Author Archives: Roger

I’ve been to Petit Jean probably 100 times over the years. I’ve walked all the trails, explored behind the waterfall, eaten meals in the lodge, and camped. Today I just went to get my picture by the sign and get … Continue reading →

I’ve been to Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge 67 times since I moved to Arkansas, and that means I’ve driven past this restaurant at least 100 times. It didn’t impress me, so I never gave it a try until a … Continue reading →

The refuge contains three basic habitats — snake-infested fields, most of which are planted with soybeans or rice, snake-infested swamps, and snake-infested woods. And it can be rather dead at times, bird-wise. But when it’s hopping, it’s hopping. I’m told … Continue reading →

I can’t pass up a toy train museum. Wayne Ruland built this one in his yard in a residential section of Heber Springs. As I got out of my car, he came out of his house to greet me. Wayne … Continue reading →

This small park overlooks Greers Ferry Dam and the Red River. In the shade under the shelter, a pleasant breeze made it comfortable even on an afternoon when the temperature was in the low 90s. The Internet explains, “In his … Continue reading →