Sunrise this morning was spectacular from our campsite in El Dorado. If I had brought my Ruby Slippers maybe we could have gotten out of Kansas a little sooner. Somehow we bypassed Oklahoma and skirted over to Joplin, MO. It's been over three years since they had been hit by a massive tornado. I'm sure there is still some recovery in the works. Most of the damage occurred south of town. On the route we took through town it's looking good.
Today's scenery was beautiful. Western Arkansas is mountainous and gorgeous and the leaves are still changing. We drove back roads taking the scenic route over the Boston Mountain Range and through the Ozark National Forest. The drive very scenic!
Tonight's base camp brings us to Tar Camp Park. It's located on the Arkansas River and is a US Army Corps of Engineers facility in the Little Rock District. It was a nice little surprise to find such a fantastic park just over five miles off the interstate. Each campsite (w/water and electric) has it's own covered pavilion with a picnic table and fire ring. Being right on the river we have a great view of all the activities here in the park. Yet another hidden gem we have found!
ELEVATION: 243'
TEMPERATURE: 86*
(AC is on!)
MILES DRIVEN: 523
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