Arkansas' Treasures

On a recent hike I photographed on of my favorite spots in Arkansas. Even though I've visited many times, this time was extra special as I took my sister and nieces on a "real" hike for the first time and shared my love of the Arkansas Wilderness.

One of the most pristine places in Arkansas is our beloved Buffalo River. The Parker-Hickman farm house is the oldest structure on the river, built between 1847-1849 by bothers Parker from Tennessee. Pictured here are the outbuildings built in the late 1800s. The farm was occupied by the Hickman family from 1912 to 1978. It was purchased by the National Park Service, preserved and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

This site is close to the Erbie Campground on the Buffalo River. It's a difficult drive in, but a relatively easy hike once you make it to the campground.

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