paddles and life jackets.

1:50 P.M. - Mandatory Safety Lecture, by Mr. Gordon.

2:00 P.M.  - Load Gordon buses for our 7 mile warm up float from Pruitt to Hasty.  Depending on your pace, and there is no rush, this float may last anywhere from 2 - 4 1/2 hours.  Shuttles will be waiting at the end of the float to transport you back to the Gordon Motel.

Evening:  Jasper has many fine, affordable eateries but there are few better than the Ozark Cafe.  The Ozark Cafe is under new ownership this year, but I am confident that they will gear up and will meet our needs for fine cuisine.  Where ever you decide to eat try to do so before 8:00 p.m. as most establishments are rolled up with the streets at this time.  

After supper, join the Founder around a roaring fire in the yard of the Gordon Motel.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2016

8:30 A.M. - I need everyone dressed and ready at the Gordon.

8:50 A.M. -  Mandatory group photo.

9:00 A.M. -  Load buses and depart for our all day float.  Steele Creek to Kyles Landing, 8 miles;  to Irby, 12 miles (strive for this); and for extreme Iron Men, on to Pruitt which is 21 miles.

11:30 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.:  Many will be gathering at the beautiful Giant Jumping Cliff.  The Cliff is a favorite place to have lunch.  Shortly, after leaving the Cliff I encourage all first timers to pull off and hike the short distance to see the Hemmed In Hollow waterfall.

3:30 P.M. - Until Dark:  Shuttles will be available to return you to the Gordon Motel.  Remember, many food establishments will be closing at 8:00 p.m.

7:30 P.M. until Wee hours join me and others at the Gordon Campfire to discuss the day.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016

A possible early Sunday Morning Devotional to be held on the grounds of the Gordon Motel.    After, we head for home and Buffalo 2016 will belong to the “Ages”.