In a state so rich in history, it doesn’t take an awful lot of effort to learn a thing or two—however, sometimes the best way to bring that history to life is to hit the road and see it for yourself. This month, in honor of Arkansas Heritage Month, we’re doing just that. And then we’re stopping for pizza.
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Mile 88 1. Louisiana Purchase State Park It’s not a far walk to see it—no more than a 950-foot stretch of well-kept wooden boardwalk leading through a headwater swamp—and we’ll be the first to say, seeing the stone monument jutting from the water is a little underwhelming. But when you reflect on what that granite…
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Drive if you like rapids, the Rhinestone Cowboy, really good pizza, riches, restored buildings, red-barn restaurants and The Man From Hope
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Mile 104 1. Prestonrose Farm and Brewing Co. In Paris Located on a gravel road just outside Paris, Arkansas, this farm-slash-brewery-slash-purveyor of all things that make life worth living is a must-visit—and pours growlers to-go for pit-stoppers. Pro tip: Get the hatch-chile beer when they’ve got it. (prestonrose.squarespace.com) Mile 110 2. Subiaco Abbey Although…
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Drive if you like Freemasons, frescoes, freaky phantoms, fabulous steak, French settlements and National Historic Landmarks
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Mile 69 1. Greers Ferry Lake and Dam Greers Ferry Lake might be well known for hosting just about every recreational water activity under the sun, but it wasn’t always such a booming summer spot. Swing by the Greers Ferry Dam to see the impressive U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project that formed the lake,…
Read MoreInside Mo Elliott’s Sprinter van, there are striped towels slung over the shoulder of the passenger’s seat, an unmade bed, a hodgepodge of kitchenware and cutlery on a tiny wooden kitchen countertop. Inside the van, there is only 80 square feet of livable space. Outside the van, there’s America—a different corner of the country every…
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