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Ozark Folk Center State Park

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Roger

This is my third visit to this park. The first was in the early ’80’s, and all I remember about that visit is the clog dancing in the auditorium. I wandered through all the workshops when I visited in April, … Continue reading →

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A Six-legged Cat and a Flat-bellied Bear

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Roger

The Wampus Cat statue in front of Conway High School, where my wife went for half her senior year. The mascot of the University of Central Arkansas is a bear. The longer I look at this, the less I think … Continue reading →

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UCA Planetarium

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Roger

The Dr. Edmond E. Griffin Planetarium, tucked into one of the buildings on the Conway campus, offers shows to the public on Fridays. I finally got up the energy to go see one called “Two Small Pieces of Glass — … Continue reading →

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Arkansas State University Museum — Let’s Review

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Roger

I found out about this museum the day before I visited when I was plotting my route to three state parks in northeastern Arkansas. And since it was right smack on my way home, I decided to stop. It was … Continue reading →

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Herman Davis State Park

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Roger

When I first decided to visit all the Arkansas state parks and complete my passport, I found out about this park and wondered what made it worth a visit. Now that I’ve been here, I know what makes it worth … Continue reading →

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