Category Archives: Transportation

Best Day Ever, Part Four — Buffalo National River

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Roger

Immediately after we left the Parker-Hickman Farmstead, we reached the Buffalo River. The road crossed the river on a drive-through ford. It had rained for the past three days, and the water was moving fast. My brother-in-law stopped at the … Continue reading →

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Best Day Ever, Part Two — Scenic Highway 7

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Roger

For much of the day, we were on Scenic Highway 7, one of the primary tourist attractions in the state of Arkansas. The views are stunning as the road winds up, down and around the Boston Mountains, but the tourism … Continue reading →

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Lumber Train

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Roger

We were driving through the woods of the Upper Peninsula when we came upon this train stopped at a crossing. We got out to take photos. The odd thing was that the engine was running but there was nobody around. … Continue reading →

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1972 Triumph TR6

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Roger

When I was in high school, this was my dream car. Even the color, although I’d rather have a tan than a black interior. I knew someday I’d own one. I was wrong. And if I could choose any car … Continue reading →

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Packard One-Twenty

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Roger

This beautiful car was parked in downtown one night in July, 2009. I think it’s a 1941, but I’m not sure. There was nobody around to ask. Well … there was one old guy who offered to sell it to … Continue reading →

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