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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 […]

23 Jan

livesimplenow 0 Comment Arkansas, The Days Of The Trip best meals of the trip, Djangos Rough Bar & Grill, favorite diners and dives, Palace Cafe, Salt Lick BBQ

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 […]

Historic Little Rock Central High School, Day 136

22 Jan

livesimplenow 0 Comment Arkansas, The Days Of The Trip Arkansas, Central High School, Historical Site

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 […]

21 Jan

livesimplenow 4 Comments Arkansas, The Days Of The Trip Hot Spring Bathhouse Row, Hot Springs, Hot Springs Mountain, Hot Springs National Park

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 […]

Big Dam Bridge – The Longest Pedestrian Bridge In The World, Day 134

20 Jan

livesimplenow 0 Comment Arkansas Arkansas, Biking, Bridges, Hiking

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 […]

19 Jan

livesimplenow 0 Comment Arkansas, The Days Of The Trip Bentonville, Bentonville Arkansas, Sam Walton, Wal-Mart

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 Center of The Universe – Found in Downtown Tulsa, Day 132

18 Jan

livesimplenow 4 Comments Oklahoma, The Days Of The Trip Center of the Universe, Oklahoma, Tulsa

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 […]

17 Jan

livesimplenow 0 Comment Oklahoma, The Days Of The Trip Golden Driller, Tulsa Fair Grounds, Worlds largest rocking chair

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 […]

A Trip To The Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile Store, Day 130

16 Jan

livesimplenow 4 Comments Oklahoma, The Days Of The Trip Food Network, Mercantile, Pawhuska, Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond

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 […]

15 Jan

livesimplenow 0 Comment Oklahoma, The Days Of The Trip Downtown Tulsa, gathering place, Things to do in Tulsa, Tulsa Gathering Place

If there was ever a place and space to be treasured, enjoyed and celebrated, it is Tulsa’s Gathering Place. Not only is it a marvel to see and experience in person, it hopefully can serve as a model for future […]

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The Ace of Clubs House in Texarkana, Day 138

Our 3 Favorite Diner & Dive Meals On The Road So Far – Eating Local! Day 137

Historic Little Rock Central High School, Day 136

A Visit To Hot Springs National Park & Bathhouse Row – Day 135

Big Dam Bridge – The Longest Pedestrian Bridge In The World, Day 134

A Stop In Bentonville, Arkansas To See Sam Walton’s Original Five & Dime. Day 133

The Center of The Universe – Found in Downtown Tulsa, Day 132

The Golden Driller – And The Strange Sights We See Along The Way! Day 131

A Trip To The Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile Store, Day 130

Tulsa’s Gathering Place – An Epic Park Every City Needs! Day 129