mom2abcd Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 We may try to take 2-3 days for some family time and haven't been to Arkansas. I've heard of the State Park with diamonds and Hot Springs. Where are those located? I have these websites which look really neat, but it would take me forever to go through them. We're looking for inexpensive things for a family with kids ages 9-19. Camping cabins or a Christian retreat center would probably be our overnight options. (Or Choice Hotels with the HSLDA discount). Please take a look and see what you think of the ideas at these links or any other possibilities that you know about. Thanks!!! http://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/field-trips/ Free things to do and see in Arkansas… http://www.hotelfun4kids.com/travelnews/destinations/arkansas101.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Well, my favorite thing to do is visit cousins in Arkansas. http://rockytopranch.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Gosh, isn't anyone going to recommend anything? Are the Hot Springs neat for kids or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Isn't Quiver there? What about Jackie? Visiting those ladies would be at the top of my list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Gosh, isn't anyone going to recommend anything? Are the Hot Springs neat for kids or not? We took our older kids to Hot Springs when they were little. It was okay. We walked around the shops in town, toured the museum, stuff like that. We went to a passion play in the Hot Springs area that was very good. It was not the Eureka Springs play (we have been there too, and the giant Jesus statue creeps me out, but you did not ask about that did you?), it was smaller but well done. We spent a lot of time in the natural areas around Hot Springs. I was younger then and still liked nature. Now I like nice hotels. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Isn't Quiver there? What about Jackie? Visiting those ladies would be at the top of my list! That would be wonderful! :) I am in the NW corner though and I believe Jackie is down in the SE corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That would be wonderful! :) I am in the NW corner though and I believe Jackie is down in the SE corner. Actually, I'm in central Arkansas, just a little north of Little Rock. But I would love to have a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Hot Springs is southwest of Little Rock (which is in the center of the state). Crater of Diamonds State Park is southwest of Hot Springs. We had friends who went there just last week, and all their dc found quartz. A pretty good-sized diamond was found the day they were there, but not by them. Are you set on NE Arkansas, or could you come to central Arkansas or another part of the state? And it sounds like you prefer camping, hiking, natural sort of things. Do you want a lake or river close by? Do you prefer mountains or flatter areas? I'll pm you a little later with some ideas after you've had time to give a few more specifics. ETA: Would you like to go canoeing? And what about restaurants? Do you want a wide variety to choose from, or does that not matter so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 LOL! Actually, I prefer nice hotels, too, Kelli, but finances dictate... :o( We'll be in the St. Louis area at this point and have only 2-3 days to get away as a family before taking ds to college. After moving, we may just need to stay put. Arkansas just looks so close and we haven't explored it at all! Maybe we should save it for next summer. Mountains, rivers, canoeing, restaurants... it doesn't matter. We're just looking for cheap (reality, gals) and something fun to do together as a family. It seems like camping and Taco Bell are what we usually end up with and just as long as we're together that's what matters. Thanks for your help and say a prayer for me as I'm drowning in boxes and books and stress, preparing for a move (and major downsizing)... ~Tawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothering5 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Here are some things we've enjoyed: Blanchard Springs Caverns - huge, beautiful! http://www.uark.edu/~siggamep/blanchard/ Petit Jean Mountain - easy boardwalk down to a waterfall, beautiful views http://www.petitjeanstatepark.com/history/ Cliff House Inn & Restaurant overlooks the "Arkansas Grand Canyon" http://www.merchantcircle.com/business/Cliff.House.Inn.Restaurant.And.Gift.Shop.870-446-2292 We've camped at several state parks including Mt. Magazine, Devil's Den (go caving!), Lake Daisy (go canoeing), Mt. Nebo Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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