Three small battlegrounds make up our next three state parks. In 1864 three Civil War battles made up the Union’s Red River Campaign. The three battlegrounds can easily be seen in one day. There...
Family travel can not only be fun for children of all ages, but did you know it can also be educational? The next time you go on a vacation you do not have to...
Theme parks can be daunting for even the best adults but throw in a sensitive kid and it brings sensory overload to a whole new level. May kids, and adults, can be overly sensitive...
Travelling with kids can be tough. Long car rides, hikes, and all that waiting, waiting, waiting is hard on them. Yes, travelling with adults can sometimes be easier, but travelling with kids doesn’t have...
Lake Dardanelle State Park is a bonus you will find on the way to and from Mount Nebo. It is best known for its’ visitor’s center, sport fishing tournaments, fishing pier, boating, boardwalk, trail,...
Often you will get lucky to happen upon a local festival while travelling, or maybe you even plan your travel around being on vacation in a specific location during a local festival or event....
Which of the Arkansas State Parks has the largest Civil War battle reenactment in the state? That would be Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park which is our #3 park in the 21 State Parks...
After a fun day of sledding in the Snowpocolypse of 2021 what is better than enjoying a nice cold bowl of snow ice cream? This is one of our favorite winter treats. With only...
The challenge has been set… The Hopwood Family is going to try to visit 21 Arkansas State Parks in 2021. Arkansas has 52 State Parks spread out all over the Natural State. We are...
It is still freezing cold here in Arkansas, so yes, we need indoor fun for the kids, and we need it now. This week I decided to make another DIY escape room. I have...
