Day 159 / Mile 18,900

Ohio was fun, playing as if I was an archeologist studying the facades of abandoned ruins throughout the city. It would be cool to go back with a partner and have somebody watching my back in those dangerous environments. Next time I suppose.

Going towards Arkansas I was leaving the established metropolitan areas and going into the beautiful Ozarks. I had to hop a couple states first, but was really excited for some nature again.

I passed through Illinois again, but since I already visited the state I kept on truckin'. — I passed through Illinois again, but since I already visited the state I kept on truckin'.

Another quick pass through Missouri and over the mighty Mississippi River one more time.

I stocked up for the 4th of July with some of the good stuff, none of those snakes and sparklers at my celebration!

I poured a sip out for this fallen soldier. Poor Westy...

Gluten free, organic, and all natural Arkansas.

My jaw dropped when I saw this. I'm considering placing an ad on the billboard above, stating- "It's ok to love your people, just love outside your immediate family. www.StopIncest.com" — My jaw dropped when I saw this. I'm considering placing an ad on the billboard above, stating- "It's ok to love your people, just love outside your immediate family. www.StopIncest.com"

This place looked cool to explore, but unfortunately there were workers roaming around

I parked my van down by the river, and showed up just in time to watch this cliff jump. — I parked my van down by the river, and showed up just in time to watch this cliff jump.

My friend Gabe L'heureux gave a tip to visit Eden Falls, where he recently did a photoshoot for Burton. I mapped out the location and it happened to be right on my route. He said there were some cool caves, but didn't have the time to really check them out. I felt obliged to get some pics for him.

This cool little cave got me warmed up for the main spot further along the creek. — This cool little cave got me warmed up for the main spot further along the creek.

I wasn't expecting the level of spelunking required to get to the prized spot 200' back in the cave. I had to take my pack off and squeeze sideways through these extremely tight walls, and luckily I alway have a headlamp since there is zero nat… — I wasn't expecting the level of spelunking required to get to the prized spot 200' back in the cave. I had to take my pack off and squeeze sideways through these extremely tight walls, and luckily I alway have a headlamp since there is zero natural light in here as well.

Another section you have to crawl along next to the stream. I passed these little adventurers on their way out.

At the end of the cave is this insane 35' tall waterfall! To be able to make this pic, I opened the shutter for 10 seconds and had to wave my headlamp around to expose the full photo. I couldn't light the actual water fallin… — At the end of the cave is this insane 35' tall waterfall! To be able to make this pic, I opened the shutter for 10 seconds and had to wave my headlamp around to expose the full photo. I couldn't light the actual water falling from my angle without walking into the shot, but I still really like this.

I saw a few bats in there too. This one was only a foot from my head when I walked by...

Out on the backcountry road towards Whitaker Point I rolled up on a motorcycle crash near a steep hill. A man with his wife on the back lost his rear brakes and slid out on a gravely corner. He was shredded, and luckily I had a f… — Out on the backcountry road towards Whitaker Point I rolled up on a motorcycle crash near a steep hill. A man with his wife on the back lost his rear brakes and slid out on a gravely corner. He was shredded, and luckily I had a first aid kit to help patch him up. She was banged up too but was had leathers and a helmet on. I'm sure he'll never hear the end of it.

Hiking out to Hawksbill Crag was great, perfect weather and this amazing view. — Hiking out to Hawksbill Crag was great, perfect weather and this amazing view.

Alternate angle with the last light just hitting the tip. — Alternate angle with the last light just hitting the tip.

I love seeing signs with classic simple designs, it fills me with joy... — I love seeing signs with classic simple designs, it fills me with joy...

Over the centuries this creek's flow has drilled a hole straight through the rock- NEATURE. — Over the centuries this creek's flow has drilled a hole straight through the rock- NEATURE.

They call this place "Glory Hole Falls". — They call this place "Glory Hole Falls".

Next stop is the most toxic town in America. Wish me luck.