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Hot Springs National Park- Day 2

Hot Springs National Park – Day 2 Arkansas May 2024 Mountain Views 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 adventure rewarded us with breathtaking panoramic views of Hot Spring in

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The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site

The Little Rock Nine, A Stand for Equality Arkansas May 2024 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 withstood resistance to

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William J. Clinton Presidential Library, Little Rock, AR

Exploring the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum Arkansas May 2024 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 to go inside.The

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Hot Springs National Park- Day 1

Hot Springs National Park – Day 1 Arkansas May 2024 Bathhouse Row – A Walk Through Time Hot Springs National Park was quite surprising! Unlike most national parks that focus on preserving natural landscapes, Hot Springs protects a collection of historic bathhouses along Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs.  This Bathhouse Row includes eight bathhouses

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Biedenharn Museum & Garden, Monroe, AL

Unveiling the Biedenharn Legacy Louisiana May 2024 Unveiling Coca-Cola’s Beginnings Our tour at the Biederharn Museum & Gardens began with a fascinating story about Coca-Cola’s early days. We learned that the company initially only delivered syrup in glass containers. It was Joe Biedenharn’s ingenious idea to mix the syrup with carbonated water, bottle it, and

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Visiting Downtown Monroe & West-Monroe

Visiting Downtown Monroe & West-Monroe Louisiana May 2024 Packed Days with Monroe Moments Monroe started as a French settlement called “Prairie de Canots” (“Prairie of the Canoes”). Under the Spanish flag, Fort Miro, a defense fort, was built, and the city got the same name. After the Louisiana Purchase, Louisiana became part of the United

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