Author Archives: Roger

Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway

In a desperate attempt to drum up tourism, Route 67 through the mud flats of northeast Arkansas has been named the Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway. Several early artists of Rockabilly music played in the towns along the route in the … Continue reading

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Arkansas Alligator Farm

On the day after Christmas, several family members drove down to Hot Springs. We toured a bathhouse and walked the Grand Promenade and drove back and forth across town several times in search of a BBQ restaurant. And we went … Continue reading

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River Rail Streetcar

There wasn’t much open in Little Rock on Christmas Eve. There were a handful of tourists wandering about looking for things to do, but the trolley must not have looked inviting because I had it to myself except for one … Continue reading

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The Little Rock

This is what remains of the rock formation that gave the city its name. Much of it was blasted away to make a foundation for the bridge. If I have my facts straight, it was the first rock visible along … Continue reading

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Arkansas State Capitol

The Capitol is located only a block or so from Cotham’s. It seemed like a logical next stop. The ground were almost empty, and I walked around the building looking for a way to capture it in a Red Chair … Continue reading

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