Arkansas is the first state on this trip that I have not seen before. It’s our 14th state – it seems like yesterday we were in Las Vegas just starting this journey. So far Arkansas has been rainy and foggy but between the mists of fog we saw the beautiful Ozark Mountains with lots of green and some spots of leaves changing colors.
Jersey Nights – the second show we saw in Branson – was great. The cast took turns with Frankie Valli’s falsetto. This show had lots of dancing and they sang songs from the Ronettes, the Crystals, and the Temptations as well as concentrating on the classic Four Seasons hits. We agree that the Beatles show was better musically but the energy on stage from this one was great.
On our last day in Branson we hopped on the free Downtown Trolley to get a tour through 13 stops in the heart of Branson. We shopped at Dick’s 5 & 10 where the prices really were low. We ate lunch at a Greek Restaurant and then strolled back through Branson Landing to our car. We thoroughly enjoyed this part of our trip. Missouri was a fun state to visit.
Dick’s 5 & 10 in Branson
We drove a little bit longer yesterday than our usual 60 miles. It was about 160 miles, much of it on narrow curving roads, some of it through small towns with lots of construction. The construction cones make fitting our wide RV on the road even trickier but Doug managed just fine. We took a short break at a picnic rest stop which helped a little. Along the way we passed Toad Suck Park which is now our favorite-named park. We crossed the Arkansas River and I was surprised by its width. I’m used to the rivers in the west which are narrow and sometimes run dry. This is a huge river. We also have come down in the world – with an elevation of less than 400 feet. Not quite sea level but getting closer.
Arkansas River
Our four nights in Arkansas are also filled with attractions we have always wanted to see so we’ll keep busy in this state too.
We love this – seeing the country, touring its sights and living this life on the road. Wish you could all be with us!