Recently, we were feeling a little stir crazy so we decided to take a mini-vacation to nearby Conway, Arkansas. Conway isn’t a far drive for us but it’s a town that we still haven’t explored very much. We decided to book a hotel with a pool and see what Conway had to offer. Conway’s strong …
I have been fascinated with the Mississippi River since I learned of the “Great Loop.” This drew my mind to wander. One of the questions I came up with was: How long does it take for water to travel the length of the Mississippi? We’re going to talk about that today as well as get …
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Have you ever heard of “splitting” a storm with an axe? Well, recently, a friend asked me if I would like to hear the story of “the axe.” This is what she said: My dad was taught by his family and he passed it on to me and now on to my sons. If you …
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Baby Alligators are some of the cutest little reptiles you have ever seen but they grow up to be big, dangerous animals. But, before that happens, let’s just enjoy learning about the cute little things! Today, let’s talk about: What baby alligators are called? What does a baby alligator look like? What is the bite …
Baby Armadillos are cute, soft-shelled and very fragile. One night, our dog was going crazy out in the yard. We were getting ready for bed and realized that there was no way we would be able to sleep through all that barking. We tried turning up our sound machine but it just couldn’t cover up …
Here in Arkansas, we have a lot of raccoons. They live mostly live in wooded areas near water. That’s why a recent camping trip to the Dam Site Campground on Greers Ferry Lake turned into Raccoon Fest at night. They tried to steal our s’mores while we were eating them, they stole our soap, they …
