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Just driving past on Hwy 62 E in Carroll County, en route to Eureka Springs. This vista took my breath away. Like Coastal Highway 1, I was compelled to stop every few minutes to appreciate God's artistry. can I get an "A--MEN!"?
I was driving east on Highway 62 to Eureka Springs. At Avoca, Arkansas, just out of Pea Ridge, I passed St.Vincent Cemetery and caught a glimpse of this sculpture. I had to turn around and go back for a closer look. And marvel and admire.
This is the longest loop hike in Arkansas. It is actually a combination of three trails (the Little Missouri, the Athens-Big Fork, and part of the Viles Branch Horse Trail). It loops through a large chunk of the Ouachita National Forest southwest of Hot Springs. I hiked this on a backpacking trip last year, and let me tell you, it is pretty difficult. We camped for 2 nights, one night was chilly and rainy. Don't attempt unless you are in pretty good shape. If not, i would suggest you camp more than 3 nights. This map pic isn't very good, but there is a downloadable map at the website below.
Visit the secluded and lovely Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. Activities include swimming, hiking, boating, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, and rental cabins. Available water craft include: canoes, tandem kayaks, pedal boats, and water bikes. There is a park store. In summer a swimming pool and cafe overlooking the lake are open. There are numerous campsites and 17 cabins to rent year round. In season (Oct-Apr) the wood-burning fireplaces may be used.
A beautiful state park! This park contains hiking trails, a beach, and a boat ramp for launching watercraft. Like North Carolina State Parks, this park is free to enter; but you have to pay for camping. When we went here, we hiked the Falls Branch Trail, which is approximately 2 miles long, and wound up at a nice waterfall. Although it wasn't very big, it was nice to see, as shown in the picture.
The Ouachita National Forest lies in the western section of Arkansas, where there are plenty of places to hike. In certain places, if you find the right trails, you will be able to see the Ouachita Mountain Range (pictured here).Be sure to bring and drink plenty of water. It is not uncommon for these hikes to last an hour or more.
This river is located in the Ouachita National Forest. It serves as a tributary of the Arkansas River. Although I'm not sure about the history of it, I do know that this photo opportunity with the bridge in the distance was too good to pass up!
You will find many trails to hike while in Hot Springs. This trail you see here ran behind the Arlington Hotel (you can access this trail behind the pool area, next to the hot tub). This particular trail connected with the National Park Trails, and ran throughout the National Park area.
OK, now this you have to see to believe. There is a National Park right across the street from the Arlington Hotel right smack in the middle of the historic district of downtown Hot Springs. Seriously. Usually, when you think of National Parks, you think "out in the middle of nowhere," or "out of the way someplace." Perhaps I'm making a big deal out of nothing, but I thought it was the neatest thing.In any case, if you go here, and you decide to visit the hot spring pictured here, just keep this in mind: The water you see here is coming out at 143° Fahrenheit (61° Celsius). So before you decide to stick your feet in.......!There are many trails to hike throughout the park, so be sure you bring plenty of water.
The earliest days of history are recorded at Arkansas Post Nat'l Memorial in east central Arkansas. It's out of the way and a takes a real interest to get there. Today, it is grassy fields surrounded by swamps and bayou's. But here, the entire history of the region has been played out. Native Americans populated the region, which brought the earliest European traders to establish a post. The French were the first to make it known and from then on, Arkansas Post has been a witness to history.French fur traders, American traders, several times the post has been moved. River traffic, development of a town. Witness to creation of the state and politics. The American Civil War arrived with the construction of Fort Hindman and it's defeat. Slowly, it became the back waters of the region as railroads and highways moved the traffic off the river. Today, it's a memory of times past.Again, I'll...
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