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Latest from the Blog
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15 Old-Fashioned Dairy Bars in Arkansas Our Readers Love
There is something special about an old-fashioned Arkansas dairy bar. In Arkansas, dairy bars are usually small walk-up restaurants serving ice cream, cheeseburgers, fries, milkshakes and other simple food. The ice cream cones are often enormous, the burgers are cooked on a well-seasoned flat-top and many of the customers have been coming since they were…
Hey y’all, we are Karen and Emily!
We are Karen and Emily, a mother and daughter from, you guessed it, Arkansas. We live in the capitol city of Little Rock.
It seems that our home state of Arkansas is often overlooked and underestimated. We think that it deserves way more acclaim and attention than it receives and we look forward to sharing all the things we love about this beautiful place!
Arkansas has delicious food, friendly people, incredible natural beauty, and cities with great museums and cultural activities.
We will be sharing all of this with you as we explore our home state.
You will always find us “somewhere in Arkansas.”
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Three Arkansas State Parks in One Day: A Scenic River Valley Road Trip
We recently took a road trip through the Arkansas River Valley to see three Arkansas state parks in one day. Between the two of us, we’ve visited almost all of the Arkansas state parks over the years and these are some of our favorites. It was a classic Somewhere In Arkansas day with winding roads,…
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Discover the Ancient Heart of Arkansas at Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park
Just a short drive southeast of Little Rock lies one of Arkansas’s most fascinating, but often overlooked state parks: Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park. This is a place where history, culture, and nature come together to tell the story of the people who lived on these lands more than a thousand years ago. Plum Bayou…
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Finding Christmas in Searcy, Arkansas
We recently spent a day enjoying all the festivities of Christmas in Searcy, Arkansas and we can promise you that there is something special about the holidays in this small town! Searcy leans into the season in the best possible way. In fact, we think that Christmas in Searcy feels a bit like stepping into…
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Christmas in Mississippi County, Arkansas: Lights, Parades & Small-Town Delta Charm
If your idea of the perfect Christmas includes twinkling lights, hometown parades, cozy downtowns, and warm community traditions, then Mississippi County, Arkansas deserves a spot on your holiday travel list. From dazzling drive-through light displays and classic small-town celebrations, this corner of the Arkansas Delta truly glows at Christmastime. We recently explored Christmas in Mississippi County and…
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Crowley’s Ridge: A Unique Geological Anomaly in Arkansas
If you’ve ever driven through the Arkansas Delta, you know that the land is famously flat with miles of rich farmland stretching to the horizon. That’s one reason that Crowley’s Ridge feels so surprising. This unique ridge suddenly rises up 150 to 200 feet above the flat Delta plains. This area is a geological standout and…
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Exploring Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff Trails: Two Amazing Hikes in the Ozarks
Tucked away in the heart of the Ozark National Forest not too far off of Scenic Highway 7 are the Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff Trails. These are two of our favorite short hikes in the state! The trailheads for both of these hikes start from the same parking area along Highway 16. But the cool thing…
