Located near Walcott in lower Greene County at the site of Benjamin Crowley's old home site and burial place, Crowley's Ridge State park is situated on western slopes of the ridge amid stately pines and hardwoods. The park offers guided tours. We will go on a guided tour with a park ranger. We will observe and learn about how the loess soil was formed from glacier deposits, the erosional process that formed Crowley's ridge and the history of the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquake.

Some questions to think about.

1. How was Crowley's Ridge formed?

2. Why is so special about the New Madrid 1811 - 1812 earthquake?

Needed supplies - Day pack, water, notebook, camera and sunscreen

If you would like more information about this area click on the following sites.

Center for Regional History - This is a short introduction into the history of Crowley's Ridge.

Commerce Geophysical Lineament- This site explains the geology make up of the area and the impact that an  earthquake would have in the area.

Largest Earthquake in the United States - Here we learn about the actual events that occurred because of the 1811-1812 earthquake.

Earthquake Preparedness - This site explains the risk areas for an earthquake in Arkansas

Geology/Geomorphology of the St. Francis Watershed - A good site to learn about the geology, land use, hydrology and problems and opportunities of the St. Francis Watershed.

We will spend the night at the state park. Leave in the morning to head for the Ozarks and Blanchard Spring Caverns.  Drive back to Jonesboro to US 49 south to HWY 14 west through Newport to Batesville and on to Mountain View. We will be entering the Ozark Plateau Region.
 

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