Category Archives: Museums

Wings of Honor Museum

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Roger

This museum tells the history of the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School that operated on an airfield here for two years during WWII. Just after I arrived, a torrential rainstorm swept through, so I wasn’t in any hurry to leave. … Continue reading →

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Birthplace of Kermit the Frog

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Roger

I found out about this place in Leland, Mississippi when I was looking for potential stops on our trip. It sounded like a goofy, fun museum, and we decided to stop. It turned out be be an adventure of a … Continue reading →

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USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Roger

We took a short (six-day) vacation to the Gulf Coast. On Friday, we drove down to Vicksburg, stopping in McGehee, Arkansas for a BBQ lunch at Hoots and along the shore of Grand Lake to see White-winged Doves. We drove … Continue reading →

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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Roger

While in Bentonville, we visited this art museum. Several modern-looking galleries and walkways surround a couple ponds with outside gardens and sculpture parks. Here’s an overview of it all in a display in the lobby. We played a game as … Continue reading →

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The Walmart Museum

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Roger

We spent the evening in Fayetteville at a concert. We stayed overnight at a Hampton Inn with a lovely view overlooking a self-storage facility, then set out to see some sights. We got to the Walmart Museum in Bentonville just … Continue reading →

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