Category Archives: Arkansas

The Gangster Museum of America

From the 1920s to the early 1960s, Hot Springs was a hot bed of gambling, moonshining, and gangster activity due to friendly city officials. This museum tells the story of the city, with emphasis on its shady history. There’s quite … Continue reading

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War Eagle Mill

I drove up to Rogers on a Friday to bird. I stopped by Cherry Bend and then, impulsively, decided to head up to Pea Ridge National Military Park on backroads. My route serendipitously took me past War Eagle Mill. I’d … Continue reading

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Arkansas Railroad Museum

I didn’t get around to writing this post until almost two years after I visited this place, and I’ve forgotten a lot about my visit. I do recall being fairly impressed at the amount of equipment on display. The museum … Continue reading

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Mammoth Orange Cafe

This restaurant is famous simply because the front of the building is round and painted orange. Inside, it’s just a typical burger joint. You can’t even eat in the round part. I stopped in on my way to Pine Bluff … Continue reading

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Natural Bridge of Arkansas

We took a one-day road trip to visit some antique stores and to eat at a restaurant that had bene recommended to us. On the way, we saw signs for Natural Bridge of Arkansas and so, always ready for tourist … Continue reading

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