While we were camped at the Lenox Marcus Recreation Area, we took a day to check out the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, AR. This park is a bit unique when it comes to state and national parks. Not only are we very familiar with the principles of “leave no trace,” but we practice it wherever we park. Part of leaving no trace is not taking anything with
When you imagine a national park, what do you see? Remote wildernesses, probably. Hot Springs National Park is a bit of an odd duck, as it’s a national park surrounded by a city! Hot Springs National Park: A Tale of a City’s History A tour of Hot Springs National Park is a tour of the history of the city. The city started as a sacred healing site visited by the
We boondocked at the Lenox Marcus Recreation Area on DeGray Lake while passing through Arkansas. This Army Corps of Engineers campground is a bit of a mixed bag. The road to get here was well paved and maintained, making it a breeze to get the bus into. There were several pull-outs on the road that we could have camped our 40’ bus on. However, the heavy tree cover would have