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Lake Fort Smith and Devil’s Den
Rebecca and I are participating in the Arkansas State Parks passport program. Today we visited the two state parks closest to home.
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Mulberry River Road Scenic Byway
On Sunday afternoon we set out for an adventure along the Mulberry River Road Scenic Byway. While it's still technically winter we're beginning to see hints of spring including warmer temps and sunshine that afternoon.
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Mountain Crest Academy
A few weeks ago, we went for a backroads drive with some friends and discovered Mountain Crest Academy. We were hunting elderberries, but the ones we found were so tiny we decided we didn’t want to mess with them. Instead, we just enjoyed the lovely Ozark scenery and the fascinating stories our friends had to tell. It was the time…
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A Visit with Lum and Abner
Our latest adventure was a weekend trip to Mena, Arkansas, for the Lum & Abner Art and Music Festival, with a side trip to Pine Ridge to visit the Jot 'Em Down Store.
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Natural Dam and Other Adventures
Now that spring is creeping in we are beginning to get out and explore the area a little more.
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War Eagle Mill
Our adventures this past week took us to War Eagle Mill in northern Arkansas, for a bit of family history combined with a fun fall outing.
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Missouri Adventure
This past week we turned a "taking care of family business" trip to Missouri into a mini vacation.
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Big Adventure: Day 23
The final day of our big adventure... twisting through the Ozarks of northern Arkansas to our new home.
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Big Adventure: Day 22
A low-key day with a slow meander along the Great River Road in which we meet Popeye and friends... and also Lewis and Clark...
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Big Adventure: Day 21
In which we continue to meander along Historic Route 66 in central Illinois with much quirkiness...
