Finally In Arkansas ... My Absolute Favorite Place!

There was a time when my Buffalo and I dreamed of returning to Arkansas to retire. We fell

in love with the Ozarks, the people, the kindness and friendly atmosphere and, oh oh oh, the absolutely awesome motorcycle riding roads. Every road north of I40 is a motorcyclist dream. Twisty, winding hilly roads that were created for two wheel adventures. Sometimes you ride for miles without seeing another vehicle. Gas stops can be few and far between. But stop on the side of just about any road alone on your bike and some local, usually not a motorcyclist, will stop to make sure you don't need help. 

Shoot, often several people will! I came to believe, long ago, that Arkansas Ozarks are still what all of America once was. And so did my Buffalo. And so, I have returned here every opportunity that affords itself, to bury my soul in this heart of the country I so love and the people that define it.

I came into Arkansas on this trip through Mammoth Springs. I don't recall ever being in this little slice of heaven, and the visitor center and park were what defines the welcoming culture of a town. The town is home to what once was a power generating damn and is now a waterfall and lake, the generating facility having been retired. But what really excited me was how the generator room has been meticulously preserved, with a plethora of educational information about the facility that once operated

there and how it worked. Any electrical or utility geek will absolutely love this place. Yes, there are a lot of others across the country, but this was just so beautiful outside, having been repurposed into a lakeside park, with a waterfall. It was my first stop in the state. And it reminded me of just why I prefer to travel solo. I had the time to stop and take in the information. Nobody to hurry me back on the road or pressure me for time. 

And, as always, moments like this make me miss my riding partner, because he loved this dorky stuff too! LOL - But, alas, I am dragging you along for the ride. Thanks again for the company.

Peace and Love.

Bobbi