Author Archives: 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 →

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 →

The history of the battle that took place here can be read on the markers at the bottom of this post. I’ll just add that it all seems a bit silly. The Union marched toward Little Rock. The Confederates burned … Continue reading →

Pinnacle Mountain, located between the Maumelle and Little Maumelle Rivers just upstream from the Arkansas River, rises 1,011 feet. It’s the reason the nearby rivers, lake, and city are called “Maumelle,” which is French for “breast.” Those wacky French explorers … Continue reading →

This museum is about four miles up the road from Plum Bayou. It’s a collection of buildings that were connected to local cotton farming. Displays and equipment explain the process of producing cotton, from planting the seeds to the finished … Continue reading →