Author Archives: Roger

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 →

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 →