Category Archives: Arkansas

Misty Overlook

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Roger

On a misty morning, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, I took these photos looking west from the tip of Petit Jean Mountain.

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The Day I Became a Tourist Attraction

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Roger

On the afternoon of the Friday after Thanksgiving I took a hike with several members of my family to Cedar Falls, the main attraction of Petit Jean State Park. The trail down the cliff was steep and, as it was … Continue reading →

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The Museum of Automobiles — Petit Jean Mountain

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Roger

I have a theory. Actually, it’s more of an opinion. Back when people manufactured things individually by hand, they had pride of craftsmanship. A man’s livelihood depended on the quality of what he made and each piece he created became … Continue reading →

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Stout’s Point — Petit Jean State Park

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Roger

Petit Jean State Park has long been one of my favorite places to visit. In the 29 years that I’ve been visiting my wife’s family in Arkansas, I’ve probably been to the park 20 times. I’ve hiked and birded and … Continue reading →

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Cadron Settlement

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Roger

Between my east bank and west bank adventures at Toad Suck, I visited another local attraction — Cadron Settlement Park. It’s also an Army Corps of Engineers site, and like Toad Suck, doesn’t really amount to much. Cadron was the … Continue reading →

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