Eureka! We found it!

About an hours drive from Fayetteville is the cute little town of Eureka Springs. People have come to this area for hundreds of years because of the healing properties that the springs provide. The area is full of hills and beauty. It is full of eclectic shops, treats, sweet people, and sunshine. It was just what we were looking for! :)


The corner of spring and mountain. :)


We're into the show Six Feet Under right now, so I had to take a picture of this.






This is the Christ of the Ozarks which towers over the city at 70 feet tall.


Here is a piece of the Berlin wall. Drew is trying to tear it down.


We stopped to enjoy some views of Beaver Lake. This area was peaceful. I would love to go back and spend some time camping around here.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

My sweetie was born here in Fayetteville, Arkansas and we thought it would be fun to see the place where he came into this world. We visited the home of the University of Arkansas and the Razorbacks for a few days, enjoying the college town and the change of scenery.

Here is the hospital where he was born:


We referred to this restaurant, AQ (Arkansas Quality), for some homemade southern cooking. It was tasty!

Southern style "over the coals" catfish, creamed spinach, hushpuppies, and fried okra. Mmm hmm.


We were lucky enough to see these beautiful trees in full bloom. They reminded me of the cherry blossoms in Japan.


The razorbacks are a pretty big deal around here.

We went to Penguin Ed's for some more BBQ. This place has a B&B also. Sometimes you really need a nap after overeating BBQ. ;)

Guests are to sit at the table, pick up the phone, and press the button to order when ready. Pretty efficient.

Des Moines, Iowa

Drew and I decided to hit the open road and see some of the country over spring break. Our goal was to see the place where Drew was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, eat some BBQ, see some new places and some old ones with new eyes, and to have a little adventure. I am a big fan of road tripping and this one did not disappoint. The first stop on our spring break road trip was the city of Des Moines. During our brief (and chilly) visit, we got to see the capital of Iowa and some great monuments.

Duluth with my travel buddies

Drew, Arianna, and I took a day trip to Duluth and had a fun time. It is nice to get away, even if it is just for the day. And Duluth is such a nice place to visit.




The Drawbridge:

We went to the snow-covered beach. It was very calm and peaceful. The wind wasn't blowing at all and it was so quiet. A light dusting of snow covered the grass and the chunks of ice scattered on the beach. Soon the tall, jagged hills of ice will melt away and the water will return.





Wait, where have you been? Where's your proof?


Dan's Feed Bin in Superior is a must-stop.