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21 State Parks in 2021- Part 15: White Oak Lake
Just a few miles down the road from Poison Springs Battleground State Park lies White Oak Lake State Park. This Park is a nice, small park that is popular for camping, fishing, and boating. We were pleasantly surprised to find this little park while we were visiting the nearby battlefields. We just had to check…
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21 Arkansas State Parks in 2021 – Part 11
Just a short drive down the road from the Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources lies the South Arkansas Arboretum. The Park houses nice, paved walking trails through a wooded area, a gazebo, butterfly garden, and many plant species native to the area. While not large by any means, this state park is a nice little…
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THEME PARK 101: FOR SENSITIVE KIDS
Theme parks can be daunting for even the best adults but throw in a sensitive kid and it brings sensory overload to a whole new level. May kids, and adults, can be overly sensitive to noises, crowds, lights, and different situations. Many parents of sensitive kids often avoid theme parks, but you shouldn’t have to. …
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5 Fun Things for Kids to Do While Travelling
Travelling with kids can be tough. Long car rides, hikes, and all that waiting, waiting, waiting is hard on them. Yes, travelling with adults can sometimes be easier, but travelling with kids doesn’t have to be bad. Our family has been travelling together for the past 7 years. I can’t imagine not taking Morgan along…
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21 State Parks in 2021 Challenge- #9: Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
We spent our Father’s Day weekend visiting Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources. Daniel requested this special park because of his ties to the oil and gas industry. This Park has an interactive visitor’s center, outdoor trail through Oil Field Park, and fun hands-on programs for the kids. This is our #9 park in the 21…
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21 State Parks in 2021 Challenge – Part 8: Petit Jean
Petit Jean State Park is Arkansas’ very first park. Many of its’ original structures were built by the CCC and still remain. The Park lodge has a restaurant and swimming pool. There are also cabins, RV, and tent camping sites available for rent. Petit Jean is known for its’ brand new interactive visitor’s center, many hiking…
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HOTEL REVIEW OF THE BEST WESTERN FRANKLIN INN
Visiting the Franklin, TN area or travelling through and need a place to stop? There are many hotel choices in the Franklin area, but we recently stayed here for four nights while visiting family. The Best Western Franklin Inn is in a convenient location right off I-65. It is 2.8 miles from beautiful downtown Franklin…
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21 State Parks in 2021 – Part 7
Lake Dardanelle State Park is a bonus you will find on the way to and from Mount Nebo. It is best known for its’ visitor’s center, sport fishing tournaments, fishing pier, boating, boardwalk, trail, and camping facilities. The park rests along Lake Dardanelle which is a great place for fishing and watersports. Located in Russellville,…
