A Hike in Missouri’s Oldest State Park Our Stay in Ellington, MO A Hike in Sam A. Baker State Park We hiked in Missouri’s Sam A. Baker State Park, one of the oldest in the state, established in 1926. Mudlick Mountain, a dominant peak within the park, is formed from some of the continent’s most […]
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Round Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways Our Stay in Ellington, MO A Day at Round Spring We ended our visit to the Missouri Ozark Mountains with a visit to Round Spring, part of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Though not technically a state park anymore, it began as one of Missouri’s first state parks. A
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Big Spring, Ozark National Scenic Riverways Our Stay in Ellington, MO Big Spring, a Natural Wonder! Big Spring is a giant spring with cool, 58°F water constantly bubbling from the base of a bluff. While the exact depth is unclear, it’s undeniably massive. Big Spring is Missouri’s largest Spring and a candidate for the third-largest
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Clearwater Dam and Black River Nature Trail Our Stay in Ellington, MO Clearwater Dam and Black River Nature Trail We couldn’t have asked for a better day to soak up the views of majestic Clearwater Lake and hike the Black River Nature Trail. The Clearwater Dam on the Black River created the lake in 1948
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Hiking the Ozark National Scenic Riverways Our Stay in Ellington, MO Cicadas, Springs, and Serenity So we landed in Ellington, Missouri. It’s beautiful here, but not exactly quiet! Millions of cicadas emerged. They do this periodically, every 13 or 17 years, depending on the species. This is a fascinating natural phenomenon to experience, especially since
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A Relaxing Week in Hot Springs Our Stay in Hot Springs, AR Our Week-Long Stay in Hot Springs, AR Our stay in Hot Springs was terrific, partly thanks to its location in the Hot Springs Historic District. We were just a short walk from Hot Springs National Park Bathhouse Row and the West Mountain trailhead,
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Other Highlights in Little Rock, AR Our Stay in Hot Springs, AR A Golden Dome in Little Rock, AR Little Rock is the center of Arkansas’ government, so we had to check out the state capitol! Construction using prison labor took forever between 1899 and 1915. The building felt familiar. That’s not a surprise; it
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Hot Springs National Park – Day 2 Our Stay in Hot Springs, AR Mountain Views and Natural Wonders in Hot Springs National Park Our hike began at the Hot Springs National Park West Mountain sign. We started with the Mountain Top Trail, and this invigorating climb tested my calves while going up. However, this leg-stretching
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The Little Rock Nine, A Stand for Equality Our Stay in Hot Springs, AR A Legacy of Courage The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site recognizes the courage of nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine. 1957, following the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, these teenagers
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Exploring the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum Our Stay in Hot Springs, AR A Look Inside President Clinton’s Legacy We finally arrived at the William J. Clinton Library and Museum in Little Rock! Years ago, we could only admire the beautiful grounds on a day it was unfortunately closed. Thankfully, this time, we were able
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