Parkin was is one of several archeological state parks with informative little museums in this part of the state. There was also a guided tour which we did not take the time to take. They offer all sorts of programs at these parks; not just displays of arrowheads and pottery.
Fall is definitely in the air.
At Village Creek State Park we had a wonderful hike in the lush green forest. Yes, I did trip over a LARGE root that crossed my path. It was my first time this year to wear my hiking boots and I guess I just didn't get it up high enough. Village Creek is on the Trail of Tears and Old Military Road. When we left there we found ourselves between Forest City and Wynne and had lunch at Colt.
After Parkin we finally located the newest state park. Mississippi River State Park fooled us as it is located in the St. Francis National Forest. Since it is too new to be on our old maps we just knew it would be outside the national forest but alas, they have a special use permit. We finally located the little park with a nice campground located on the shores of the lake. It appears there are a couple more campgrounds and perhaps when the visitor's center is complete we will return and learn more. Many of these state parks are on little lakes and I guess it is a good thing I left my pole at home this time! We went to all of the state parks on this map except for the three to the west of 25. That is another trip.
While we were having lunch in Colt the rain began. I did slip and slide while looking for the last cache and Leon finally climbed out of the van and located it. We decided at that point that we did not want to stand in a cold rain to see Bonnie Raitt or anyone else at the King Biscuit festival and that we would try it another year. Home again, home again..jiggety jog.
