Rust
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We took a weekend trip to the Ouachita National Forest in western Arkansas. I thought you all would enjoy some of the pictures. Our build is pretty basic. The truck is a retired oilfield vehicle. Poor industry conditions forced a number of them onto the market last year. The Ranch Hand front bumper was installed by the oil company. The only upgrades I've added are Ride Rite airbags and Rancho 9000XL shocks. The Kuat NV2 bike rack is attached to the large RakAttach swing arm, which works perfectly. The Northstar is a 2012 model. I bought it used. The only unusual feature it has is a custom generator locker on the back (factory mod). The Yamaha ef2000isv2 fits perfectly inside the locker.
Temperatures were in the 50s during the day and dropped to the mid 20s overnight. The furnace kept inside temps around 70 without issue. We hiked/biked a segment of the Womble Trail, which is one of IMBA's "epic rides". It was our first time on the trail and were very impressed. We also hiked to one of the many abandoned fire lookouts in the Ouachitas. The Gaston lookout was built in 1938. All that is left now is the concrete foundation. A few flowers were in bloom already. I believe the flowers in the photo below are apple blossoms, the Arkansas state flower. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Temperatures were in the 50s during the day and dropped to the mid 20s overnight. The furnace kept inside temps around 70 without issue. We hiked/biked a segment of the Womble Trail, which is one of IMBA's "epic rides". It was our first time on the trail and were very impressed. We also hiked to one of the many abandoned fire lookouts in the Ouachitas. The Gaston lookout was built in 1938. All that is left now is the concrete foundation. A few flowers were in bloom already. I believe the flowers in the photo below are apple blossoms, the Arkansas state flower. Please correct me if I'm wrong.