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One would be hard-pressed to find an Arkansan from any era more famous than Johnny Cash. On September 24 of this year, a statue of Cash sculpted by artist Kevin Kresse was placed in the U.S. Capitol, greeting visitors to Statuary Hall. He is the first musician ever to be honored in this iconic space, which includes two statues from each state commemorating notable historical figures. The bronze statue depicts Cash with a guitar slung
If you think Arkansas is too lush for a roadrunner, think again. These zippy birds, synonymous with the deserts of the Southwest, have found a home right here in the Natural State. Many of you might say you’ve never seen one, but the greater roadrunner, as it’s formally known, lives throughout much of Arkansas, from the edges of Ozark Mountain woodlands to the bayou bottoms of the Delta. Watch closely as you travel, and you
We had hoped to catch a mess of bream while fishing on the lake. But despite enjoying the beauty of the fall colors and the coolness of the autumn air, my friend Jim and I hadn’t had a nibble all morning. The lake had started its seasonal “turnover,” a process where cooler surface water mixes with warmer layers below, causing fish to scatter. To improve our situation, we decided a change of plans was in
A few years ago, while driving along U.S. Highway 63 from Hazen to Stuttgart, I stumbled upon an unexpected piece of Arkansas history: the Czech National Cemetery. Tucked away just two miles south of Hazen, this quiet cemetery serves as a poignant reminder of the Czech immigrants who helped shape the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What began as a scenic drive soon became a journey into the rich heritage of
The Delta of eastern Arkansas holds a special place in my heart, and one of my absolute favorite spots to visit in the Delta is Lakeport Plantation in Chicot County. On a recent trip, I was once again captivated by its rich history and timeless beauty. Walking through the grounds, I found myself reflecting on the many untold stories woven into the very fabric of this grand plantation. If you’re looking for a destination that
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, on the Arkansas River not far from Russellville, isn’t the kind of place where I’d normally expect to spot an alligator. But as I drove along the refuge’s winding auto tour route, I pulled over at a scenic overlook on the elevated roadway and caught sight of one, resting motionless in the still waters below. I had seen gators before—in Florida and Louisiana. But this was the first I had
While visiting Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge in White County recently, Theresa and I spotted a purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) blooming beside the road. These flowers, with their otherworldly beauty and intricate design, have a rich history and hidden treasures in the form of delicious fruit. The Story Behind the Flower Known as “maypop” in the South, the purple passionflower’s striking appearance has inspired tales for centuries. Early Christian missionaries gave it its name, seeing
In a rural backyard, the carnivore hunts. Its bite is poisonous. Its blood-colored teeth are needle sharp. It never sleeps. Day and night, it kills and eats—one animal then another and another. Yet its hunger is never satisfied. As soon as one victim is devoured, another must be found. It travels unseen through a subsurface labyrinth of tunnels and trails. Others of its kind live nearby in woods and grassy edges—a dozen, perhaps, on a
Ouachita National Forest (NF) covers almost 1.8 million acres in west-central Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma. It is the South’s oldest and largest national forest. When first established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907, it was named Arkansas NF. President Calvin Coolidge renamed it to Ouachita in 1926. The name Ouachita (pronounced wash-i-tah) is appropriate. It is the French spelling of a Native American word meaning “good hunting grounds,” and the national forest lands are certainly
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One would be hard-pressed to find an Arkansan from any era more famous than Johnny Cash. On September 24 of this year, a statue of
If you think Arkansas is too lush for a roadrunner, think again. These zippy birds, synonymous with the deserts of the Southwest, have found a
We had hoped to catch a mess of bream while fishing on the lake. But despite enjoying the beauty of the fall colors and the
A few years ago, while driving along U.S. Highway 63 from Hazen to Stuttgart, I stumbled upon an unexpected piece of Arkansas history: the Czech
The Delta of eastern Arkansas holds a special place in my heart, and one of my absolute favorite spots to visit in the Delta is
Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge, on the Arkansas River not far from Russellville, isn’t the kind of place where I’d normally expect to spot an
While visiting Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge in White County recently, Theresa and I spotted a purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) blooming beside the road. These
In a rural backyard, the carnivore hunts. Its bite is poisonous. Its blood-colored teeth are needle sharp. It never sleeps. Day and night, it kills
Ouachita National Forest (NF) covers almost 1.8 million acres in west-central Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma. It is the South’s oldest and largest national forest. When
