As a kid, I remember visiting Arkansas Post National Memorial in Gillett at least once a year, sometimes more. It was a nice drive from Marianna to Gillett along Arkansas’s Great River Road, although when I was much younger, I was afraid…
One Tank Travels: Helena-West Helena
We invite you to have “More Fun Per Gallon” in Arkansas this year. Each day we will be blogging on different Arkansas destinations that can be reached on one tank of gas or less. This is basically every corner of…
One Tank Travels: Exploring Central Arkansas
As I began researching this topic, I was amazed at the number of outlets in the area that protect and display the state’s military history. There are numerous war and veteran memorials all over Arkansas ranging from monuments to…
This Day in Arkansas History: The Battle of Helena
On July 4, 1863, daylight fell upon Helena, a river town that had been occupied by Union forces over the past year. Located along the banks of the Mississippi River, Helena held a strategic location along the mighty river between…
One Tank Travels: Jacksonville
The town of Jacksonville has really been working the past several years to let people know what they have to offer visitors. There are some great things to see and do. Of course, everyone immediately thinks of the Little Rock…
