Recently, I was planning a trip to Northwest Arkansas to explore Devil’s Den State Park. I was looking for a place to be homebase while exploring the area and that’s when I discovered the Beard and Lady Inn in Chester, Arkansas. Yes, the state park has cabins but I wanted something unique. Something luxurious. The […]
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Recently, I was looking for a place to stay on top of Mt. Nebo in Arkansas that wasn’t a state park cabin. State parks cabins are nice but I wanted something unique that would comfortably fit the entire family for multiple days. That’s when I found The Kellam House and it did not disappoint! This
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Hey friends! I’m going to show you a place that’s like a time capsule nestled on the stunning Petit Jean Mountain—the Old Pioneer Cabin! Picture this: a little cabin straight out of history books, standing proud amidst nature’s finest. Petit Jean State Park says that this cabin was built in 1845 by John Walker. He
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Lately, online searches for “Arkansas Possum Pie” have skyrocketed. I mean, I can completely understand why. Some people are wondering if there is actually a furry animal in there and other people are wanting to know how to make the delicious goodness we love here in Arkansas. So, let me tell you about this Arkansas
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American history is full of legendary figures who played a huge role in shaping the Wild West narrative. Among these, one name stands out prominently but often remains in the shadows—Bass Reeves, a remarkable lawman whose unparalleled courage and unwavering dedication to justice carved an indelible mark in the tumultuous landscape of the frontier. Interesting
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Long before the advent of meteorology and sophisticated weather forecasting tools, our ancestors relied on various natural signs to predict the weather. One such age-old practice is the art of reading persimmon seeds to discern whether winter will be harsh, mild or extra snowy. This unique tradition, popular in some regions of the United States
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