This is the airplane simulator which was fun to ride in
Kris enjoyed the Game Warden’s boat that he drove
They had many animals on display
And fish too
And last but never least the Souvenir store where the real money comes out.
Well I want to let you know that Arkansas is not missing out on the 100 degree weather this year. We were 112 the other day and I don’t see any cooler temps coming our way. We are fortunate that we have a shady spot here at the park and we do get a breeze off the river so not all is bad.
We are headed over to the Nature Center down the street. They have an aquarium and many other exhibits to see. This will be a great place to be while the temps soar into the 100’s again today. They also have a walking trail that you can view many types of birds and butterflies. I think the walking trail will be an early morning thing and then retreat into the Nature Center to see the inside things.
We arrived at the center and parked not too far from the main entrance. We walked about 100 foot of the trail and decided that it was too hot so we went straight to the entrance and went inside. They have many stuffed animals there and reptiles of all sorts. The aquarium is under renovation so it was not much to look at. They did have some very large catfish and carp.
One of the exhibits was an airplane simulator that took you on a flight over the Arkansas River basin. It flew over different areas and explained the changes that have been made over the years. Another simulator was a Game Warden boat that took you out on the lakes and showed you what the Wardens do everyday to preserve the wildlife.
Overall the tour was enjoyable and we stayed cool. That has been the key here lately is to stay cool and have fun at the same time. We have not been able to set out on the patio and enjoy the outdoors. They have deer at this park that graze in the open areas in the cool of the morning but you don’t see them after 9:00 am. I myself stay in the shade after 9:00!
Tomorrow is the Railroad Museum and that looks like a lot of fun. I don’t think it is in the AC so this will be an early morning tour for sure. Old trains fascinate me…being that I use to travel by train as a young boy. This will give me the chance to travel back…
Somewhere in Time
2 comments:
It is really hot... it was 115 at my daughters in Van Buren. Looks like a fun place to spend the day ~ your grandson is getting big! Stay cool & have fun!
Donna
What fun! If you want to see trains, please go to the BIG train museum in Strasburg, PA. You'll love it! Have fun when you can. We'll see you in the Spring.
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