In the Ozark National Forest in northwestern Arkansas, you'll find breathtaking vistas and awesome rock formations in the Pedestal Rocks Scenic Area, east of the town of Pelsor. Read the rest of this entry »
Beautiful turn-of-the-century buildings are at the heart of Rogers' appeal.
Welcome to my hometown–Rogers, Arkansas. It's tucked away in the northwest corner of the state, surrounded by some of the prettiest country you'll ever see. We're minutes from Beaver Lake, a 30,000-acre reservoir in the Ozark Mountains, so lots of visitors come here for the scenery. But our thriving little downtown is worth a look, too. Read the rest of this entry »
If you play an instrument, bring it along when you visit Mountain View, Arkansas. As you take an evening stroll through this cute little hamlet, you'll realize in no time flat why it's known as the "Folk Music Capital of the World".
People come from miles around to gather in the town square and perform impromptu concerts, or walk from yard to yard and listen to small groups performing mountain music. Most of the time, there's anywhere from half a dozen to 10 groups of musicians playing. Read the rest of this entry »
While exploring northwest Arkansas, we were pleased to discover the Daisy Airgun Museum in historic Rogers.
Just walking through the door brought back long-forgotten memories. My husband remembered his first Daisy BB gun, and I recalled "borrowing" my brother's gun and being thrilled that I didn't "shoot like a girl"! Read the rest of this entry »