Chalk Bluff Park in Arkansas is a Civil War battlefield park in the far northeastern part of the state. This park is not as well-known as other areas of the state but it holds a lot of history. The town of Chalk Bluff, now long gone, was the site of several skirmishes during the Civil …
Are you wondering, “Where is the prettiest place in Arkansas?” The answer is debatable but I’ve got some great ideas for you. As an Arkansan, I have grown up enjoying this state in all seasons and weather conditions. I have soaked up cool Fall days while hiking, been trapped on the highway in a sudden …
“Y’all” is a contraction of “you all” that us Southerners simply cannot live without. I grew up in Arkansas. Down here, we do things differently than most. We wave at strangers as we pass each other on backroads, we hug instead of shake hands, we’ll volunteer to water your garden while you’re out of town, …
I learn something new everyday! A few days ago, friends of mine sent me photos of Mauney’s House in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. At first glance, this house just looks like one of the many abandoned places in Arkansas. However, it has a deep history. Murfreesboro is famous for the Crater of Diamonds State Park. It is …
If you come to The Natural State in the summer, you will notice several things: the beautiful forests, the curvy highways, and the Arkansas humidity. Over the weekend, my husband and I decided we were going to build a campfire in our fire pit. It had been overcast all day and the temperature was only …
Arkansas slang can be extremely hilarious and informative at the same time. You have to be an Arkansan to understand but I’ll try to explain. These Arkansas slang words and phrases don’t feel like slang to Arkansans. They are just part of our everyday language. In fact, sometimes it’s hard to even name a slang …
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