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Ruland Junction Toy Train Museum

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Roger

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 →

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John F. Kennedy Park

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Roger

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 →

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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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