Southern Byways

Located in northern Arkansas, you just might want to check this area out if you are a fishing enthusiast. The river runs for 135 miles (within the National Park) but from start to finish… a little more than 150 miles in length. And don’t be fooled by the calmness of the waters. They are not all like this. The upper stretches of the river are for those who look for a bit of excitement… white water rapids. The lower stretches offer long lazy floats… my idea of a holiday.
As far as accommodations, there are campsites all along the river …read more

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1. If you fancy your luck, you might want to visit Arkansas and keep your eyes on the ground. It’s the first state in the U.S. where diamonds have been found naturally.
2. The State insect is no other than the honeybee!
3. And here is something interesting… the State beverage is a glass of milk!
4. The first Wal-Mart began in this State.
5. Not only are diamonds popular, the State is also known for it’s gorgeous quartz crystals.
Something to see…
Ozark Folk Center
The Folk Center’s Ozark Cultural Resource Center (OCRC), is a one-of-a-kind archive and research facility, housing nearly 60,000 Ozark …read more

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This museum is open year round, but I think that it might be just the place to take Dad for Father’s Day.  There are some amazing classics to check out ranging from the Lincoln Continental of President JFK and President Clinton’s Mustang Convertible.  And there are also car shows in June and September!
Adults $7.00
Students (6-17) $3.50
Seniors $6.50
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Be sure to bring your most comfortable walking shoes, because you aren’t going to want to miss any of the 210 acres which feature streams, waterfalls, bridges and then all of the gorgeous flowers.
“The site for Garvan Woodland Gardens was purchased in the 1920’s after a clear-cut in about 1915. Mrs. Garvan loved this beautiful place so much that she never allowed it to be cut again. In 1956 she began to develop it as a garden and possible future residence. She was intimately familiar with the land and laid out each path, marking every tree to be removed. Verna …read more

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1. The Magnet Cove region claims to contain 102 varieties of minerals.
2. Sam Walton founded his Wal-Mart stores in Bentonville.
3. Scott Joplin, popular musician and composer, was born in Texarkana.
4. The South Arkansas vine ripe pink tomato is the official state fruit and blossom. It was designated in 1987.
5. 47 hot springs flow from the southwestern slope of Hot Springs Mountain, at an average temperature of 143 F.
Do you have anything to add to the list??
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3rd Annual Chocolate Festival
February 10, 2007
Best Western Inn of the Ozarks
Eureka Springs, AR
Chocolate fountains, specialty vendors, abundant samples, professional and amateur contests with cash prizes.
Admission: $12 adults, $6 ages 12 and under.
Did you notice the part about abundant samples!! I certainly did. Free chocolate certainly puts me in the mood for shopping and did I ever mention the fact that I have a thing for chocolate fudge. Chances are pretty good that you will find some at the 3rd Annual Chocolate Festival…
don’t you think??
*Rival CFF5-CHP Chocolate Fountain Can you imagine owning your own chocolate fountain. It’s one of the …read more

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In the Ozarks, Christmas decorating is getting underway and if you are interested in gardening, what is going on over the next couple of weeks, will definitely interest you. And then there are the Christmas bazaars… I think that I want to add that Santa to my collection!!
And of course the Skillit Restaurant ( part of the Ozark Folk Center is another must see. You know me and food. Yes, the food has to be good, but the ambiance has to be as well. And here’s what this little restaurant has to offer. It “rests atop a wooded hill …read more

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1. The Magnet Cove region claims to contain 102 varieties of minerals.
2. The World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest is held annually in Stuttgart.
3. Sam Walton founded his Wal-Mart stores in Bentonville.
4. Mount Ida is known as the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World.
5. Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15, 1836.
I’m sure that there are about another zillion things I don’t know. Care to add to the list??
*1824: The Arkansas War
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Well, if you ever want to go diamond hunting while on vacation in the south, you might want to pencil in a few hours at The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. One such visitor unearthed a 5.47 canary diamond that was bright yellow and had no flaws. But get this… it was only the second largest gem found at the park this year. Someone found one that was larger??
And just in case you are wondering, the stone has been valued at somewhere between $15.000 and $60,000! I have a feeling that the man will be coming back again …read more

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Now doesn’t this Bed and Breakfast look deliciously spooky? Is it haunted??? Lets just say that the look of it alone would be enough to make me want to check out the place. But if you would rather concentrate on your stomach… how about this breakfast??
Stitt House Breakfast Quiche
spray 8 ramekins with Pam
6 Eggs
2 c Milk
1 tb Chopped fresh chives
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