A good ride and a good meal is hard to beat. Mountain roads make for good rides. Combine the Ouaticha Mountains with a transplanted Texan who know bbq and you have great potential.
The Ouaticha Mountains stretch from Oklahoma into Arkansas (or I guess you could say they stretch from AR to OK) and there are numerous great roads in and around the mountains. The most well-known is the 50+ mile Talimena Scenic Byway. There are other lesser known roads that provide great views and an ample amount of twists and turns.
US 259 bisects Oklahoma SR 1 a.k.a Talimena Drive and runs north ending at US 59. US 59 parallels the Talimena Drive on the north side of the mountains from Arkansas until the US 259 intersection and then it turns north towards Poteau, OK.
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The Ouaticha Mountains stretch from Oklahoma into Arkansas (or I guess you could say they stretch from AR to OK) and there are numerous great roads in and around the mountains. The most well-known is the 50+ mile Talimena Scenic Byway. There are other lesser known roads that provide great views and an ample amount of twists and turns.
US 259 bisects Oklahoma SR 1 a.k.a Talimena Drive and runs north ending at US 59. US 59 parallels the Talimena Drive on the north side of the mountains from Arkansas until the US 259 intersection and then it turns north towards Poteau, OK.
Everyone is welcomed at the End of the Trail
Just about 3 miles north from the US 59/259 intersection sits the End of the Trail Saloon where Steve and Genise serve up great hospitality and awesome bbq. Less than 15 miles from the OK/AR state line and less than 10 miles off the Talimena Drive the End of the Trail Saloon is in the middle of some great riding.
Steve and Genise gave up wrenching on bikes in Texas for living the dream of
owning a biker establishment - good decision
The word on the streets is that the ribs are awesome! When I was there I tried the sliced bbq sandwich. The sandwich was great. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and juicy. I am ready to return and try the ribs.
True southern goodness!
In the short couple of years they have been running the place the reputation has grown.
Bikes fill up the parking area on the weekends
Treat yourself with a great ride through the Ouaticha Mountains and an awesome meal at the End of the Trail. You will be happy all the way home.
Tomorrow is 11-11-11, Veterans Day for us in the USA. I will not post tomorrow because I am taking my WWII veteran dad to the Dallas Veterans Day Parade. He and other Honor Flight vets are being honored with a Corvette ride in the parade and a luncheon at the Omni Hotel. So, I want to say "Thank You" to all the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. I enjoy the freedoms that so many have fought and are fighting to preserve. These brave patriots have provided freedom and security for all of us. No words can adequately express my gratitude.
May God bless all of you who have served, are serving, and will serve this great nation. Happy Veterans Day!