TAKAHIK River Valley Hikers
Est. 1999
Est. 1999
Dedicated to the promotion, preservation and enjoyment of hiking in Arkansas. Trail maintenance, conservation and education. Organized group hikes.
As of 10/4/25 TAKAHIK has had 764 Hikes; had 13724 Hikers; hiked 3327 Miles.
TAKAHIK Logo Copyrighted VAu-482-430, 8/25/99
HISTORY: TAKAHIK (Pronounced "take-a-hike")
Danny and Brenda Hale and their friends, Steve and Becky Hern, had been tossing around the idea about starting a local hiking club for several years. They were finally convinced to do so, during a slideshow presented by Tim Ernst and William McNamara, a nature photographer/hiking enthusiast and a nature painter respectively, on November 5, 1998, at Gardner Junior High School Auditorium, in Russellville, where a sign-up sheet was signed by over 50 people expressing an interest in such a club.
Being encouraged by the response, an organizational meeting was held on January 26, 1999 in Russellville. A large crowd attended and after discussing some of the goals, projects and benefits of a club, TAKAHIK River Valley Hikers, was officially organized. Their first hike was to Pedestal Rock Scenic Area on February 20, 1999, with 28 in attendance.
Officers
President - Danny Hale Sec. Treasurer - Steve Hern Scholarship Coordinator - Mary Ann Rollans
Trail Maintenance Coordinator - John Bearden Events Coordinator - Rusty Taylor Backpacking Coordinator - Jill Skaggs
Contact Danny Hale [dlhale@suddenlink.net} {217 Canterbury Circle, Russellville, AR 72802} {479-886-2625}