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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Hot Springs National Park – Day 1 Our Stay in Hot Springs, AR 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
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Exploring the Beauty of the Buffalo River Arkansas A Scenic Hike on the Ozark to Pruitt Trail On this beautiful autumn day, we hiked the Ozark to Pruitt Trail, a moderate and popular part of the Buffalo River Trail. The Buffalo River is a national river that winds its way through the heart of the
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Bull ShoalsWhite River State Park Arkansas A Day at Bull Shoals White River State Park The Ozarks are known for forests, mountains, and lakes. However, the lakes are artificial. In the last century, six dams in the White River were built to prevent flooding. And that’s why we wanted to visit one of these dams
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Visiting A Few Points of Interest in The Ozarks! Arkansas Christ of the Ozarks The first point of interest was the 67-foot-tall Christ of the Ozarks statue, a well-known landmark since 1966 on Magnetic Mountain in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. While the statue is tall, I wasn’t impressed by its aesthetics: the measurements seemed off, and
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Our Ozark Escape in Harrison, AR Arkansas Our Week in Charming Harrison, AR For a week, we settled into a lovely Airbnb in Harrison, Arkansas, a charming town in the Ozarks’ heart. Known for its natural beauty, Harrison also has a complex history. While it’s often praised as one of the ‘Best Small Towns in
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