My travels pick up in Searcy, AR, where I am stationed for the rest of my senior year of college. What I have discovered since arriving in Arkansas four years ago is that there is a vast difference between the north and the south. That being said, I must admit I have taken a liking to the endless flow of sweet tea and the draw of the southern language over my native tongue of Pittsburgheese.
This semester I plan to explore as much of the natural state as possible before possibly saying goodbye to it in May. Last year, I ventured to the beautiful northwest(ish?) region of Arkansas and visited the vibrant town of Eureka Springs, sometimes referred to as the "Little Switzerland of the Ozarks".
My two sisters and I were able to grace the presence of the Christ of the Ozarks, visit the haunted Crescent Hotel, and explore the colorful shops and restaurants that line the historic downtown area.
Next stop? Petit Jean State Park.
