Within a sea of agricultural fields in the Arkansas Delta, stands the natural oasis that is Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge. Just 20 miles northwest of Memphis are over 5,000 acres of hardwood forest and cypress swamp. This is a migration stop over on the Mississippi Flyway for neo-tropical birds, warblers, […]
Monthly Archives: July 2018
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On a curve along the Arkansas River over 7,000 acres of forest, water, and agricultural fields are designated as Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. Before the national park status, 65 families lived on the land farming the rich soils. A devastating flood occurred in 1927 displacing the families and replacing […]
A diamond lake in the Ouachita Mountains of west central Arkansas, Lake Catherine State Park is a wonderland of recreation. There are three main paths to choose from and each passes by Falls Creek Falls, the highlight of the trail system. The woods are well marked and frequently run along […]
Waterfalls, a natural bridge, caves with petroglyphs, and rocks that look like turtles – these are just a few of the treasures you will discover around the first state park in Arkansas. Petit Jean State Park is steeped in legend. It is said that a French nobleman was to explore […]
Bridges are an amazing engineering feat and of such architectural interest, I love seeing different designs when traveling. Driving across a bridge is great, sometimes you’ll even find parks dedicated to an overlook of a bridge, but walking across one is always the most spectacular. Big Dam Bridge in Little […]
Wildwood Park for the Arts is made up of rambling woodland trails and speckled with sculptures hidden away on a back road in Little Rock, Arkansas. Combining nature and statue seamlessly, there are miles of trails and each takes on its own persona. The centerpiece is surely Swan Lake, with […]
A landmark seen for miles rising a thousand feet above the Arkansas River Valley, Pinnacle Mountain State Park is the quintessential day hike out of Little Rock. You can approach the hike up to the summit of Pinnacle Mountain from two locations. The more popular way is from the 1.5 […]
You may recognize Old Mill Park from the opening credits of Gone with the Wind, but walking around this North Little Rock, Arkansas garden in real life is much more magical than the movies. Stepping inside is like walking around a fairy tale. Sculptures created by legendary Mexican artist Señor Dionicio Rodriguez […]
Possum pie isn’t what you might think. It is not made out of North America’s only marsupial, the opossum, but is a sweet dessert that you can find primarily in the state of Arkansas. When in Little Rock, Honey Pies is the place to go to get your pie fix. […]
Catfish. Shrimp. Gumbo. Poboys. The Flying Fish Restaurant offers the seafood fare that you crave while visiting the South. This place is so popular, I was shocked that there was a line out the door when I was hoping to beat the crowds with an early bird dinner at 4PM! […]
Fried pie is a southern delicacy, a must have dessert when visiting Arkansas. Sometimes you can find them on a dessert menu where you are dining, but if you want a sure fire fried pie, take the short ride from Little Rock to Conway where there is a location of […]
Cheese dip, something eaten in bowling alleys and at game day parties across America is said to be invented in Arkansas. It is a regional dish beloved by the people that must be experienced when in the Natural State! The rendition at Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro is a wonderful place to […]
Little Rock is the capital and most populous city of the Natural State, Arkansas. Along the banks of the Arkansas River, is where the city found its name. A noticeable rock outcropping was dubbed La Petite Roche by a French explorer, in English, Little Rock. Where to eat +Cheese Dip […]
Indigenous peoples of Arkansas, the Quapaw, Caddo, Choctaw, and Cherokee, referred to this place as Valley of the Vapors. In 1818 the Quapaw ceded the land and Hot Springs, Arkansas has been known for many reasons to European settlers. It was the childhood residence of Bill Clinton, home to Major […]
From maritime forest, to wetlands, and finally the sugary beach on the Gulf of Mexico, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in Mobile gives hikers a peek into what natural Alabama once looked like. The refuge is one of the last and largest remaining parcels of undeveloped land along the coast […]