Author Archives: Roger

Junction Bridge, which crossed the Arkansas River from Little Rock to North Little Rock, was built in 1884 as a railroad bridge. The Little Rock end of it was actually anchored in “the little rock,” the outcropping that gave the … Continue reading →

I’ve toured this museum at least six times before, including visits with my wife in 2009 and 2022. But I heard there was a special exhibit this summer called Arkansas250, which I thought might have something to do with the … Continue reading →

I’ll add a restaurant to my to-do list if it shows up in one of two places — Roadfood or the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Doe’s makes both lists. It doesn’t look like a place where you can get … Continue reading →

On my drive up to Mammoth Spring, I passed through Batesville, which prompted me to see if I’d added anything from the area to my Arkansas to-do list. The Old Independence Regional Museum was the only thing listed for Independence … Continue reading →

The fish hatchery is right next to the state park, located here because it uses water from the spring. There’s a fancy visitor center with a pool in front of it. The pool is filled with carp and Alligator Gars, … Continue reading →