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 […]
Category: The Days Of The Trip
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 […]
Tulsa’s Gathering Place – An Epic Park Every City Needs! Day 129
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 city parks the world over! After experiencing it today first hand, I think it can […]
Bricktown Entertainment District – The River Walk in Oklahoma, Day 128
Today we headed to downtown Oklahoma City to check out the Bricktown Entertainment District. This now thriving, urban district once was a large warehouse and distribution area in the early 1900’s. Like the rest of Oklahoma City, the original Bricktown began with the Land Run of 1889. In an effort to make a better life […]
A Somber, Moving Visit To The Oklahoma City National Memorial – Day 127
I can honestly say our visit today to the Oklahoma City National Memorial moved us both more than we ever imagined. Our trip has run the gauntlet when it comes to what we have been able to see firsthand. There have many man-made wonders, and incredible scenes that nature painted without any assistance at all. […]
On The Road To Oklahoma! Meeting New Friends Along The Way, Day 126
Today we finalized our two week stay in Texas and headed on the road to Oklahoma. We left the Dallas area around 10:30am and traveled up I-35 towards Oklahoma City. It was a little longer drive than we typically take when we move from one location to the next. So we decided early on in […]