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This will be the 1st time where the kids are likely to not be with us and such will be the assumption; they can still come if they wish, but they're allowed to operate largely on their own for the most part. We are slated to return to the same cabin as in 2024 & 2025, and the dates are slated to be July 11th-17th 2026 (Sat-Fri, same week as wife's birthday, as has been the case since at least 2024).

The Gez Rogers map was updated so I've updated mine to reflect that, there are many new spots in different places. I've summarized some of the new ones to consider in 2026 below.


New potential spots:

Bait Shop in Clinton: 35.52715,-92.440956, a new live bait shop I found outside Clinton on way home, may be helpful

Choctaw Creek: 35.512533,-92.451854  (Spot wife found on FB after 2025 trip, near Clinton)

Ouachita River Whitewater Park (new Gez Rogers #67, on way off Interstate): 34.394263,-92.841185

        Facebook Link: 1 2

Shirley, Middle Fork at Little Red (new #87 Gez Rogers Spot in new map): 35.652946,-92.320293 (outside Clinton, apparently a Minnie's Bakery nearby, also a Shirley's Bridge which may be scenic)

        Facebook Link: here

Lydalisk Low Water Bridge: Maps Link a spot near the Shirley spot I found looking at the map, looks scenic

Stem Rock Overlook. 35.82861,-92.4517 A possible Sam's Throne replacement of sorts. Added 2025 haven't yet checked out, near Archey Fork.

Skylark Cafe for eating in Leslie opens at 11.