A Relaxing Week in Hot Springs Arkansas May 2024 Hikes, History, and a Huge Sigh of Relief May 9, 2024 4.08 mi 1:37:22 hrs 84 °F Our stay in Hot Springs was fantastic, thanks to our exceptional location in the Historic District. Being a short walk from Bathhouse Row and the West Mountain trailhead made […]
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Other Highlights in Little Rock, AR Arkansas May 2024 A Promise Kept to Little Rock In 2017, my husband and I visited Little Rock for the first time. We were driving from San Antonio, TX, to Stevens Point, WI, for our youngest son’s graduation, and we ended up camping across the river in North Little
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Hot Springs National Park – Day 3 Arkansas May 2024 Shades and Shadows on West Mountain It was a warm day as we made our way back along the steep Mountain Top Trail to the West Mountain Trail. The trees offered some protection from the sun, providing shade. The highlight of this hike was reaching
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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 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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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 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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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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