Imagine a post office and courthouse building so crazy that it actually has two separate zip codes. Even more, that sits in two different states! But that is exactly the case at the Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Federal Courthouse in Texarkana, Texas, and Texarkana, Arkansas. The building is actually built right in the middle […]
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The Ace of Clubs House in Texarkana, Day 138
Today’s adventures took us through both Arkansas and Texas to explore the historic Ace of Clubs House in downtown of Texarkana. As we drove down the street, we immediately noticed the house. Although it sits back from the road behind a brick wall, you could see the house is distinctively shaped like a club, from a […]
Our 3 Favorite Diner & Dive Meals On The Road So Far – Eating Local! Day 137
We get the question often: What has been your favorite meal or favorite place to eat at so far on the trip? Let’s face it, one of the best things about traveling to all 50 states is having the opportunity to try local food and flavors everywhere. And we have certainly enjoyed that portion of […]
Historic Little Rock Central High School, Day 136
Today we took a trip back in time when we visited Little Rock Central High School. Some of you might remember watching the historic events that unfolded in September, 1957 on television. And for others, you most likely learned about this high school in history class. So when we decided to stay in Little Rock, […]
A Visit To Hot Springs National Park & Bathhouse Row – Day 135
Arkansas as a state has surprised us both in a lot of ways, and our visit today to Hot Springs National Park is another perfect example of that for sure. I had been to Arkansas a few times before this trip, but both were brief trips spent on business. They certainly didn’t give me an […]
Big Dam Bridge – The Longest Pedestrian Bridge In The World, Day 134
I am not kidding when I tell you that a bridge in Little Rock, Arkansas is actually called the Big Dam Bridge. The bridge connects parts of the twenty-five mile Millennium Trail located on both sides of the Arkansas River in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Although, there are actually longer bridges in the […]
A Stop In Bentonville, Arkansas To See Sam Walton’s Original Five & Dime. Day 133
Day 133 brought us into Arkansas, and a visit to Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton’s hometown of Bentonville. Bentonville is of course home to the World Headquarters of Wal-Mart. The publicly traded conglomerate now operates 11,200 stores in 27 countries around the world. But long before there was ever a Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club, there was […]
The Center of The Universe – Found in Downtown Tulsa, Day 132
The search is over, we have found The Center of The Universe! And who knew that we would have found it right in the heart of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. Okay, we realize that it may not be the true center of the universe, but it truly is a mysterious and somewhat magical place. The self-proclaimed, […]
The Golden Driller – And The Strange Sights We See Along The Way! Day 131
Did you know there is a 75-foot-tall, 43,000+ pound statue called the Golden Driller in Tulsa, Oklahoma? Or better yet, that this now state monument is dedicated to oil workers from the Sooner state? One of the amusing things we enjoy as we travel are the many unique and sometimes obscure statues, monuments and buildings […]
A Trip To The Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile Store, Day 130
Today we headed Northwest of Tulsa to the town of Pawhuska, where The Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile Store is located. But for those that aren’t familiar with The Pioneer Woman, let me explain why we went there. I am a huge fan of Food Network. I absolutely love to cook for our family. But to keep […]