Author Archives: Roger

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 →

This park is in extreme northern Arkansas near the Missouri border — literally 500 feet from the Missouri border. It seems more like a city park than a state park — there is no wild area or campground — just … Continue reading →

When I decided to create my own Arkansas t0-do list, I thought it would be fun to find at least one attraction to visit in each county. For several counties, this proved to be a challenge. Sharp County was one … Continue reading →

I’m not sure exactly what Lake Sylvia is. It shows up on the Arkansas State Parks web site and the state park logo is on the signs, but it isn’t a state park and it isn’t in the passport. It’s … Continue reading →