Hey, there's a backpacker's gathering down in at Dierks, AR. Oct. 26, 27 & 28th.

I won't be going this year, but I went last year and met a lot of great people there and got to see some and learn some cool stuff. Definitely worth the trip if you can make it.

You can find out more here about it.

I'm going to try again to get down to Haw Creek this Fall, I still haven't been there, but it's on my short list. That and Moccasin Creek off of Hwy 7. I've been there a few times, but only for short day hikes. The Ouachitas are pretty sweet.