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re: Is Arkansas a hidden gem?
Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:20 am to lsusa
Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:20 am to lsusa
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If you’ve never been, go see Blanchard Caverns
Indeed.
When I was a kid, a thunderstorm knocked out power to the deeper tunnel when we were inside. It was the only time I've experienced total darkness.
The caves are awesome.
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Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:31 am to Deuces
Spend time at brothers camp on the White river and its one of my favorite places to be.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:43 am to Deuces
The buffalo and northern ark. are well known to anyone who anyone who camps and canoes.
I've been going since late 80s.
There are plenty areas/sections of the river that get very populated in the summer. Other areas that are enjoyed by overnighters and long weekend floaters.
The issue with it getting overcrowded has less to do with it being beautiful and popular, and more to do with it being fairly far from major population centers.
I've been going since late 80s.
There are plenty areas/sections of the river that get very populated in the summer. Other areas that are enjoyed by overnighters and long weekend floaters.
The issue with it getting overcrowded has less to do with it being beautiful and popular, and more to do with it being fairly far from major population centers.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:46 am to dchog
quote:you have a better chance of hitting the powerball two weeks in a row than being killed by a mountain lion in Arkansas
I would be more afraid of the mountain lions than the black bears
Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:54 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Doesn't matter. You are still wrong. Having all 4 seasons is one reason I like it here. After 30 years of living in Louisiana, NWA feels like 4 seasons to me. We had 13 inches of snow in a few days one of my first years here. Two years ago we hit -15F. That is winter in my book.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:58 am to dchog
We had either a mountain lion or a bobcat leave really big prints in the snow on our deck a couple of years ago. Happy to have never actually seen it. They try to avoid humans.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 9:58 am to Deuces
Shut your whore mouth
It’s horrible here
Stay the frick out
It’s horrible here
Stay the frick out
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:02 am to TheEnglishman
Grew up in Louisiana, lived in Baton Rouge for 14 years and here’s my opinion, FWIW.
Louisiana is unique. If you’re moving anywhere from Louisiana, you’re probably going to feel this strange cultural deficit. I know this board jokes about “culture” but the reality is this. If you grew up in Louisiana, you were immersed into a culture that is both unique, rich, and proud. It’s distinct yet sometimes hard to even explain. At the end of the day, Louisiana folks will take care of any and everyone in crisis. We are used to showing up, helping and not asking questions because we’ve all been through multiple life altering disasters as a community and a people. Add in our food, our pride, our pension for football and all things LSU, our faith and Catholic roots…it makes for a dynamic upbringing and culture.
Arkansas is vanilla AF. But then again, so are most states not named Louisiana. That can be a great thing, though. I’m raising kids and the lack of “excitement” with traffic, natural disasters and whatever else makes for a less stressful daily existence.
Cost of living is lower. Traffic is easy, whether you’re in NWA or Little Rock. It’s not problematic like anywhere in south Louisiana.
It is beautiful. I go out of my way to travel to NWA from LR as much as possible during the fall because it’s obscenely gorgeous, especially to a little Cajun who didn’t grow up with four seasons. I’ve been here for many years now and fall still takes my breath away. It’s quintessential and there’s so much to do as a family outdoors. Petit Jean, pinnacle, etc.
I live in WLR. It’s nice but I had a rough time at first. I felt like I didn’t fit in culturally. I felt like I was “too” everything. But back home I’m a pretty typical Louisiana girl. The culture here is a lot more 1950s stay at home moms/housewives. Cost of living allows for more of that, I guess. I had a hard time making friends but now have a slew of amazing friends. It’s just cliquey here. Most my friends grew up here and admit they get stuck in their friend groups.
Hog fans look at LSU as their biggest SEC rival and kinda hate us. They hate us like we hate Bama. That was something that made me laugh but I got used to. I think it’ll change somewhat with Texas joining the SEC as that’s an old hateful rivalry.
All in all, I like it here and don’t want to move back home. The COL is high and QOL is lower due to traffic, crime, and constant drama from natural disasters. If leadership in LA wasn’t so corrupt, I don’t think I’d feel this way. But alas…
Arkansas is a hidden gem, imo. I guess it depends on where you’re moving from and what you’re looking for based on what season of life you’re in. Pros and cons like all things. I’ll say this: when I read the threads about the awful random crime and political issues back home, I have this sense of relief bc that isn’t something I have to really deal with in my day to day up here.
I pray Louisiana gets it together because there’s a chance my kids may end up there one day. Maybe even me, as well.
ETA: traveling by flight from here is frustrating bc your only options are Little Rock or NWA. There are a handful of directs here and there but overall, it can be tough. LR airport is easy, so that’s nice. Felt like I had far more options between Nola and Baton Rouge, though that may no longer be the case anymore.
Louisiana is unique. If you’re moving anywhere from Louisiana, you’re probably going to feel this strange cultural deficit. I know this board jokes about “culture” but the reality is this. If you grew up in Louisiana, you were immersed into a culture that is both unique, rich, and proud. It’s distinct yet sometimes hard to even explain. At the end of the day, Louisiana folks will take care of any and everyone in crisis. We are used to showing up, helping and not asking questions because we’ve all been through multiple life altering disasters as a community and a people. Add in our food, our pride, our pension for football and all things LSU, our faith and Catholic roots…it makes for a dynamic upbringing and culture.
Arkansas is vanilla AF. But then again, so are most states not named Louisiana. That can be a great thing, though. I’m raising kids and the lack of “excitement” with traffic, natural disasters and whatever else makes for a less stressful daily existence.
Cost of living is lower. Traffic is easy, whether you’re in NWA or Little Rock. It’s not problematic like anywhere in south Louisiana.
It is beautiful. I go out of my way to travel to NWA from LR as much as possible during the fall because it’s obscenely gorgeous, especially to a little Cajun who didn’t grow up with four seasons. I’ve been here for many years now and fall still takes my breath away. It’s quintessential and there’s so much to do as a family outdoors. Petit Jean, pinnacle, etc.
I live in WLR. It’s nice but I had a rough time at first. I felt like I didn’t fit in culturally. I felt like I was “too” everything. But back home I’m a pretty typical Louisiana girl. The culture here is a lot more 1950s stay at home moms/housewives. Cost of living allows for more of that, I guess. I had a hard time making friends but now have a slew of amazing friends. It’s just cliquey here. Most my friends grew up here and admit they get stuck in their friend groups.
Hog fans look at LSU as their biggest SEC rival and kinda hate us. They hate us like we hate Bama. That was something that made me laugh but I got used to. I think it’ll change somewhat with Texas joining the SEC as that’s an old hateful rivalry.
All in all, I like it here and don’t want to move back home. The COL is high and QOL is lower due to traffic, crime, and constant drama from natural disasters. If leadership in LA wasn’t so corrupt, I don’t think I’d feel this way. But alas…
Arkansas is a hidden gem, imo. I guess it depends on where you’re moving from and what you’re looking for based on what season of life you’re in. Pros and cons like all things. I’ll say this: when I read the threads about the awful random crime and political issues back home, I have this sense of relief bc that isn’t something I have to really deal with in my day to day up here.
I pray Louisiana gets it together because there’s a chance my kids may end up there one day. Maybe even me, as well.
ETA: traveling by flight from here is frustrating bc your only options are Little Rock or NWA. There are a handful of directs here and there but overall, it can be tough. LR airport is easy, so that’s nice. Felt like I had far more options between Nola and Baton Rouge, though that may no longer be the case anymore.
This post was edited on 1/9/24 at 10:04 am
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:08 am to TheEnglishman
I was at LSU in the 80s, and started coming up here for canoeing/camping vacations. The Buffalo and Mulberry rivers are great. That was a factor in deciding to take a job with Wal-Mart when the opportunity arose. An all-day drive became a 2 hour drive to camp. We still camp regularly but sitting in a canoe for hours is not as appealing now. Our camping has turned into glamping. The tents from my younger years have turned into a nice camper with AC, heat, and a toilet.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:13 am to SuperSaint
I have a better chance of getting killed by large packs of coyotes than ever winning the powerball.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:18 am to KWL85
The White River is very clear from the beginning but it gets very muddy down in Dale Bumpers Refuge.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:22 am to IAmNERD
quote:I think I watched the same one and find it sacrilege that a hamburger with onions beat out gumbo and some of the other offerings.
I watched a YouTube video today about each State's "signature" food
To answer your question though it's a common rural deep south dish it's gravy but with cocoa and sugar added (not overly sweet). It has a really good profile as you get a good combination of flavors without it being overly sweet or savory.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:24 am to tigerbandpiccolo
quote:
I’ll say this: when I read the threads about the awful random crime and political issues back home, I have this sense of relief bc that isn’t something I have to really deal with in my day to day up here
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:29 am to KWL85
quote:so how is the snowmobiling and cross country skiing?
We had 13 inches of snow in a few days one of my first years here. Two years ago we hit -15F. That is winter in my book.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:41 pm to SouthernHog
I remember some back lives matter folks protested at a town called Zinc, Arkansas.
They got surrounded by snipers and a few trucks rolled in with dudes armed to the teeth.
BLM and the sheriff started getting nervous.
They got surrounded by snipers and a few trucks rolled in with dudes armed to the teeth.
BLM and the sheriff started getting nervous.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:46 pm to duckblind56
A place that Jimmy Driftwood use to visit.
He was well known for writing the song the battle of New Orleans. Which was sung by Johnny Horton and was a huge hit in the late 50s.
He was well known for writing the song the battle of New Orleans. Which was sung by Johnny Horton and was a huge hit in the late 50s.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:47 pm to tigerbait2010
quote:
I live in Oregon now
How bad is it there? It looks nice scenery but the people look like liberal wack jobs.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:49 pm to Jack Ruby
LOL they will spit in your food in those places.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:53 pm to OU812ME2
Mark Martin, Ryan Mallett and Charlie Strong were born in Batesville.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:54 pm to yellowfin
quote:
I just did eagle rock loop last week, beautiful state
I've hiked the ERL many times, usually once or more a year. Outstanding trail!
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