Gardens, Rockhouding and More is what was in store for us ! I was super excited to get out of Arkansas! Not because the state is anything but fabulous, we had been in Arkansas for a WHILE ! We had been in Bentonville, more specifically, for far too long. Lots of great places to visit, …
Sometimes you need a place to decompress, to ground yourself, and to remember that beauty exists in quiet spaces…the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is that place. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Fayetteville was our first stop after the sensory chaos of Amped Electric Games — and it delivered exactly what we needed: quiet, …
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We hope You and Your Family had a Wonderful Thanksgiving! Sometimes plans change on the road. I had planned Thanksgiving Dinner for Zach and myself, along with one friend. Plans changed for that friend, so it was just going to be the two of us. I was just a bit off on the plan. I …
Well, we were finally in Bentonville, Arkansas. The trip from Alma to Bentonville was only about an hour, but I’m telling you, we made it in record time. Up at the crack of dawn, packed, and on the road before we are usually finished with breakfast. Mostly because Zach was a tad bit excited …
Updated October 2025: We originally explored War Eagle Cavern for a birthday celebration, and it remains one of Arkansas’s most spectacular underground adventures. Details verified and refreshed below. Celebrating birthdays doesn’t always mean cake and candles – sometimes it means venturing deep underground into one of Arkansas’s most spectacular natural wonders. War Eagle Cavern Arkansas …
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In Alma, Arkansas, there’s a small roadside marker you could miss if you blink. I know, because I nearly did. We were across the street at Popeye’s Garden when I spotted it, tucked away like it didn’t want to be noticed. It was on my list to check out, but still — if you weren’t …
Our Favorite Treasure Hunt Store 3801 US-71, Alma, Arkansas 72921 Hey, you guys! Let me tell you about one of our absolute favorite stops in Arkansas – A to Z Gifts in Alma! This place has become such a regular part of our visits to Alma (since Zach’s parents live there) that we actually keep …
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So much to see After St Louis! St Louis was a lot of fun, we saw so many cool things, but we had been in Missouri for a minute. Our usual “in one place” time frame is about a week, give or take depending on the situation. Plus, Zach had an EUC event coming …
Mizumoto Japanese Garden is a peaceful stroll garden tucked inside Springfield’s Nathanael Greene Park — perfect for quiet walks, koi ponds, and seasonal beauty. We visited Mizumoto Japanese Garden in November 2022. The fall colors were stunning — reds, oranges, and yellows mingling with evergreens, the crisp air carrying the faint sounds of flowing water. …
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On our journey in St Louis, MO, came about due to an incredible need to take a few days break from the drive. I practice slow rolling frequently, but Zach is a go-go-go kinda guy. Our first stop was at Anheuser-Busch for a quick tour and tasting (we don’t drink, so we shared ours with …