Category Archives: Little Rock

Built on the site of a former penitentiary, construction began on the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock in 1899 by the prisoners who once lived there. Designed in neo-classical revival, if you think it looks like the White House, … Continue reading →

Since 1833 the oldest surviving capitol building west of the Mississippi River has seen a fatal knife fight between two legislators on the floor of the state House of Representatives, the 1861 secession debate, and two acceptance speeches by United … Continue reading →

The Arkansas River Trail is an 88-mile loop that cuts right through the heart of downtown Little Rock. Though the natural beauty in other locations along the trail may potentially be more stunning, the stretch right in the heart of … Continue reading →

Seemingly out of place hidden smack in the middle of downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, the ornate oriental H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden is a true gem. Eternal Grand Master Haeng Ung Lee dedicated his life to the advancement of … Continue reading →

Bill Clinton was the 42nd President of the United States (1993–2001), but before that he was born and raised in Arkansas. The William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum is located in Little Rock, in a building that hangs over … Continue reading →

A wonderful mix of classic and contemporary, don’t forget the arts on your trip to Little Rock. The Arkansas Arts Center is located in MacArthur Park, with both free admission and parking, it is the perfect way to spend an … Continue reading →

Today, Little Rock Central High School is a scene much like what you would see around Arkansas and the United States, children attending school. However, when Little Rock Central was built in 1927, the nation’s biggest school spanning two city … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →