50th Anniversary of the Dedication of Greers Ferry Dam
October 3, 1963 was a momentous day with the arrival of President John F. Kennedy who gave a dynamic speech highlighting the Infrastructure of the United States. Also available in high definition
Hiking Sugarloaf Mountain on Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas
It's true we live in a beautiful state that totally gets overlooked. We love exploring our state. We parked at Fairfield Bay marina and took their shuttle to the trailhead to start our hike. We hope if you're ever in the area you'll stop at this beautiful spot!
They run the shuttle all year long, call them for hours and details:
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50th Anniversary of the Dedication of Greers Ferry Dam
October 3, 1963 was a momentous day with the arrival of President John F. Kennedy who gave a dynamic speech highlighting the Infrastructure of the United States. Also available in high definition
Arkansas Wildlife - S3.E6, Greers Ferry Fishing and Walleye on the Half Shell
We're fishing for multiple species this week on Greers Ferry Lake, including smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass, as well as crappie and walleye. We're using electronics to find fish on deep habitat structure, and we'll also see how new habitat and a baitfish restocking program have improved fishing on Greers Ferry. After that, we go to the grill and cook walleye on the half shell.
Greers Ferry Lake Arkansas Drone Flight
Greers Ferry Lake, AR Drone Flight
50th Anniversary of the Dedication of Greers Ferry Dam
October 3, 1963 was a momentous day with the arrival of President John F. Kennedy who gave a dynamic speech highlighting the Infrastructure of the United States. Also available in high definition
John Herring, MD - Providing quality healthcare for Heber Springs and Greers Ferry, Arkansas
John Herring, MD at Baptist Health Family Clinic - Greers Ferry, believes in providing quality healthcare for residents of Greers Ferry and surrounding communities.
Born and raised in Arkansas, Dr. Herring wants to help his patients live healthy lives for as long as possible.
When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family at soccer events and swimming. He also enjoys hunting and fishing.
To make an appointment with Dr. Herring, go to:
Boat Ride To Sugar Loaf Mountain Greers Ferry Lake Arkansas
This popular climbing destination rises 690 feet (210 m) above the fertile valley just east of the city of Heber Springs. It formed as an erosional remnant by the Little Red River (Arkansas). It stands as a monument to the eons of time when the river was patiently carving out the valley from the surrounding hills. Why the sandstone formation has held firm on top of the long familiar landmark is a question that geologists can explain. Because the huge rocks at the top of the formation lie in flat layers and were not folded by continental drift, they cap the mountain on which they lie. Through the centuries, less resistant units of sandstone, silt stone and shale eroded away, leaving the atoka formation which the white man called Sugar Loaf.
Exactly where the mountain first got its name is a question nobody can answer today. The Indians called it Tonawanda or Ton-Wan-Dah. And from the top of Ton-Wan-Dah with its sparse growth of wind-stunted cedars and gnarled scrub oak they could see for miles in every direction. The Indian name, as tradition has it, was that of a family of renowned arrow makers. An abundance of flint chips and imperfect arrow heads remained on the mountaintop long after the white man arrived to attest to this storied past. The earliest white settlers who pushed through the dense forest must have called it Sugar Loaf because of the resemblance in shape to the loaves of unrefined sugar in use at that time. The survey party that was surveying the Louisiana Purchase in 1819 took note of the feature “encountered Sugar Lofe (sic), a well-known landmark”. Presumably Indians and early day travelers on the nearby Little Red River had used it as a landmark. The name of the landmark became the name of the springs to the west and the community that developed there. The community name was later changed to Heber Springs.
Sugar Loaf Mountain is located on a section line, and consequently land transactions have always been conducted in two parcels. For several years, beginning in 1901, the Lucas brothers, Creighton and Richard, maintained a mining claim on the north side of Sugar Loaf Mountain, but apparently no ore or oil was discovered. In 1922 Dr. L.E. Robbins of Heber Springs bought the 40 acres (160,000 m2) on the south of the mountain along with other land from Richard R. Lucas. In 1951 he acquired a clear title to the 40 acres (160,000 m2) on the north side by patent from the U.S. government.
In the same year of the patent, Dr. Robbins and his wife Dotte dedicated the 80 acres (320,000 m2) to the town of Heber Springs in a 99 year lease. The lease specified that the land was to be used as a public park and picnic ground, the town should have the right to build barbecue grills, tables and benches and no lumber should be cut except as prescribed by the Arkansas Forestry Commission and then only by the grantors or their heirs. So the central picnic spot of Cleburne County, long treated as public property, was given to the people to use and enjoy.
Climbing Sugar Loaf has been a very popular pastime for generations of residents of Heber Springs and surrounding areas. It was an easy day trip for young people before the advent of the automobile. The increase of tourism due to the Greers Ferry Dam and lake has spread the popularity of the Sugar Loaf adventure far beyond the local area. There have even been weddings performed on the top level.
The land parcel containing Sugar Loaf was obtained by Arkansas State University Beebe for the ASU-Heber Springs campus in 2005. The first phase of construction of the campus was completed in 2007.
Platinum Retreat on Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas Sept. 7-10, 2017
Pig Kicker Keith Smith's Birthday at the Platinum Retreat. Sept 7-10, 2017.
Squad rolling out on Greers Ferry Lake.
Arkansas Wildlife - S6.E6, Arkansas Walleye
Walleye make most of us think about northern U.S. states like Minnesota and Wisconsin, but walleye are native to Arkansas and provide great fishing action -- and they're also one of The Natural State's tastiest fish. We're fishing Greers Ferry Lake for walleye, and then we're visiting the Andrew Hulsey Fish Hatchery to see how Game and Fish supplements walleye production through an annual spawning project. Finally, we'll head to the deck and fire up the PK Grill to cook walleye on the halfshell.
Greers Ferry Lake, AR Aerial Footage by Xiro Xplorer
This is some of the aerial footage I captured with my Xiro Xplorer V Drone.
Dam Site Recreational Area, Greers Ferry Lake
A beautiful lake and a moment in history.
Greers Ferry Camp Out 2014
Check out BC's adventure to Greers Ferry Lake in September 2014!
Panoramic Views of Greers Ferry Lake and the Ozark Mountains
Enjoy your morning coffee looking out at this expansive view of Greers Ferry Lake and the Ozark Mountains. Vaulted ceiling in the gr, kitchen & MBR. Master on the lake side with gorgeous view of the water & mountains. This home is located in a quiet, restricted subdivision that doesn’t have that “subdivision feel”. Property meets the white line, but is on a bluff. Watch the eagles soar from your lake retreat perched high up on a mountain top. Just minutes from hiking, mountain biking & ATV Trails in FFB!! $331,500
555 Watersedge Drive, Edgemont, Arkansas
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How A Redneck Handles Trespassers @ Greers Ferry Lake Dam Site Park!
We love campin' at Greers Ferry Lake, some of th' best parks an' boatin' in th' state!
Have a goodun'
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Jeremy's Canonball at Dam Site Park, Greers Ferry Lake, AR
Watch as Jeremy does a canonball and almost drowns his step-mom. LOL!
Greer’s Ferry Lake and Sugarloaf Mountain, Arkansas by kayaks
Memorial Day weekend camping, kayaking and hiking at Greer’s Ferry Lake Arkansas
A Redneck Guard Dog's Story - Tour Of Duty At Greers Ferry Lake
Camping at Greers Ferry Lake is not without it's dangers. See what it take to stay safe in hostile territory......lol!
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JFK Visits Arkansas: 50 Years Later
Tonight on KARK 4 News at 10 p.m., Bob Clausen explores the impact of JFK's final visit to Arkansas to dedicate the Greers Ferry Lake Dam ahead of Wednesday's 50th anniversary celebration. This was one of President Kennedy's final public appearances before his death.