The end of June we were in the RV and off to Manhattan, KS for Country Stampede. It seems like every time I go to Manhattan it rains and I'm up to my knees in mud for days with the sun boiling. Well, I was in for a pleasant surprise this year, it was like fall in June. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful.
Manhattan is a college town home to Kansas State University. This is actually where my husband attended college. I didn't really get out and about the town too much, we took one spin around campus so that my husband could show me all of his old hangouts and dorms. I must say I was focused on the next half of our trip.
The next half of the trip took us to Garfield, AR where we would be spending the 4th of July. If you ask my husband what his favorite city is on earth he will answer Garfield. I was a little unsure the first time he brought me there but soon understood why it was his favorite. Arkansas is beautiful, so full of endless trees and hills.
My husbands family have a lake house on Beaver Lake. What a sight this lake is to see. It is without a doubt (with the exception of Lake Michigan) the biggest lake I have ever experienced. It would take you hours to explore ever corner and cove this lake has. If you are wanting to camp at Beaver Lake then you are in for great camping. Most of the campsites are right up on the water.
This year we invited our friends and their two kids. We had so much fun boating, jet skiing, and lounging in the lake on rafts. Usually we fish but this year we didn't. However if you are looking for a good fishing guide I would advise giving Jr Adams a call. We have been out with him several times and every time we come home with lots of fresh bass.
One day we decided to drive to Eureka Springs. Eureka is a little town nestled in the mountains. I like to say that it is a hippie town because, well, it is. There are a lot of cute restaurants and you will find your touristy fudge, taffy and t-shirt shops here. What makes this town so amazing are the old buildings along with the old Victorian homes that are to die for. You can find the historic route through town easily marked by paint on the curbs. I recommend just following that route around slowly and taking in the incredible homes.
Don't forget to stop at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa. Its worth just parking the car and exploring the hotel. You will want to go out back and walk around as well. Make sure you look for the Jesus of the Ozarks. I can't explain it you just have to see it.
The 4th of July was one of our last days in Arkansas. If you are wanting to see fireworks and you have a boat I recommend seeing them from the water. You won't be alone there are lots of fellow boaters out there as well. The Marina has a listing of all the surrounding fire works.
We went home for a few weeks after this trip but soon after we loaded back up and headed north in the Grumpencamper for Twin Lakes, WI and CHICAGO!!!!
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