Briefly

Hike explores falls

Hill ‘N Dale Hiking Club will hike at Sweden Creek Falls Natural Area south of Kingston in Madison County on Wednesday.

The hike is two to three miles of moderate walking with a small amount of difficulty. Meet at 8 a.m.at the Harps store parking lot in Bella Vista for carpooling. Bring a sack lunch.

All hikers are welcome. Club membership isn’t necessary.

To register for the hike, contact George Riggin, [email protected], or 913-669-4967.

Photos focus on autumn

A free walk to photograph fall color will be held Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Historic Van Winkle Hollow Trail parking area on Arkansas 12.

Members of the Photographic Society of Northwest Arkansas will lead the walk to offer tips and answer questions about photographing fall color. Participants should bring any camera or smartphone they would like to use. The event is on two easy trails and takes place rain or shine.

Call the visitor center, 479-789-5000, for details.

Park sets cooking event

A Dutch oven cooking workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Devil’s Den State Park.

Cost is $20 for adults and $8 for children 6 to 12 years old. A $90 cost includes the workshop, a five-quart Dutch oven and a cook book.

Participants will cook a threecourse meal. Instruction also includes proper use and maintenance of a Dutch oven.

Call the visitor center to register at 479-761-3325.

Bike fest tours lake

The Lincoln Lake Mountain Bike Festival is Nov. 5 at Lincoln Lake, four miles north of Lincoln.

Guided mountain bike rides on the single-track trail around the lake are the main event. Members of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists will lead the rides.

The schedule includes an intermediate level eight-mile ride at 9 a.m. and a seven-mile intermediate ride for ladies only at 9:30 a.m. A geo-art ride for kids and families is four miles and starts at 10 a.m. A 14-mile ride for advanced cyclists is at 1 p.m. as is a seven-mile beginner to intermediate guided ride.

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