Lake Fort Smith State Park is just north of the city of Fort Smith, AR. The park is so new, the GPS had us off roading! This was a beautiful mountainside park, with a marina and a pool, and a landslide on the road to get to it!
We went in town to see the old fort. And found the visitors center is called Miss Laura's Social Club and Visitors' Center. (It used to be a brothel!) Then, on to the local library, to check email and some other things. The statue looks like an axe head, with water flowing out of the center. The library is very new, nicely arranged, with very helpful staff.

Next, on to Lake Palestine, to meet up with an old shipmate.

Arkansas! Not what we expected.

We met up with our friends iiifortheroad in Arkansas, just west of Little Rock at Petit Jean State Park. What a beautiful spot. Petit Jean was built by the CCC, and is a marvelous treasure. Lots of space, with hiking trails and a lodge.And the waterfalls were worth the trip!
Next stop, Fort Smith, AR.