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Parkin Archeological State Park

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Roger

An Indian village stood on this site for about 500 years. Near the end of that time, Hernando de Soto and him met probably visited. Several of his men kept journals and described a village much like this one, and … Continue reading →

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Rereading

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Roger

In the next handful of years, I will complete my goal of reading 5,000 books in my life. I thought it would be fun to create a list of those books I thought worth reading a second time (or, in … Continue reading →

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Lake Dardanelle State Park

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Roger

Lake Dardanelle is a 34,300-acre reservoir created by damming the Arkansas River. The state park has two sections, a smaller one on a bay along the north shore that is entirely campground/picnic area/marina, and a larger one near Russellville that … Continue reading →

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Mount Nebo State Park

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Roger

By the time you reach the top of Mount Nebo, you’ve already done the most interesting thing to do in the park — drive the road up the mountain. It twists back and forth through 11 hairpin turns that are … Continue reading →

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Mount Magazine State Park

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Roger

Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas — 2,753 feet. There’s a short trail to the summit from the lodge. I didn’t walk it this time, but I’ve done it before. There are also scenic overlooks all around the … Continue reading →

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