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 before crack of dawn, packed and on the road before we are usually finished with breakfast. Mostly because Zach was a tad bit …
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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Let me tell you why we were heading to Arkansas. Our journey up until now hasn’t included any events. So Zach signed up for an EUC Event called Amped Electric Games in Bentonville, Arkansas. We had about a month to get there, so here is what we did from Springfield, Missouri to Bentonville, Arkansas! Reason …
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 …
🥒 A Pickle in a Santa Hat & a Blooming Water Tower in Fort Smith, AR A pickle in a Santa hat and a blooming water tower walk into a bar… Well, not quite—but that’s what it felt like when we pulled into Fort Smith, Arkansas, and laid eyes on one of the most delightfully …
A to Z Gifts Alma Arkansas: 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 …
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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 …
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 …