Many have posted this weekend about the fall foliage in this part of Arkansas and after my Sunday, I had to jump in the mix. As I drove Hwy 7 on Sunday North from Russellville, I was amazed at every winding turn in the road.
Seriously, there are some breath taking views. While I had my camera with me, I found that the best views were in places where you couldn’t pull off the road. You just had to take it in as you wound your way up the hill.
I think it a lot of ways, memories are like mental photographs. You just take a snapshot of a moment with your mind and keep it there.
This is absolutely my favorite time of year. I love the smells, the colors, the flavors. I love the symbolism of the changing leaves. The visual representation of a hard summer and preparation for winter. I love how nature describes what we go through in life. I love that you find the most beautiful places off the beaten path and that the undercarriage of the foliage in these valleys bring breath taking moments.
For the record I’m building my Arkansas bucket list. The following have just been added to the mix. Anything else that should be on there?
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Boxley Valley (accomplished on Thursday)
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Elk in Ponca (accomplished a couple weeks ago- still want to see “Mr. Hollywood”)
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Jasper, AR (accomplished last week)
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Ozark Cafe (accomplished 2 weeks ago)
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The Glory Hole
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Hawksbill Point
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Alum Cove
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Falling Water Falls
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Pedestal Rock
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Kings Bluff
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Mystic Caverns
Arkansas seems like such a great state! I am proud to say my family is from Jonesboro/Monette, but I've lived in Michigan, Indiana, and Alabama most of my life. What beautiful pictures you have posted!
Happy Fall!
My aunt and uncle live in Jasper! I love that little town! They live on top of the mountain right by the fairgrounds and they have such beautiful views! And for dinner we go to the Ozark! Good stuff on that Bucket List! I have never been…but I would add the Gillett Coon Supper to your list. I think it is quintessential Arkansas!
I LOVE highway 7 between Hot Springs and Harrison, especially north of Russellville. Road crooked and steep next 47 miles, drive with care! My favorite road sign ever is on highway 7 near Jasper, where it shows the actual map of how crooked the road is where the trucks have to stop for a brake check!