calcite formations in Mystic Caverns

Day 4 – Formations of the Arkansas Ozarks

Day 4 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Best Places to Visit for Formations in the Ozarks

Well today was much smoother than yesterday, though maybe not for the mama, papa and newborn puppies I found in the middle of the road.  They were near a house, but somehow I got the feeling they were dumped there.  I felt so sad…I certainly couldn’t house 6 of them with my unfriendly dog Petey.  I moved them to the side of the road and left them some food.  I hope a local took them in! Now I’m off to see didn’t rock formations in the Ozarks.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
big piney creek, long pool recreation area, arkansas ozarks

Day 3 – Arkansas Ozarks Continued…

Day 3 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Best Parks in the Arkansas Ozarks

It’s tough to post on the road sometimes. Sadly, today I settled on the parking lot of  McDonald’s as the nice lady at Mystic Caverns told me they have free wi-fi.  It’s the busiest McDonald’s I have ever seen.  At 3:30 in the afternoon, the two drive-thrus are going non-stop and a congregation of people are inside.

Oh what a day..a comedy of errors mostly…yet still beautiful scenery and better than a work day.  I went to bed with a sinus headache and awoke with one much worse.  I just had to wait for it to turn into a migraine before I could take my medicine to get ride of it.  In the meantime, I tried out my electric water heating rod and blew a fuse, so no coffee for me.  Thankfully, I’m not a coffee addict.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
sunset over the arkansas ozarks frompetit jean state park

Day 2 – Arkansas Ozarks

Day 2 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Best Places to Visit in the Arkansas Ozarks

OMG!  As I left Dallas Tuesday, I told my mom it would be hard to sleep because it would be so hot…WRONG…whew, the wind was cold.  I closed up all of VANilla’s windows in the middle of the night!  I’m not complaining because I think sleeping on hot nights will be the most challenging. My “A/C” is an 8 inch, 12 volt fan.  Doubt that will cool down VANilla.  I’ll probably find out tonight!

Rich Mountain Fire Tower

To finish off the Talimena Scenic Byway, I stopped off at Rich Mountain Fire Tower, located on the highest peak of the Ouchita Mountains (2,681 feet).  Today I was able to enjoy some of those scenic vistas without the fog and cloud cover of yesterday.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!