Entering Iowa, one of the first things we noticed were squares painted on barns. It reminded us of quilt squares – colorful and well designed. Driving the highways, we enjoyed the various designs and colors. Our thought was – wow, Iowa celebrates their barns! Continue reading
The first thing we noticed was the building – small and rather unassuming. Upon entering there was this small town welcome feeling instead of all of the security and metal detectors evident in others we have visited. This was to be a rather unique experience, down to earth, sincere and educational. Continue reading
In our travels, we find most communities have some type of Veterans Memorial. Some are very small while others like North Platte, NE are more elaborate. They all pay tribute to local veterans in their unique way.
Bella Vista’s Veterans Wall of Honor is a walk through history. Beginning with the Revolutionary War up to the present day, conflicts are listed on a timeline. Continue reading
Growing up in the 50s and 60s every boy in the neighbor probably had one as well as Laurie’s sister, Libbie. It was the perfect Christmas present or maybe birthday. Guns and boys just went together. And when the gun is a Daisy, what could be better. Continue reading
Bentonville, AR, the home of Walmart and where there is one on almost every corner. But there is much more to Bentonville than Walmart. The city is home to a museum which combines art and nature in so many ways. The setting alone is worth a visit but once inside we realized the museum depicts the growth of America through art and does it exceptionally well. Welcome to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Continue reading
“Gone With The Wind” is a movie seen by millions over decades. One of the first structures seen in the movie is The Old Mill in T.R. Pugh Memorial Park in North Little Rock, AR. The mill is also believed to be the only original structure remaining from the movie. Today the park is enjoyed by tourists, area residents, as well as photographers who use it as backdrops for photographs. Continue reading
Meditation is good for the body and soul. When serene surroundings are added, the experience becomes even deeper. Now add wood, glass and nature and time stands still. Continue reading
Our typical Saturday morning includes shopping at a farmers market. This Saturday it was Hermann, MO, the picturesque town with German architecture and heritage. We never know what we will find or how many farmers will be selling. Today was a slim market yet full of options. Continue reading
As the passengers step out of the stagecoach and onto “the rock” they are dusty, hungry, and mostly tired. They are ready to relax, clean up, and enjoy a home cooked meal. The ride was long, bumpy and at times dangerous. This is what passengers along the Butterfield Stagecoach Route must have felt as they arrived at the Potts Inn in Pottsville, AR. Continue reading
Talk with locals and you will get the best and most accurate information. So it was for us the Saturday we ate and shopped at The Root Café in Little Rock, AR. In discussing the Downtown Little Rock Farmers Market with the young man at The Root Café mini market, he stated that on Sunday there was a farmers market across the street from the café. We were all ears. Continue reading
