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Bird #597 — Brown Booby

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Roger

sula leucogaster Cherokee Village, Arkansas — Lake Thunderbird Monday, September 12, 2022 — 10:20 am On Friday, a message came through on ARBIRD (the Arkansas birder e-mail group) that a Brown Booby was seen on Lake Thunderbird. The bird was … Continue reading →

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Reptile/Amphibian #36 — Cottonmouth

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Roger

agkistrodon piscivorus Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — 7:52 am Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas I was driving along a gravel road that ran between a water channel and a swamp when I saw a snake lying in the road. … Continue reading →

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Cotham’s in the City

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Roger

There used to be a Cotham’s not in the city. It was located in a century-old general store in the town of Scott and became known for its huge hamburgers. It became so popular that a second location opened in … Continue reading →

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Old State House Museum

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Roger

The Old State House was the Arkansas State Capitol from 1842-1912. The vote to secede from the Union in 1861 happened here. After the new capitol was built, this building was used as a medical school and then turned into … Continue reading →

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The Cliff House Inn

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Roger

There aren’t a lot of tourist attractions along Scenic Route 7 any more. Dogpatch U.S.A. is closed, as is Booger Hollow. The Cliff House, which I’ve drive past many times, is still there but I’d never stopped — until today. … Continue reading →

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